Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Nolen,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lauderdale County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 2, 2020

What we normally would not expect, but what can occur...rest well my brother, and God bless you and your family.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

January 2, 2017

Deputy Sheriff Bobby Joe NOLEN ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us.
God Bless You and Deputy Sheriff Kevan Maurice WARD

grateful citizen

August 5, 2015

Deputy Ward and Nolen, your sacrifices will never be forgotten. Today, 24 years after your murders, we dedicate our watch to you both. R.I.P. brothers.

Sgt. Jason Slaughter
Radford City Police Department

January 2, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 2, 2012

...you are so missed by us all...

Charlotte
Sister

January 2, 2011

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 30, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 30, 2007

My uncle was a good man, and good Deputy,I did not know Deputy Ward,from what I remember he hadnt been on the job very long.It was a sad time for our family,but My spirits where lifted when I saw the many Officers from other comunitys and states that attended the funeral, Thats when I knew the meaning of brotherhood.Its because of this that I wanted to be a part of the Law Enforcement Family.

Sgt. H. Bell
Millington PD , nephew of Fallen Deputy

May 12, 2006

That a kind act should be rewarded in such a dreadful way.May you Rest in Peace.

March 7, 2006

I DID NOT KNOW THESE 2 OFFICERS THAT WERE KILLED. I WAS ONLY A CHILD WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I AM FROM THE TOWN OF HENNING, TN. MY PARENTS WENT TO SCHOOL WIH THIS OFFICER. THEY WERE IN SHOCK THAT SOMTHING LIKE THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED IN RIPLEY. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES OF THESE OFFICERS WHO WERE JUST TRYING TO BE NICE BY HELPING A CITIZEN OUT. THIS INCIDENT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU THAT YOU CAN'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN AROUND ANYONE IN THIS LINE OF WORK. I AM 26 NOW AN A SHERIFF DEPUTY IN A COUNTY OF 360,000. THIS MEMORY HAS STUCK IN MY MIND ANDNOT A DAY GOES BY THAT NO MATER WHO I PU INTO MY PATROL CAR THEY ARE SEARCHED TO PREVENTTHIS FRM HAPPENNING AGAIN. GOD BLESS AND I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THESE TWO IN HEAVEN.

Deputy A.S> Russell
Greenville County Sheriff Dept.