Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 1, 2020

Rest in peace Captain Dotson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 11, 2019

I, like Wendi, just stumbled across this page. I miss you Dad. On 08/01/1990, we lost a father, a friend, and a protector. Police work was your life, and you were good at it. You were stern but fair and held everyone accountable for their actions, even us. I thank you for that. You taught me to do right by myself and those around me. I remember that day, we had our talk. We as a family had been through a lot, but we worked it out. I remember getting the plane, the one you crashed in, that Saturday and flying to Auburn to meet my flight instructor and back, through a thunderstorm. We both got a lot of things off our chests and put it all right between us and in the eyes of God. But when I got that call just a few days later, drove to the crash site, and saw the plane and the numbers on the tail, my world shattered. But, you always taught me to be strong and I have tried to be that since that day. I hate that you could not be there when I married my wife and when your two Granddaughters were born, but I knew you were then and still now watch over us. Until I see you again....love you much.

Ted D. Dotson
Son

January 8, 2018

Alabama Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is thinking of this fine man this month. Hugs to his family.

Cindy Warren
Survivor Mom of Ofc David Curtis

August 3, 2015

Capt. Ted,
you were the one who had the most faith in me and helped me get started in civilian law enforcement. I wish I had the words but, goodbye you were loved respected and admired I pray you knew jesus in your heart.
Miss you cap Bill (willie wop)

Former Sergeant William Savile Jr
Eufaula pd, patrol officer

November 3, 2013

rip capt. Dotson. you still live in our hearts.

former sgt bill saville
former member of eufaula pd.

May 20, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 18, 2012

As Father's Day approaches, I wanted to say I LOVE and miss you greatly daddy! You are gone but NEVER forgotten. I just stumbled on this page by accident or was it? You have 5 wonderful grands now and 3 great grands that have surely missed out by not knowing you! I'll always be your baby girl! THANK you for your sacrifice so my children and grand children can live a better life today. Hugs and kisses from home!!

Love,
Wendi

Wendi Dotson Murray
Daughter

June 16, 2011

Your service is remembered this month especially. Thank you, Sir, and thanks to your family, friends and department for your example, caring and diligence.

Cadet
Colorado

August 11, 2010

cYour heroism and service is honored today, the 20th 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.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 1, 2010

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

November 12, 2007

Rest in Peace, Captain Dotson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2006

I remember attending your funeral and the funeral of Deputy Sutten on the same day. That was a really tough time for all law enforcement in the area, but it was uplifting to see such support for you both from the community. Your sacrifice is greatly appreciately. You left this world better than you found it. Now rest in peace, brother.

Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration

October 17, 2004