Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sam , I thank of you so often . We had some eventful times together you are truly missed Sergeant. I count our times together with you sharing your wisdom as my true blessings.Rest in peace old friend.

Corporal Fredrick Mullen
Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office

April 16, 2022

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 22, 2020

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

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 22, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 29, 2014

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Thank you for being the hero that you are.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 22, 2013

Remembering you and all of your loved ones on ths anniversary date of you being called away from duty. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 22, 2011

Today, I learned that you were one of my favorite uncles' father. I never knew the sacrifice you made to keep those around you safe. Your family is proud of you. Rest easy brother.

Corporal Tara Moscopulos
Norfolk Sheriff's Office

December 2, 2009

...ALWAYS REMEMBER, NEVER FORGET...

Today, on your 21st EOW anniversary, your service and sacrifice is being honored and remembered, Thank you.

Rest easy Brother Samuels

Deputy

September 22, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-first 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 22, 2009

Detective, you served the citizens of Spotsylvania County with great courage. May you rest in peace, brother.

PFC
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

October 28, 2008

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

April 8, 2008

We have had many family reunions since 1988 that you Richard nor your brother Donnie Samuels who died in Vietnam in 1970 were not there. We know you are both well for it is written, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Samuels Family of Greene Co, Va

September 4, 2005

Rest in peace Det. Samuels

December 26, 2004

May god bless you. You died doing something you loved. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent Sean Fregoso
VSP

October 9, 2003

Remembering you on the anniversary of your death. May God comfort
all those who are still grieving your passing. Life is difficult at times
and the Lord Jesus wants to help carry our burdens. He gives us many
beautiful promises in His Word to help us through our valleys. I pray you
will feel His presence and know His peace. God bless!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

September 22, 2003