Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You were taken way too soon. Thank you for everything you did for us. Rest in peace

Jerry
Fellow citizen

February 17, 2024

Patrolman Scottino,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pantego. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 17, 2023

I knew Jody from high school. I worked for Arlington PD. Pantego was a city the was surrounded by Arlington. My wife and and others hung out at each others places. We worked the same shifts and I would look out for him, normally he was out by himself. He rode with me on his birthday 2-12. He was always my little brother and I will never forget. Have lots of memories. I miss him and think of him often. Rest in Peace my brother.

Lieutenant Jerry Carroll (ret)
Arlington Texas Police

February 17, 2021

Rest in peace Patrolman Scottino.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 17, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 17, 2018

Jody, you will never be forgotten. That group of guys that assisted stranded motorists around Arlington is growing old. We've collected our paychecks, paid our taxes and lived out our lives. You will remain forever young but God how I wish you could have been along with us for the ride!

Scott Fanning
Just an old friend

July 19, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary year 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 12, 2012

"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

February 20, 2008

You are rememebered today and thank you for your dedication and your service, you are a hero just by the profession you chose.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 11, 2008

St. Michael the Archangel accompany his soul in heaven and let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen. You will not be forgotten Jody.

Kevin Davis
TX DPS

May 12, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Daughter of an officer

September 6, 2006

Thirty two years have passed and yet your memory lives on.

February 17, 2005