North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, October 15, 1960
Reflections for Patrolman David Baxter Searcy
Rest in peace Patrolman Searcy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2021
Rest in peace hero.
J.R.
October 15, 2021
Patrolman Searcy,
On today, the 55th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served in the USAF. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 15, 2015
I was 15 when Mr. Searcy died. I still remember seeing the twisted wreckage and my father crying. We were friends of the family and I knew Ray well. WNNC, the local radio station, changed their format for the entire weekend. They played a mix of spirituals, religious, somber, etc. Last Date by Floyd Cramer was at the top of the charts. They sort of "adopted" that song and played it over and over. I can NOT hear it without thinking of Mr. Searcy and how the world lost such a great man that early Saturday morn.
I went to a Jason Coleman concert last week and shared with him the story of how Last Date was the song that I, and many others, associated with the life of a fallen hero. Jason is the grandson of Floyd Cramer and he and his mom were touched by it.
After the concert and talking about it on the way home, I did some Googling. Trooper David B. Searcy was a fine man...as well as his wife. Taking a father from that close household was something that I never, and still do not, understand....but it was God's doing.
RIP....you are remembered by far more that you realize....
Anonymous
Friend from the Past
November 24, 2014
Grandfather, I know you are in Heaven watching over Scott,
David and myself. We never got to know you but through our parents we have heard many great wonderful stories about the man you were. As Scott stated, you will never be forgotten and are thought of often.
Love your grandson,
Paul
Sgt. P.W. Ballard
(Grandson) Statesville Police Dept
July 27, 2012
Grandfather, I never got to know you. I have heard many stories about you. All of them put a smile on my face. Know that you are not forgotten and thought of often.
Love your grandson,
Scott
Sgt L.S. Searcy
(Grandson) Davidson PD
November 16, 2011
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. 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
October 15, 2009
TROOPER SEARCY, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
October 15, 2007
We remember you today and thank you Sir for your service.
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 12, 2007
Rest Easy Brother...rest easy
CPD
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