Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Chief of Police Shatswell.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2019

Today I found you here. My cousin. You died so young. I hope to see you again.

Cousin Gina Bryan Grimsley
None

April 15, 2015

Rest in Peace, Chief Shatswell. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 3, 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace. I pray for solace for your family.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

October 22, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 17, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

VAnDenBerghe
NH

October 19, 2007

God Bless You and your family. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant Cole W. Cordray
Department of Defense

September 15, 2007

I learned a lot from you in the short time that we worked together. I see a lot of you in myself when I'm working as a chief of police. I think of you often, and I will not forget you.

Edward W. Murray
Former Chief, Onawa Police Department

November 8, 2006

I am always thinking about you. I know you have never left my side. Love you Dad

(S)Sgt
USAF/ Son

September 29, 2006

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

February 8, 2006

You will never be forgotten. We all love and miss you.
Cole III,Heidi,Chloe,Jordyn

Cole B Shatswell III
USAF

September 30, 2005

Please know that your sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest in peace.

A citizen

October 22, 2004