Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Simpson,
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 Bartow County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 29, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are forever remembered by your fellow law enforcement.

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

August 29, 2020

I came to work with the Bartow County Sheriff's Office in Sept, 1984 19years after you were killed in the line of duty. I was new to Bartow County and had not heard of the tragic way you had died, but almost as soon as I was hired by the Sheriff, the story of your death was told to me. I've been with Bartow County 31 years it's been 50 since you death and we are still talking about that night. You are not forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff Dale Henderson
Bartow County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 20, 2013

Deputy Simpson Rest in Peace, Your shall never begotten. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Officer N. Liddle 1123
Cherokee County Marshals Office Animal Enforcement Unit Officer

August 29, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Simpson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 24, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 8, 2007

Being the first one on scene after incident assisting Canary, and then 12 years later to see the perp out and working for Bartow County made me sick. You will not be forgotten.

special agent mj burch
CSX Railroad Police

December 27, 2003

Deputy Sheriff Boyd Simpson

You have not been forgotten....

Pfc. Eric S. Black
Cartersville Police Department

November 20, 2003

a man is dead and some one is free after 12 years.