Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wish I could have met you. We are doing alright down here.

Justin Singleton
Grandson

November 17, 2022

Rest in peace Detective Singleton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 15, 2021

Det. Singleton,
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 Rock Hill. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 9, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 50th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

November 9, 2018

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd 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
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 9, 2011

Thinking of you still after all these years, sorry you're gone. I was 7 when you were shot. I had just met you for the first time in August of the same year. The last thing my mom told you was we'd be back next summer. I followed you everywhere. I remember when we went to your house and I saw your uniform all laid out and ready for you to wear. I was awed. It almost seemed untouchable, so neatly pressed with shiny buttons, I thought you were the greatest, still do! Your grand nephew just passed the test to be a state trooper he's current a NY officer MTA.

demetria cirksey
neice

August 14, 2009

Your memory lives on with our department. We think of you often. We are grateful for your service.

Rock Hill Police Officer

May 31, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service, this writer is disappointed that justice was not served on your behalf.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 5, 2007

"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.

July 10, 2007

It has been thirty-eight years since the end of your watch and you are still remembered. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Rock Hill. May God continue to bless you. Rest in peace my brother.

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

November 9, 2006

I was a day old when you were killed. I never knew you but thank you for doing what you did to help people. You are gone but never forgotten. Peace

Detective
California

November 9, 2004

11-09-03, MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, A HERO NEVER IS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 9, 2003

Rest easy brother. Rest easy, hero.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

November 4, 2003