Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lt. Terry,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force-especially during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 25, 2023

Rest in peace

Lt. Jim Russo

January 26, 2018

Lieutenant Terry's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 9-20-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

September 20, 2016

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant Terry. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 1, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember him for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold his family in my heart's embrace today and to Cindy, you are in my thoughts and prayers especially for I know your heart is broken over the recent death of you son. .

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 25, 2012

Lt. Terry you are remembered by the members of the Boston Police. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

January 25, 2012

Dear Dad, On March 24,2011 Your oldest grandson was laid to rest next to you He is 32 Take care of him. love your daughter Cindy

Cindy (Terry) Sympson
daughter

March 28, 2011

we miss and think of you everyday.with love.

dave,pam,james nicole

March 23, 2009

Miss you dad. Didnot know about this until now. will send a picture. Love Cindy in Clinton

Cynthia Lynn Terry
daughter

March 7, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

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

January 22, 2008

"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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 1, 2008

Lt- Hero! RIP Brother in Blue. Note- I am a local boy....even though I live in the metro Chicago area.

Officer D. L. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 5, 2007

Lt. Terry,
On this, the 22nd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Clinton.
R.I.P.
Anonymous

January 25, 2005