Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thad, you were a great person to work with and to hang out with outside of work as a friend. I miss those days and salute as I pass your grave site. You always had a smile on your face or a joke to tell. Rest in Pease my friend.

Rick Gogel, former Deputy Sheriff
Spencer County Sheriff's Department

September 8, 2022

Daddy seems like only yesterday though it’s been so long I miss you more and more every day I love you and there’s not a day that goes by that something doesn’t remind me of you you are the most humble kind considerate and then that I have ever known and I was proud to call you Dad Please take care of my baby boy tell him I love him until we are together again I love and miss you so much love your girly girl Your daughter Joanna Marie Conner

Your daughter Joanna Marie Conner
Daughter

July 28, 2022

I was unaware of this loss until many months later. I remember your service to our country as a retired Coast Guardsman. You were truly a man of honor, and it was a loss to not only the community, but our nation.

Retired classmate
90-101

May 23, 2019

I miss you Thad, Craig

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February 26, 2015

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

Officer 11169

April 6, 2013

Rest in Peace Thad.

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

November 16, 2010

Dad I miss you everyday, and think of you always. Your grandson, Thaddeus the 3rd, has your sense of humor,and good looks, I know you have held him in your arms in his dreams. I know my Dad would be humbled by all of your thoughtfulness.

thaddeus a conner jr
son

June 10, 2010

Thank you for your service.

Mike
Civ.

April 6, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the nineteenth 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.

I pray for the solace of your family. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 16, 2009

Deputy Conner your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 26, 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 14, 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 tra

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

January 14, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 29, 2007

Rest in Peace my friend and classmate 90-101

Patrolman Robert Morgan
Class Mate ILEA 90-101

December 15, 2006

Deputy Conner your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarkville, Tennessee

May 13, 2006

Being a totally 'green' radio operator fresh from school, the thing I remember most about 'TAC' was the way he blended pure professionalism and humor just perfectly. He could find humor in any situation and was always ready with a huge grin or a loud chuckle over virtually anything, or nothing at all. It was that demeanor that made life at sea so much more bearable for all who came in contact with him. His knowledge and ability to perform his job as a Radio Operator in the U.S. Coast Guard are, in my opinion, unparalled. Thank you TAC for all you taught me, for your guidance and, most of all, your patience. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.

RM3 Joe Cumblidge
U.S. Coast Guard; Cutter Sebago

April 13, 2006

Deputy Conner was my shipmate on the US Coast Guard Cutter Sebago over 35 years ago ... Time spent in the service is bittersweet, we make some great friends that we remember forever - but usually lose contact with very shortly after our last assignment together. It's the nature of the service that we bond so quickly and learn the best and worst of each other. "TAC" was a man I enjoyed to serve with. He was always ready to help out and teach the younger radio operators. He was an incredibly fast CW (Morse Code) operator. I remember one night trying to get a message off to a civil radio station at Cape Race, Newfoundland. I was having a heck of a time with poor transmission conditions and my own inexperience. The operator on the other end obviously didn't want to be patient with either situation. TAC came over after about 15 minutes... plugged in his speed key and had the traffic sent in under two minutes. At the end of it I felt terrible that my supervisor had to do my job...TAC just said, "You were sending well, he's just a jerk on the other end that wanted you to know you are a novice...I'd rather have you enjoy the work." That was what he was like; patient, kind and competent.

His friends and family will always remember the smile and willing nature.
"Semper Partus" TAC !

RM2 LeRoy Wonnacott
US Coast Guard

April 12, 2006

Thad,
It's hard to believe that you've been gone for 15 years this year. I remember the weeks that we spent at the Academy. Now it seems like those 12 weeks went by in a flash. Who would have known that you would have been taken from us only two months after graduation from class 90-101. I'm sure that you are still looking down on us. Thanks for your dedication "Dad" I'm sure we'll see each other again someday.

Patrolman David Burris
Evansville Police Department

July 11, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute your for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

November 16, 2004

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

November 16, 2004