Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Youngblood.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2020

An Alabama State Trooper named Charley Glasscock fired the fatal shot on Eugene S. Gault that afternoon in Pleasant Hill Cemetary. The story was told to me many times as a child. Many photos were taken there that day.

Glasscock Son
Research Specialist

December 10, 2018

I was a high school senior in Troy when the policeman we all knew as "Youngblood" was murdered. He was so open and friendly to all us youngsters--always seemed to have time for us. I was listening to the police scanner at the Troy Police Department when the suspect was killed--amazing that they tolerated us there, but those were simpler times.

Bryan Jones
Professor, University of Texas at Austin

August 25, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 21, 2015

Officer Hayden (Uncle Hayden) was one of my father’s younger brothers. I remember Uncle Hayden as just an ordinary man. I suppose that what’s makes this country great, ordinary people willing and able to do extra ordinary things.

Joe

June 7, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 21, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 24, 2007

On the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor and remember Officer Youngblood and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice he paid.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his survivors.

May he never be forgotten.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

May 21, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Youngblood. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

November 2, 2006

Thank you for your service officer Youngblood. You shall always be loved, cherished and never forgotten.

Khalif
Student

December 16, 2005

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 22, 2004

God bless you blue angel, thank you for your sacrifice.

Anonymous