Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember hearing the foot chase on my radio, and coming to your aid. Will always remember you as a go getter , and a great man. Still the worst day in my 33 years of GPD.

Corporal Rob Colwell, retired
Greenville Police Department

September 19, 2024

You're name continues to live on throughout the GPD! May you continue to rest easy.

MPO Rachel Hall
City of Greenville PD

September 17, 2024

Hard to believe that it has been 28 years. You are missed and remembered. Your dedication and service will not be forgotten.

Corporal DAVID GARRISON
Greenville Police Department

September 16, 2024

I just found this, i thought the world of Russ. i had just been on with the city just over year.
I remember that day like yesterday. Russ and i had court that day and he was late. After court
we walked outside and he told me he just bought a truck. We talked a little longer and he said he was going to serve a warrant. I asked if he wanted me to go with him but he said no he was going to the clock restaurant and then going to find the guy. That was the last time i saw him. I made down to Jackie Mauldin's on stone to meet another officer and that's when everything went down. After that day i was never the same. I always wonder if i had gone with him would it had been different. I miss him very much and will never forget him or that day.

David hannon
Greenville sc

March 10, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 19, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Sorrow.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 20, 2020

Rest easy brother!

Judge / Magistrate Sheridan Lynn (former
Aiken County, S.C.

September 18, 2019

Prayers to your family

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

September 19, 2018

Russ it is so hard to believe it's been 22 years already.I have so many wonderful memories of our years in school together.I also remember the day you introduce me to Joy and showed me your badge.You were so happy.I miss you so much. You will never be forgotten.

Brenda Griffin
School Friend

September 18, 2018

Soon if will be 22 years since you were taken. Since that day Justin our nephew was taken in a car crash. Keith our older brother died of a heart attack and now daddy has joined you. Mama is with me now and her Alzheimer's is progressing. The only good thing is she doesn't remember her grief of losing all of you. Russ, I miss you so much.

Micki Sorrow
Sister

September 17, 2018

Never forgotten brother. Prayers to your family.

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

September 19, 2017

Thank you for your service sir. You were taken away from your grateful citizens much too early but you left us as a hero.

Citizen
Greenville, SC

February 17, 2017

We will never forget. Thank you. R I P

citizen
Tampa,FL

September 20, 2016

God speed!!

Judge and former SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

September 20, 2016

Rest in peace

Sgt. Jim Russo

September 19, 2016

Never forgotten....Thank you for your service. RIP

Sgt Yoli Trujillo, Retired
Corpus Christi (Tx) P.D.

September 19, 2016

Two days ago one of your fellow brothers from Greenville City Police Department arrived in heaven and I know you were there to greet him. Almost 20 years after your death Officer Allen Jacobs was senselessly murdered, just as you were, pursuing wickedness through the streets of Greenville. Someone told me that Officer Jacobs had shared your ODMP site on his Facebook page on the last anniversary of your death and it pains me that we will all be doing the same for him now for years to come. Wrap your arms in your fellow brother, I know you will both have a lot to talk about. We miss you both and we are all eternally grateful for your sacrifices.

Deputy Smith
Greenville County Sheriff's Office

March 20, 2016

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 19, 2016

I was working with Russ at GCDC when he found out Greenville had hired him. He was hovering six inches off the ground. Him and Morgan and Flavell and me would lift weights after shift in the County weight room. I had to pick him up to give him a ride to works sometimes when he lived off of Easley Bridge. Everyone would ask me when are you coming across the hall meaning out in the street. I went to work at Greer and was working Narcotics when Russ was murdered. My wife called me into our living room and I watched the news and it was like what am I looking at and there was a picture of Russ. I just heard a ringing in my ears and sunk to my knees in front of the TV. I have never felt that much pain in my life. Russ is my friend and I will forever remember him. Whenever they report a police fatality it's Russ's face that immediately flashes before my minds eye. I think of how young he was and how much life was stolen from him. It makes me sick to my stomach when I recall it.

Sgt. Mark T, Justice
Greer Police Department

September 22, 2015

russ,
want ever forget you, being a rookie you very nice an helpful. I remember that like yesterday. We had court together and when we left you said you were going to the clock to get something to. I still to this day wish I would
have gone with you.
never forget you and so glad to know you.

david hannon gpd
city of greenville sep-1996

March 3, 2015

You will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace.
September 19, 2014

D7/111
FBI/GPD

September 19, 2014

I have many wonderful memories of Russell both in and out of school. Its hard to believe it will soon be 17 yrs since he left us.
He is greatly missed and truly loved by all that knew him

Brenda Jones Griffin
High school Classmate

June 29, 2013

One of the best of the best. Wonderful family also. Forever in our memory never to be forgotten.

Jan Hudson
Greenville City Municipal Court

September 27, 2012

Never forgotten

Collis Flavell
Greenville Police

September 19, 2012

My cousin, you are still missed to this day. I has been almost 16 years. My fondest memories are watching your speed and agility on the field, playing football or Ware Shoals High School.

RIP Dear cousin. You will never be forgotten.

Charles Sorrow, Paramedic

August 13, 2012