Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tribute to a Brother

  My brother died today.

  I've never met him. Never even heard his name until the news

announced it this afternoon.

  My brother died a hero's death, in a hail of gunfire.

  I've never met his family. I heard on the news that he has a young child

and leaves behind a widow asking why.

  My brother was murdered. Cut down in the prime of his life, midway

through his career.

  I was working at the family job when I heard the news.

  My brother was working the family job as well, when his life was cut short.

  Shots rang out, and members of my own family were unfortunate enough to witness

some of the terrible action.

  My brother was murdered simply because he was a cop trying to do his

job, serving the community in which I live.

  Other heroes worked ceaselessly to save his life, but to no avail. He was

in the hands of God before those human hands left his form.

  My brother is my brother because he wore a badge.

  My badge is now adorned in the black band of mourning that I have worn

too many times, grieving for other brothers and sisters that have made the

supreme sacrifice.

  My brother's name will be inscribed in "the wall." His last act will always

be remembered by at least a few.

  The first time I shall ever see my brother's face will be as we prepare to

honor him a few days hence. He will be borne along and laid to rest with the

highest of honors.

  My brother's badge was slightly different than my own. Different town.

Same job. Different title. Same family.

  My brother died today, and a little of me died with him.

  A little of my community died with him.

  A little bit of America died with him.

Thom Roth

Bill was an awesome peace officer. I'm still realing over the fact that he's gone. I believe there are lessons in his passing that we may all learn. I will continue to ponder what lessons were mine.

Mark Mann, Chief Deputy
Chelan County

Thank you for all you did for us.

Anonymous

Its been over 5 years since we lost you B-Lo. i still cry when i think about our loss. i miss you. im sure im not alone. you were the bright light on our department. we did so many things together that others only read about in books. damn, you were good. you always kept us laughing and kept us guessing. we were all better off having known you. you taught me one person can make a difference and i always strive to do the right thing just because its the right thing to do. thank you and may God bless the men and women of the Tacoma Police Dept.,

PPO Robert B. David (Ret.) (Frenchie)
Tacoma Police

Officer Lowry - I attended your Memorial Service, even though I didn't know you. My husband was your brother in uniform and I felt a need to go and honor a man that shared the same love for freedom. Your Memorial was the first that I had been to, and I cried so hard at the pictures of your life, your wife, and your baby girl. She is probably about six by now and I hope that she knows in her heart what an honorable hero you are. Unfortunately, yesterday I attended the second Memorial Service in my life for a fallen brother, Sheriff's Deputy Richard Herzog of the King County Sheriff's Department, who was also ripped from our lives. May God hold both of you in his arms.
There are no words to tell the emptiness left when a father and husband is taken and sadness and tears are left behind.
Always in my heart!

Officer's Wife Bonnie Geray
Yelm Police Department

Officer Lowery;

You were a true hero. You were my neighbor and I also went on many calls with you as an EMT. You will never be forgotten and always remain in my thoughts!!!!!

Anonymous