Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former Police Officer
District Heights Police (MD), Dept.

September 23, 2008

We miss you Ed.

Trooper
NC State Highway Patrol

May 11, 2008

Over 10 years has passed and the tears still fall every time I look at Ed's memorial. I still miss him and think he was the worlds best trooper. No one has mentioned that Ed was demoted for chasing a bad guy and shooting out his tires a few years before he was killed. All of the troopers looked up to him for that, but the hierarchy thought it was a little too aggressive. Ed appealed the decision and won his stripes back. He was reinstated as a sergeant posthumously. Way to go, Ed!!!!!!
Also, the man that chased after the suspects, giving step by step details to the communications center has died of cancer at a very young age. It seems that heroes finish last, but I know that they are much better off than those left behind. They are in mansions made of gold and awaiting our arrival.

N.C. Trooper
N.C. State Highway Patrol

January 28, 2008

Over 10 years has passed and the tears still fall every time I look at Ed's memorial. I still miss him and think he was the worlds best trooper. No one has mentioned that Ed was demoted for chasing a bad guy and shooting out his tires a few years before he was killed. All of the troopers looked up to him for that, but the hierarchy thought it was a little too aggressive. Ed appealed the decision and won his stripes back. He was reinstated as a sergeant posthumously. Way to go, Ed!!!!!!
Also, the man that chased after the suspects, giving step by step details to the communications center has died of cancer at a very young age. It seems that heroes finish last, but I know that they are much better off than those left behind. They are in mansions made of gold and awaiting our arrival.

N.C. Trooper
N.C. State Highway Patrol

January 28, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 27, 2007

Sgt Lowry, I never knew you and I was in high school when you were killed but I remember the incident. Recently I met one of your friends and decided to pay my respects to a fellow Trooper. I understand your sacrifice more clearly now that I am a Trooper. You are not forgotten.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

October 3, 2007

On the 10th anniversary of Sergeant Lowry's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Sergeant Lowry is not forgotten.

Agent Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department

September 23, 2007

09-23-07
On this 10th anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember. Rest in peace Ed, job well done. Know that your bothers and sisters here have not forgotten you. To the family of Sergeant Ed Lowry I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Ed you may be gone but know you will never be forgotten. The law enforcement community across the country continues to feel you’re lost.

Master Deputy
Chesterfield County Sheriff's office Va.

September 23, 2007

I'll never forget that day. You and David are heroes.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

May 22, 2007

God Bless our fallen brother and his family !!!!
Thank You for serving the citizens of the great state of North Carolina & paying the ultimate price for all.

Sincerely (God Bless) !!!!
Cpl.J.W. Lowder, Union County Sheriff's Department

Cpl. J.W. Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Deparment

May 14, 2007

To the family of Ed,
I just found this page. Our fathers were friends (Jerry Calhoun) went to school with both Al and Ed. I was very saddened when this incident took place and apologize for the late condolences. May God be with you still at this time the 10th anniversary of Ed's needless death.

Detective Larry Calhoun
Naugatuck Ct PD

January 23, 2007

It is hard for me to find the words to say, for I knew only so little of you. But from what I know, you were truly a Troopers Trooper. Rest in peace, God bless you and your family.

DEPUTY SHERIFF 2, JOHNNY RAY CARPENTER
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NC

November 29, 2006

Both Ed and David were long time friends of mine over the
years I served from 1977 to 1991 with the Cumberland County
Sheriff's Dept. and 1991 to 1995 with the Hoke County Sheriff's Dept. I was shot in the back and paralized from my armpits down in 1995 and during the many months I spent in the hospital both David and Ed stopped by to visit me
several times when I was very depressed and both seemed just what to say to raise my spirits. David once spent four hours talking to me when I was at my lowest. They were not just my friends they were my brothers who did what they did for everyone, helped me more than they will ever know. That's what real law enforcement officers do, help people and enforce the law. God bless them both and their families.

Det. Lt. Bob Conerly Jr. (Med. Ret.)
CCSD & HCSD Friend of Both Officers

October 16, 2006

I remember the day Three other deputies and myself were on meal break. We got a call over the Alert One Radio, an Officer was down. We all responded to the location. By the time we arrived, other deputies and troopers were bringing the suspects out of a wooded area beside I-95 south of Dunn, NC.
I never knew Ed, but I knew what he stood for. I have always had the highest respect for the highway patrol. Ed was not just a trooper, to me he was a brother officer. He left behind a family with a hole that will remain empty for a long time. Thank You Ed, for doing what others only talked about. Thank You for your service, and being one of the finest people in the world.

Fmr.Dep. RK Chestnutt
Johnston Co. Sheriff's Office

October 3, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones and friends on this 9th anniversary of your end of watch. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 22, 2006

I will never forget where I was when the news came through that we lost 2 law enforcement officers. Sgt. Lowry, your efforts will never be forgotten. I am taught that we must forgive, yet being reminded of a loss like this, it makes it real hard to do that. May God provide peace to your family. You are NEVER forgotten.

D. Johnson

August 23, 2006

You were a great supervisor and role model for other trooper/ criminal interdiction officers to follow. You are missed a great deal and it was my honor to work with and then for you.

Trooper R.C. Broadway
NCSHP C-3

August 6, 2006

I was stationed in the Army at Fort Bragg, NC when you were killed and remember the whole tragedy.
At the trial of the two scumbags, when they were sentenced to death, I was watching the local Fayetteville news. I will never forget when your daughter yelled out, "You killed my daddy!!" That has stuck with me. God bless you sir.

PO
St Louis, MO area

July 31, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
TN

June 4, 2006

It's been 8 years since that day along I-95. I had just passed you with that car pulled over. Deputy Hathcock was coming up the access ramp. I never thought twice about what could happen. Then we heard on the radio of what had just happened. The saddness that came over me was overwhelming. Several of us from the Gray's Creek Fire Department attended you funeral, the processional was so long that people were still leaving the civic center as they began to lay you to rest. I will never forget you and your kind spirit. I can still remember the night you issued me my first speeding ticket. You called my parents to tell them I would be late. You have been a huge inspiration to my life and I have begun to follow in your footsteps. I graduated from the police academy last summer and will graduate from college in May. Thanks for all you did for our community and for being the insipiration you are. I think of you everytime I cross the bridge that was named for you and when I pass the place where you gave your life. You and your family will forever be in my thoughts. RIP Ed...

T. Campbell
CJ Student

November 4, 2005

To the family and friends of Sgt. Lloyd Lowry and his fellow patrolmen in the North Carolina Highway Patrol. and most especially to Sgt. Lowry:

Although it has been 8 years since Lloyd's brutal murder, I wanted to extend sincerest condolences on behalf of our entire family for the grievous loss they suffered when Sgt. Lowry was killed.

Sgt. Lowry, your valor and dedication will never be forgotten.


May his family continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement community, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Lloyd gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 23, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05
(both Larry and I were born in Durham,NC

September 23, 2005

Sgt. Lowry,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of North Carolina. I have to agree with the previous reflection, it is pretty sad when a piece of scum who murdered two police officers can get off on a technicality.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

September 23, 2005

As I read this I remember back when this took place. I think it is very sad that we live in a time and place where one of the killers of not one but two officers can be taken off death row because he was not 18 when he started killing police officers. Very Sad. May you and David rest in peace brother.

Cpl. J.T.Amos III
Henderson Police

May 23, 2005

I had the oppertunity to meet Trooper Lowry in 1990. I met him when he stopped my vehicle for speeding. I was only 16. Trooper Lowry arrested me that night for several violations. On the way to the jail he called my mother who told him of my crisis. Kind words from an authority figure turned out to be exactly what I needed. Today some 14 years later, my life is still touched by this man. I was driving a dump truck on the day he was murdered, a buddy of mine from the local FD passed Trooper Lowry while he had the suspects vehicle stopped. He told me he had seen Ed on the side of the interstate on the CB, Then a few minutes later I remember the radio broadcaster saying that two officers were shot and the suspects were headed north on I-95. I was devestated to know that someone who had touched my life was gone. I attended his funeral to pay my respects for Ed and his family. It was the longest precession I had ever seen. I was told that cars were still leaving the civic center when the hurse reached the gravesite. I have recently entered law enforcement and intend on dedicating my carrer to Trooper Lowry.

September 17, 2004

I see where Trooper Taylor has left a reflection for you. Unfortunately, he also has been killed in the line of duty. God Bless Both of You.

September 3, 2004