Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My father was the officer that stopped and chased your killer. I hope his actions may have eased your family's suffering. Rest in peace, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

CPL D. Myers
West Columbia Police Dept.

May 28, 2006

Remembering F/Sgt Lingard on the eight year anniversary of his line of duty death. Through your sacrifice, lives have been saved. Rest peacefully, and may your family find peace and comfort. You are not forgotten.

JGHH
SLED

January 2, 2006

Frankie Lee Lingard was not only my cousin but a dear friend. I remember the old days when he worked in Hampton County, and I would visit for ride alongs. He was the ultimate professional.

His integrity and love for law enforcement were unquestionable.

I lost a love one and S. C. lost a very special officer.


Until we me again cousin.


Rick Lingard
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer Rick Lingard
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

October 19, 2005

Frankie was my friend. We attended Drill Sergeant School together. He was always the professional. When I became an ROTC cadet, he always called me "Sir", even though I told him not to.

I was at his funeral. It was obvious that he was a loved and admired man. I know that he was a man who loved his family, his job, and his God. I will see him again one day when my time to "go home" comes.

I will never forget you, Frankie.

Tom

Major Thomas Strickland
US Army

October 17, 2005

~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.~~In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.~~It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.~~You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.~~Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

January 5, 2005

First Sgt. Lingard, I remember the firt day that I met you. It was on October 1, 1997. I was a sophmore at South Carolina Sate University. I was at the Orangeburg DMV, when you came out and I spoke with you. I told you about myself and my hopes of becoming a South Carolina State Trooper. You told me to "finish college and come see me." I was at home for winter break in Laurens SC when they showed your picture on the news, I told my mother that I had met you only once, and was saddened by the loss of one of South Carolina's finest. The day I met you remains vividly with me. Though you knew nothing about me, I was planning to see you on in December of 2001 when I graduated from South Carolina State University. Though we never met again, I fell as if we did, the day I graduated. Thanks for the moment of hope that you gave me in my pursuit of a career in law enforcement. Rest in Peace

"Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS, for they shall be called CHILDREN of GOD."

Sgt. Andre Sullivan
Laurens County Sheriff's Office

February 5, 2004

12-31-03, SGT.LINGARD, MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND CONTINUE TO BLESS THOSE WHO LOVES AND STILL MISSES YOU. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO NEVER IS. ON NEW YEARS EVE 1997, A PART OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THIS GREAT COUNTRY DIED WITH YOU. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER. NOW REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 31, 2003

May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. Rest in peace brother.......AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 17, 2003

Frankie,

We all miss you terribly.  May the lord watch over you. Until we meet again and sit a chat like we always did; may Go bless your soul.

Kenny

Kenneth Hasty
S.C. Highway Patrol

FRANKIE,

I WORKED WITH YOU ALTHOUGH WE WERE WITH DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS, AND I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW YOU HAD MY RESPECT AND WAS COSIDERED AS ONE OF THE BEST TROOPERS IN OUR COUNTY AND STATE. WE WILL MISS YOU AND THINK ABOUT YOU OFTEN. BLESS YOUR FAMILY.  YOU WILL GREATLY MISSED BY ALL LAW ENFOREMENT.

SGT.J.E.GAINEY
BARNWELL CO. S.O., S.C.

Sergeant Lingard, we know that you are at rest with our Heavenly Father today. May God bless and keep your family until you are all reunited in heaven. You are missed by your brothers and sisters in law enforcement everywhere. Say a prayer for us.

Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration

As I watched the family of First Sergeant pass through the endless line of gray uniforms, I found myself praying that I shall never have to walk that same path. As I watched the State Trooper's with tears falling shamelessly, I knew I would never be able to take that step through the gray uniforms, for there would only be one I wanted to see. As I continued to watch the family, I saw something I did not expect. The love and tenderness that showed in their eyes as they look through that thick line of gray uniforms, it was truely amazing. I again prayed to my father above and asked that if I ever had to face that line of gray uniforms, that they would be there with the same respect and comfort as they gave First Sergeant Lingard's family. May God's unconditional love and protection be over First Sergeant's Family and all those Officer's who continue to walk the beat.

ENB

In the simple performance of duty, he pinned on a badge, checked his gear with a practiced eye, and kissed his loved ones good-bye.

In the simple performance of duty, he reported for work, joked with his buddies at roll call, and made his last trip down the squadroom hall.

In the simple performance of duty, he answered the call to help the helpless, to find the lost, no matter the danger or how great the cost.

In the simple performance of duty, we honor his deed, as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket, long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.

Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty.

Author: Oscar R. Thomas

We shall always remember the sacrifice Frankie made to his fellow man. He will forever be etched in our hearts and minds.

Fellow Officer from South Carolina

I graduated the Highway Patrol Academy in November of 1996 and was sent to orangeburg county. Myself and F/SGT Lingard became close friends. I know I will meet up with you again someday.

L/CPL Brad Dewitt
South Carolina Highway Patrol

I never met First Sergeant Lingard, but I had the misfortune of meeting the offender who fired those fatal shots that night. I was a security officer at M.U.S.C. in Charleston S.C. at the time and was stationed in the E.R. that night. The offender was brought into the Medical University at the beginning of my shift and that is when I learned what had happened. Trooper Lingard's passing was the closest I had ever been to an law enforcement officer shooting at that time. Since then I have become an officer myself and his memory and the circumstances surrounding his passing are always at the front of my mind, especially during traffic stops. Never will a day go by that I will not wear the dept. issued safety vest, which is optional and hot in the summer time, but the memory of what happened that dark night so many years ago seems to always stay with me. I would like to say thanks to Trooper Lingard for his years of service and let the family know that he will not be forgotton as long as I am on the job. God Bless you all.

Officer Patterson
Huntsville Police

The end of 1997,and mile marker 97. A place and time that I will always remember. My friend and brother in law enforcement gave his life. Wish you were still here doing what you dedicated and loss your life to. You will always be the hardest working Trooper Orangeburg county has ever seen. May god bless your family and may they keep the faith as we all must do. It is still hard not seeing you around the office with that smile.

CPL. Albert Mobley
South Carolina Highway Patrol