Mexia Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, August 3, 1999
Reflections for Police Officer Larry Clark Jacobs
Rest in peace knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 3, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Jacobs.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 30, 2020
Rest in Peace Police Officer Larry Clark Jacobs. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Mexia, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends, Co-Workers and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your foot steps protecting the public. I also Pray that the thug responsible for your death will soon be rotting in hell.
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
August 3, 2016
Jake, I was just thinking about you today
Officer "Bubba" Quinn
Cedar Park Police Dept., Texas
October 2, 2012
Officer Jacobs it has been ten years since the end of your watch, you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your years of service to your fellowman. May the Lord continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.
State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
August 3, 2009
"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
February 14, 2008
To the family and loved ones of Officer Larry Clark Jacobs and his fellow officers with the Mexia Police Dept.
On this the seventh anniversary week of Larry's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today.
His valor and courage will never be forgotten. The lessons he taught to those he mentored will be carried forward.
I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.
I am so sorry that Larry was robbed of his life so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Larry gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 3, 1999.
Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
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August 4, 2006
I WILL ALWAYS REMEBER YOU!!
DENISE HOLLAN
ARANSAS PASS POLCIE DEPARTMENT
November 23, 2005
Jake, I wasn't here when you left us but I came as soon as I heard. We miss you and are still watching over your family. I miss meeting you for kunch at your favorite spots. We had good times and I will never forget them.
Detective Javier Ybarra
Mexia Police department
September 3, 2004
Officer Jacobs, your watch is over and our department salutes you and your tour. May you watch over the gates of heaven, as you watched over the citizens of Mexia, Texas.
Deputy J. Allen
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department, Texas
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