Cameron Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, December 30, 1999
Reflections for Patrol Deputy Terry Lynn Cox
Thank you for your service and helping to make America a safer place.
Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
October 29, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
You will always be honored and revered as time never diminishes, I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 30, 2011
"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 2, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
December 29, 2007
You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcment. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and thos still out on patrol.
Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
October 7, 2007
Thank you for everything you done. You were a good friend and are truly missed.
Deputy Randall Haymon
Vernon Parish Sheriff Department
July 11, 2007
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.
Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)
December 27, 2006
God rest your soul.
December 30, 2004
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
A grateful citizen.
September 28, 2004
My sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Cox. Another brother giving his all. We thank you God's Speed.
Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police
May God's Angels always be with you as you rest in peace.
Elizabeth R.
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