Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Chief of Police White.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2022

Rest in heavenly peace. Thank you for your service

Mark Mottola

July 16, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 16, 2020

Rest In Peace Dad.

Cynthia White Moore
Daughter

February 11, 2016

RIP, Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 16, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the tenth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 16, 2010

Aye mates, for many years
this shipmate stood the watch...


While some of us lay about at night,
this shipmate stood the watch...


While others of us were attending schools and,
yes, even before some of us were born,
this shipmate stood the watch...


As our families watched the storm clouds of war
brewing on the horizons of history,
he stood the watch...


Often he would look ashore and see his family
needed his guidance, but he knew he must stay because,
he had the watch...


For many years he stood the watch so that we
and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly
in safety knowing that this sailor would
stand the watch.


Today we are here to say...


"The watch stands relieved..."


Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained...


Shipmate
"You stand relieved...
We have the watch."

PR1 Charles Landrum
us navy

September 2, 2009

It never ceases to amaze me how evil some people can be. It only takes one
bad guy to stop a good guy. Thank you for your many fine years as a public
servant. It helps me to know I serve a God of Justice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

July 16, 2008

Chief White your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 29, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 27, 2007

I remember Joe growing up in Rich Square and Woodland N.C. I can not say or have the words that would thank him for all he has done for our Family. My heart goes out to the White family and May God Bless them. " Fair Winds and Following Seas" Shipmate.

PR1 Charles Landrum
US NAVY

November 26, 2007

Sir on this the 6th Anniversary of your tragic death my prayers are for you and your family. God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Anne (Civilian) UK

July 16, 2006

God bless you brother for your service.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department, VA.

July 16, 2006

I remember the day when the event was brodcast on tv. Justice will be served so you can rest in peace.

Lt. Demetrius Clar
Nc Dept. Of Corrections

July 15, 2006

Although I never met this man, I did work with his brother. I know he was a wonderfull person and a great credit to law enforcement.

God Bless You

Ray Fuller

March 25, 2006

I can not express the kindness Joe always diplayed to me when we first met when he was just an Officer in Woodland. The day I heard of his death reminded of the day I lost my brother in the line of duty. The kindness he and my brother gave to their communities WILL Never be the same. Joe my feelings and heart go out to your family.

SPO JHathaway
Wilson PD

December 9, 2005

Joesph White is the reason I am the man i am today. He treated and cared for me as if I was his son. He was my role model, i know he watches over me as I continue to protect the citizens of my community. I miss you your nephew Ricky.

Deputy Richard E. Sawyer Jr.
Denver Sheriff Department

October 10, 2005

Joe was a good man. A man that protected his community with the upmost dedication to duty. Joe, take care my brother and watch over us as we try to protect the citizens of our communities from the trash that wants to pollute our children and neighborhoods.

Deputy PB Ricks
NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

October 4, 2005

May god bless you and your family, I'm sure you were a wonderful chief. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

PTLM M GRANT
CONWAY PD PENNSYLVANIA

August 16, 2005

I had known Chief White since I was a teenager.I knew him when he was the Police Chief in Woodland NC.I also had the opportunity to work with him in the town of Rich Square.I remember the day I recevied the call at home when he was killed.I lost a very good friend as well as a partner.He may be gone in person but his sprit will stay within my heart.

Chief Charles N. Blythe
NC Special Care Care Police Department

May 4, 2005

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 5, 2004

WHAT A HERO. 30 YEARS SERVICE AND THEN PAY THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MAY GOD BLESS. A BIMBO ENDS A LIFE THAT HAS SERVED OTHER PEOPLE FOR SO MANY YEARS OVER A TANK OF GAS. GONE BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE.

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

"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us."
- Jean Paul Richter

Not forgotten ...
July 16, 2003

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