Evansville Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, June 14, 1914
Reflections for Patrolman John V. Cain, Jr.
Patrolman Cain,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Evansville.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 14, 2024
Please know that no passage of time can erase your service and the sacrifice you made that day. Rest In Peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police
June 14, 2020
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
June 15, 2015
We remember...never to be forgotten...100 year anniversary - June 14, 2014
Sgt. Darren T. Sroufe, Chaplain
Evansville Police Dept.
June 24, 2014
Rest in Peace, Patrolman Cain. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 4, 2013
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th 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 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 Pe
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Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
June 15, 2012
NEVER forgotten
Sgt
Chicago Police Dept
June 2, 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
August 1, 2007
Officer Cain, we are continuing the watch. Rest in peace.
Officer David Burris
Evansville Police Dept.
October 11, 2005
PATROLMAN CAIN YOUR NOT FOR GOTTON.
GILBERT DANIEL
September 7, 2005
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