Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 30, 2020

Reserve Deputy Barry Shelton,
I am honored to be a reserve with the same county you were with. As reserve officers we know the love and respect of the job as an officer. We volunteer our time for free and know the cost could be great. We do this knowing what we do will help the county we work for. We do this because it is a passion for being a LEO. Thank you for all you did and RIP.

Reserve Deputy
Sullivan County Sheriffs Office

May 11, 2016

I miss you old friend. I will never forget you or our frienship, however short it was.

Lieutenant Brandon Bryson
Sullivan Co. Tn Sheriff's Office

July 12, 2013

I miss you old friend. I see your yougest son almost daily. He is a dispatcher here at our dept. You would be very proud of him, he is so much like you. A fine young man.

Lieutenant Brandon Bryson
Sullivan Co. Tn Sheriff's Office

July 12, 2013

Thinking of you today and of all your loved ones and close friends. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 30, 2008

To Deputy Barry Shelton and his loved ones:

On this the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise. Rest in Peace, Officer Shelton.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Officer Shelton gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 30, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 29, 2008

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

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 24, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 30, 2008

Six years have passed since your EOW and you have not been forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 30, 2007

You have not been forgotten and are a true hero. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 28, 2006

Deputy Shelton, you are a hero and will never be forgotten Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the sacrifice you made protecting the citizens of Tennessee. You and your family will be in my daily prayers. God Bless you as you now sleep in God's Love and peace.
respectfully
Kathi halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO

February 11, 2006

Thank you for your dedication. You are not forgotten. REst in peace, sir!

December 17, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

September 30, 2004

To know that some people didn't respect the job you chose to do. But day after day, you worked to protect them.
God bless your Family and Friends.
-Rest In Peace-

SBH
Knox County Sheriffs Office

August 29, 2003

My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Shelton.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, Florida
1959-1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

Barry,
You told me about the reserve program, got me started into it. We took an oath, and you carried yours out until the end. I will never forget you!
R.Hughes

Reserve Deputy(prior)Robert Hughes
Sullivan County Sherrif's Office

While the loss of any officer is tragic, the loss of a non-paid reserve is truly the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Reserve Deputy Shelton. May God find a special place for him in Heaven.

Sgt H.L. Hawbaker
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department (TX)

I hope your family can find comfort in the memories of a life well-lived.

God bless you.

We appreciate all that you have done. Thanks alot for being such a great person to volunteer and put your life on the line for our country. God Bless you and your family. You will all be in our prayers.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office, CA

I was on duty the night we lost Barry when they called for our member's of the FIRST team. Even though we all did not know Steve he was still our Brother, and we all felt the loss, the radio was a little quieter.

Please know that your family is in our Prayers.

God Bless,
Paul Ogletree
B.T.P.D.

PSO. Paul Ogletree
Bristol Tn. Police Dept.

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace.

PTLM. M.W. LUDLOW
PALMYRA POLICE DEPT., NJ