Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I enjoyed working with you when we were on the same shift. Rest In Peace Lt. Dykowski. You will never be forgotten.

David Gomez Retired
Taylor Police Department

July 16, 2022

Lt. Dykowski,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 5, 2020

Lieutenant John D. Dykowski you were a real life John Wayne, Love you and miss you

Donna Wichman Smith
Sister-in-law

November 11, 2014

Lt. Dykowski,
On today, the 14th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community-but for our Country as well when you served in the USN. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 5, 2014

Hard to believe it's been 10 years. You are still thought of often and missed. Rest easy friend. We still have the watch.

Lt. John Corbett
Elgin Police Department

October 21, 2010

You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones.

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

October 5, 2009

To Lt. John Dykowski and and his loved ones:

On this the eighth anniversary of your death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service John gave to his community and the citizens of my Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 5, 2000.

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

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

October 5, 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

February 27, 2008

You are rememered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe
nh

October 14, 2007

Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 7th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

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

October 5, 2007

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

God bless. Rest in peace.

A grateful citizen.

October 5, 2004

Taylor and Leander have a lot in common. I can not imagine the loss of a fellow officer. Especially one that made such a mark! Rest in Peace Lieutenant.

Grandson of Jesse Minton
Scurry County Sheriffs Dept
EOW: 9/21/65

Lt. Greg Minton
Leander PD - Texas

May 25, 2004

rest in peace brother

Anonymous