Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

City Marshal Watson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Okolona. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 22, 2024

I remember Chief Watson. He was a friendly man and a good friend to my grandfather, Ervin Jaggers. Pa Jaggers thought a lot of him as did my grandmother, Lucille. She was really saddened to hear of his untimely passing.

Patti Bean Tristan
Friend

May 30, 2022

As your oldest granddaughter, I was also the luckiest...I got to know you longer. I will never forget and will always remember....."Now you know that's not the way to be." Words from a grandfather never to be forgotten. I miss you. And will always love you.
Sleep well, Sam....you never wanted to be called anything else....someday we will see each other again...and we can catch up then.
Love you.
Cheryl

Cheryl Rappe Stone Megginson
Granddaughter

August 20, 2017

Officer Watson your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to The city of Okolona and the citizens you were sworn to protect! Continue to rest in peace my fellow LE brother!
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

February 23, 2016

City Marshal Watson thank you for your service to our great state. Your honor and sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless.

A hero remembered never dies...

Administration
Mississippi Going Blue

February 22, 2016

You will never be forgotten! Thank you for your service Marshal Watson! Rest in Peace!

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

February 23, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Time never diminsihe respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. I thank your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 22, 2012

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been a long time since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace MArshal Watson!

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL

December 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 13, 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

December 4, 2007

Over 33 years ago, a hero was taken. I am glad to see you are reunited with your family. God bless.

M. Moore

August 4, 2007

I miss you and love you very much and wish you could still be with us. You were the best grandfather any child could have had!
I Will Always Love You!
Carol

Granddaughter Carol

December 16, 2005

a good father, husband, and an honest police officer. i, as well as my 2 sisters, will miss him forever. he still has many friends in okolona..such a shame to see a shining light be put out so early..love you daddy..sonny

sonny watson
okolona citizen

December 16, 2005

Marshal Watson,
On today, the 31st anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Okolona.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 22, 2005