Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Haven't forgotten my brother

Fire Chief
Tarkington VFD

June 3, 2023

Cpl. King,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Liberty County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 4, 2022

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

June 4, 2020

Rest in peace Corporal King.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 30, 2019

This young man was my brother in law. More like my little brother I met him when he was 13 years of age. He grew up to become a fine young man and followed what is in all his families blood and that's was law enforcement. He became an officer that all could be proud of but God took him from us early he had other plans for David. I miss our talks and laughs we use to have, I look forward to seeing you once again on heaven s streets of gold. RIP Corporal David Eugene King

Gina King
Sister in Law

June 5, 2018

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff's Corporal David Eugene King. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Liberty County, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

June 4, 2016

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 4, 2015

My Brother service and sacrifice to the citizens of Liberty County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Fire Chief Paul Gregory
Galena Park FD

June 4, 2014

I couldn't understand why I've been in this funk lately....you've been on my mind soooo much. And the I seen Jody Wynn and I knew. I always get this way during the summer cause that's when you left us. I miss you all the time and of course I always wonder about the man you'd be today. I loved you then and I love you now, just wish I would've had the courage to tell you then when it mattered.

Theresa Ford Farris
friend

July 1, 2013

Heroes live forever, Corporal King, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Liberty County and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

June 4, 2013

David, its been 1o long years. I stopped by the other day to say hi. I sure miss your pratical jokes. As Wes said, Luke is following the family tradition and I am sure he will do well. Just wanted to tell you how much We miss you.

Sgt. Brett Audilet
Liberty Co. Sheriff's Office

January 11, 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 10th anniversary year 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

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

November 16, 2012

Rest in peace, Corporal King. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Liberty County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

June 4, 2012

Spunky, I guess by now you know Luke is following the family tradition. It had to happen with Pappa's influence. Watch over him for Wylie and Cammie. Wish the three of us could make one more trip to the deere lease. Your Brother.

P.S. u may have to use my hooks when he"s driven.

unimportant
Oldest brother

May 15, 2012

I wish you were here today. I miss talking to you...I sure could use one of those talks we used to have. Hard to believe its been 8 years today that you went to meet the Lord. God bless you David...We love & miss you so much.

Rockie Templeton

June 4, 2010

My friend, My Brother it is going on 8 yrs now since you left and not a day goes by that I do not think about you. I am blessed to know that you watching over and protecting us from up above. You touched so many people in your life and you will never be forgotten.

Fire Chief
Tarkington VFD

June 3, 2010

I dont know this officer but my father is a liberty county deputy now Deputy Robert Dunn.. i would hate for something like this to happen to him. I feel for this mans family thats a hard loss.

PFC Webber
USMC

June 27, 2008

David, It's been 6 years since you left and not a day goes by that we don't think about you. You touched so many people in your life and you will never be forgotten. We miss you deeply, but know that you and Kyler will take care of each other until we can be with you. You were a great "little brother" and I knew that you always had my back.

Robbie King
Sister-in-law

May 29, 2008

Almost a year ago my daughter Beaumont PD Officer Lisa Beaulieu was killed in the line of duty. As I was going through some of her things I found the service brochure from Corporal King's burial service. I just wanted you to know that he was not forgotten by a fellow officer who has now joined him.

Gloria Prince
Mother of Beaumont PD Officer Lisa Beaulieu

March 27, 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 14, 2008

David though I'm sure you know but I just wanted to say I still love you, miss you and think about you every day. There is a big part of me missing without you here but I am blessed to know that you watching over and protecting me from up above. You and I could argue but man did we have some good times as well. I truly loved you, still do and always will. I will never forget the night Christine called me to tell me what happened... My life will never be the same. I love you always and forever!!!!!

B.Dryden Dispatcher & Legal Secretary
Liberty County Sheriff & DA Office

October 25, 2007

David was not only a great Deputy but he was also a great friend to me & so many others. Every day I think of David & how much we all miss him.

April Allen

October 22, 2007

I talked to David several times and he always told me "Do whatever it takes to go home in one piece, no matter what." You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Chris Watson
former municipal officer in liberty county

July 30, 2007

G-d Bless.

June 4, 2007

It's going on 5 yrs now, and I still believe that it is just hard for the old crew to accept one of their own is not here. We all shared some great times. Everyone still tells their stories like they happened just yesterday. Your still missed my friend. You left an everlasting impression on everyone...

Cpl. Cris Garcia
Cleveland PD

May 26, 2007