Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well another school year is done. There's not a moment when I don't think of you before my crossing guard duties.. I'm convienced that at the many times we have came close, you stand at God's feet asking him too to have Mercy upon me and the children.

Sgt. Cassandra Williams
Summerville Police Dept.

June 25, 2010

Baby well it is behind me again for another year (parole hearing)! Praise God! He decided to waive his right to his hearing because he knew we would be in full force to keep him there. The turn out was tremendous more then in previous years. Know I will keep fighting until he has served his full sentence. I love you with all my heart, I miss you as much today as when I first got the news, sometimes even more then anyone can imagine.I will see you again one day! I love you !
Betty A. Bell

Anonymous

May 20, 2010

Daddy,
The man who killed you waived his right to a parole hearing; we have another year of peace. Even if he would've fought his best to be released, Mom, Gail, and I were there to make sure that didn't happen and we will be there every year until justice has been fully served. You'd also be very proud of Doug and the officers of SPD for the tremendous turn-out today; there were many who were willing and honored to speak on your behalf today. I couldn't have been more proud. Daddy, your co-workers, friends, and Doug, Mom, Gail, and I will never let you be forgotten, and I hope you saw that today and every day!!

I also hope you heard Tanner's prayer this morning and eased his mind. He misses you dearly. And I love you, too, Daddy, and I miss you more than anyone could ever know.

All my love,
Nin

Your Daughter

May 19, 2010

I love you baby! And I miss you more each day.

Anonymous

March 11, 2010

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Betty A. Bell

Anonymous

January 14, 2010

Happy Heavenly Birthday Honey ! I love you forever and always.

Betty Bell

Anonymous

January 2, 2010

It is always sad to hear of the loss of a brother officer. By reading some of the other reflections I can tell that you were a great man. Rest In Peace knowing that you will never be forgotten. I am sure your family is very proud of the work you did!

Bobby Shainline
Windsor Police Department

December 4, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventh 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.

I can see that your family misses you very much. I am sure you continue to watch over your loving family mmbers and friends. I pray for their solace. I shared your family's feelings about the denial of parole for the man who struck and killed you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 19, 2009

Today is 7 years since you've been gone and I'm spending the day thinking back on happy memories of our life together, dad--thinking about your smile, especially the one on your face the first time you held Tanner (that's my favorite picture of you), your love of cheesey movies and that silly laugh of yours when you played with the boys, how proud you were of me, and...just everything. It was a beautiful life and we'll live again one day, just holding out for that day.

I so wish you could've known our baby girl, daddy; she and Harper would be the new loves of your life. I really believe that she was a gift from God; seeing how much Doug loves her and knowing that's how you felt about your little girls...it's a beautiful love and relationship, and unlike any other. I also wish you could see what I've done with my life; you would be more proud of me than ever, bragging about your "Brain." I'll graduate this time next year with my Master's degree and would give anything for you to be there. I'm working hard, just like you and mom taught me and can't thank you and mom enough for the foundation of strong morals you gave me, especially now that I'm a mother.

I'm spending the day with happy memories, daddy. Thanks for giving me so many of them!!

All my love,
Nin
XOXO

His Daughter XOXO

November 19, 2009

I did not know you, but I have heard from many people whose lives you've touched. This is just a reminder that you will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 19, 2009

Tomorrow will be 7 year's since you left me behind to contiune to grieve and miss you. I love you forever and always and will contiune until the day we can be together once again. I love you baby! Happy 7th Heavenly Birthday. I knew from the moment you left us were you were, and how excited you would get when you spoke of the day you'd meet the Lord, and I guess that is were I find most of my peace in knowing were you are without a shadow of doubt. I love you and will see you again! Loving you always.
Betty A. Bell

Anonymous

November 18, 2009

Bab~ As I sat awake at 1:45 am this morning 4/8/09 my mind was on this day and what I had to do. I could not sleep no matter how hard I tried, it just wasn't happening for me. I knew in my heart that I had to face that parole board and express to them how I felt and why I did not want your killer out.Valarie even asked me momma what are you going to say, I told her I don't know I will just have to let the Lord tell me what to say because I'm numb at this point. As each of us spoke to the parole board about loosing you the man I've loved for years, the father our girls loss, the wedding you didn't get to walk with our daughter down isle,the grandbabie (6 now) you never had the chance to meet, play with and hold close to you and the many officers who came to support us from Summerville PD showed the parole board what kind of family you had left behind because of someone disregards for the law, said it all to them(parole board) he was denied for another year. I will be back as promised fighting again next year. I love you honey.

Betty A. Bell

April 8, 2009

His parole request was denied, Daddy!! He won't see the light of day, at least not for another year. We are so grateful for all of the love and support we have received throughout this ordeal. I hope the huge turn-out today helped to persuade the parole board to deny his request. (I can't believe he and his family would even ask; it's only been 6 years--barely HALF of ONE of his sentences.) Sometimes I think people have forgotten about you, and then days like today happen, and I realize that the people who mattered to you and the people who loved you never could and never will. Together, we will fight this fight every year.

I'm so glad this day is over with; days like today just bring the grief back like it was that day again. The six years he has served pale in comparison to the lifetime we are living without you. I'm so glad justice was served today and that the laws you swore to protect are now protecting you!! I'm also thankful that we can live another year at peace. Next year, we will begin this fight again...and every year after that until his full sentence has been served.

We love you and miss you so much, daddy!! You could never know how much you've touched my life and the lives of others. You and your love have meant the world to me.

My love always,
Nin
XOXO

P.S. I gave you another grandchild last month; Mason was born on Gail's birthday. She's absolutely beautiful, daddy, and has brought so much joy into our lives. I hope your smile is as big as ours when we look at her; I know you would've loved her dearly.

Your Daughter

April 8, 2009

Keep up the good fight. I have sent the SC PPP a note on what I think of paroling someone who takes away our finest. My dad's E/O/W was July 6, 2001 (CFG). I just recently found a copy of this poem that my dad had given to me. Im not sure who wrote it, but if your Dad didn't already give you a copy, Im sure he would want you to have it...

Often, while you're sleeping,
I've stood beside your bed
And pondered what the future holds
In years that lie ahead.

I feel there are so many things
I should explain to you,
So that you might better understand
The work your Dad must do.

But, since I find it difficult
To express the words I want to say,
I'm writing you this message
As I think of you today...

A policeman's first duty must always be
To serve and protect his community.
And whatever the call, whatever the hour,
He must do all within his power
To uphold the law, and be fair and just
For he has been given a special trust.

This means the hours I keep and the work I do
Will often keep me away from you.
And I won't always be able through the years
To share in your fun or help ease your tears.

But at those times when I can't be there,
I pray you'll know how much I care.
And when we're together, everyone will surely see
How very much my children really mean to me.

I'm proud to be a policeman, that's true
And I hope you'll always be proud of your Dad, too.

When you hear people saying words that are unkind,
Don't be angry with them. only try to keep in mind:
That they perhaps have never fully been aware
Just how much Policemen truly have to bear.

And, should there come a time
When these people need to be befriended-
They'll find a Policeman there,
With a helping hand extended.

I ask that you also try to understand
That all our lives are resting in God's loving hand.
And what the future hold in store for you and me
Must always - all our lifetime- remain a mystery,

And- If at some point in my career,
The voice of the Lord I do hear
Telling me I can serve him best
By joining him on the far-away crest...

Then, for a little while, we'll have to part,

But this I hope will all my heart--
That these words I write, and my love for you
Will remain with you, your whole life through.
Love, Dad

Shalon
Survivor

April 4, 2009

Hey Honey~ Once again I must take on the fight of keeping your killer in prison where he belongs! Another parole hearing has been set and you can bet I'll be there. Six years is not enough, but with missing you six years is to long to be without you! You will always be with me and I will ALWAYS be yours. Until we see each other again I will say so long and I'll be there fighting for you as promised by me the day i had to tell you my final goodbye. I love you.

Betty Bell

March 25, 2009

Hiya Daddy! I am sitting here and so much has changed since the last time I wrote. We have 2 new members of the family. 2 granddaughters. Can you believe it? We have Harper and Mason. They are both so beautiful. And they would be the lights of your life. The time is coming for the parole hearing and although its not said in our family, it is definitely felt. The sense of uneasiness. We miss you so much! There is not a day that goes by that we dont think of you, or you are not mentioned. I was talking to mom the other day about the boys. And she said that You would be so proud of the way Jason and I are raising them. And it hit me like a ton of bricks. Oh, and I picked up your handy skills, my dining room table needed to be fixed...took it out to the porch, electric sander and i became fast friends, and the top is looking awesome. Now just time to paint it. As frustrated as I got, all i could think is, is this work my dad would do and be satisfied with. If I answered no...i kept on working. I love you daddy, and I miss. I miss being your princess. I miss our dates to Lowes or to Books A million or to Gilligans. Now that I have a daughter, I told Jason..I want her to be his world. To take her on dates, to treat her as if she were the only person in the world that counted when hes with her. Like you did with me. I love you! I would give anything for just one more hug. I miss you

Gail Bell Santavicca
Daddys girl

March 20, 2009

I constantly check OMP to see this page. It hits home when when I see how your untimely end impacts your loved ones.

I hope your family's grief eases with time. Rest well fellow SPD alumnus.

robin flores
former summerville police officer 1987-89

March 13, 2009

I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday today, daddy. You'd be 55 today and that just blows my mind. Today would be another day that we'd all get to spend with you (Can you believe you "almost" have 6 grandchildren? This is it! I promise.:). It would be a great life and a great day you'd be having, and I just wish you were here to share it and could see and feel how much we love you.

I love you, daddy, and I miss you so much. You'll always be my handsome, handsome dad. Happy Birthday!!

All my love,
Nin
XOXO

Your Daughter

January 3, 2009

Just letting you know that you and your family are in my heart this Holiday Season. Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Chief Brian E Barrs
Newington Ga. PD

November 29, 2008

I was blessed to have had the opportunity to know you and become friends with you while in the reserve class at SPD in 1999-2000. My heart goes out to all of your family and friends.

Former Summerville Officer Michelle Vanc

November 20, 2008

Well baby it has been 6 years without your beautiful love and smile.I think about you all the time and miss our talks and the things we once shared. You are always a part of my life. I love you with all my heart and will someday see you again my love.

Betty A. Bell

Anonymous

November 20, 2008

I hope you heard everything I said to you today and I hope you know everything I feel in my heart always. I was blessed to have been your daughter and friend, and I thank God every day that I had your love and respect throughout my life. Thank you for loving me the way you did (do).

I love you with all of my heart, Daddy.
Your daughter, Nin

Your Daughter
XOXO

November 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this sixth anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

November 19, 2008

Hiya Daddy! I am sitting here listening to the newest addition to the family snoring. I can't tell you how utterly beautiful she is, and how I wish you were here to be in such awe of her. Her blue eyes and toothless smile would steal your heart. The boys are growing like weeds. Peyton will be 5 soon, and you can't tell him anything. He is too big for his britches. Dechlan is mild, and loving. Such a mommas boy. You would have gotten such a kick out of them. I hate that they were robbed of time with you. I hate that I was robbed of time with you. There is not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. The kids beg me for balloons so we can send them to you. It rained the other day and Peyton said that you were in the clouds with an umbrella so you didnt get wet, you dont like being wet. Such the imagination. I miss you and love you so much daddy!

Gail Santavicca
daughter

October 25, 2008

Good Morning Baby: I know it's been awhile since my last message but know you are NEVER forgotten by me,you are always on my mind and will FOREVER be in my heart. I love you honey.

Betty A. Bell

Anonymous

September 26, 2008