Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 19, 2012

GONE NEVER FORGOTTEN RIP BROTHER JOB WELL DONE.

FUTURE LEO/DISTENT COUSIN OF SLAIN U.S. MARSHAL ED REED EOW 10/25/1895

July 10, 2012

There may be little information on you, but thanks for your services.

David

February 24, 2012

Over 200 years have past since you made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. I can't imagine how much tougher the job was back then, but one thing hasn't changed. There will always be people out there that want to do us harm, but men like you will always stand and fight for what is right. You are an inspiration to all of us that wear a badge.

Police Officer Bryan Cilento
Central Berks Regional Police & Pa President of Law Enforcement United

September 1, 2011

As far as we know, you were the first. Unfortunately you were'nt the last. You are not now, nor will you ever be forgotten. Go easy Bro.

"Just an ole Sarge"
Maryland State Police

June 3, 2011

You were number one and were followed by many more brave men and women...From a California Highway Patrol Officer and a proud member of the Law Enforcement community I want you to know that you will never be forgotten....God Bless you and keep the gates open as one day this proud Highway Patrolman and proud United States Marine will some day be with you to meet all the proud heros that have given everything for their fellow man and country....

Semper Fi.........

State Traffic Officer William M. Becze #
California Highway Patrol

July 2, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. You have the unfortunate distinction of being the first law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Too many have followed, prayerfully, none will be forgotten.

Ofc. Mitch Kornberg
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

May 23, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

January 20, 2010

You set the standard for what a police hero should be. You will never be forgotten for your sacrifice. RIP brother.

Anonymous

January 3, 2010

Constable Quimby, you have not been forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County Sheriff's Ofc. Il

January 3, 2010

200 years later and the ultimate sacrifice you made to ensure the safety of others has notbeen forgotten. You, sir, are a true hero.

May you rest in peace...

Deputy
Southwest Florida

July 10, 2009

You are remembered today by a mother of a fallen officer. My son, Larry Lasater died when shot on April 23, 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers while serving with the Pittsburg, California Police Department.

Constable Quimby, your sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest in Peace. Your memory is honored and revered 218 years after your death and will continue to be as the first law enforcement officer killed om the line of duty. Unfortunately, many thousands of more deaths have followed.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Darius gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 3, 1791.

PhyllLais Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 2, 2009

I said a little prayer today for Constable Quimby and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He died a New York hero.

Robyn

January 7, 2009

Thank you for encouraging peace on earth. You will always be remembered.

P/O ASHBURN
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 17, 2008

Thank-you for your service. You are a hero.

Jessica Orr
Daughter Of Det. Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06

January 15, 2008

I cannot imagine what this country was like so close to its beginnings. But I can see an honorable man, doing his part to protect the citizens and, upholding the law of a young country. Constable Quimby, you have spent well over 200 years walking a beat where you were called. You have sadly, been joined by thousands of others to work that same beat. Some day, we will meet and I will shake the hand of a hero.

Sergeant
Grand PRairie Police Dept

January 3, 2008

Here we are again sir, one year later to honor and remember you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

January 3, 2008

Every man has moments of self doubt and adversity, but, it is what each man does in these moments which makes all the difference.

Your service is remembered on this day. Matthew 5:9

Sgt. Royal Canadian Mounted Police

January 3, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you sir for your service, I am sorry you were the first officer thought to be the first killed in line of duty, no disrespect, but wish you had been the last as this memorial heads towards 19,000 officers that have lost their lives.

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 31, 2007

Merry Christmas Sir.
12/25/2007

P.O.
APD(NY)

December 25, 2007

AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINING, WILL REMAIN SO TILL THE END. COPS LIVE AND DIE PERFORMING A DUTY THAT WILL FOR EVER BE NECESSARY. AS FAR AS WE KNOW, YOU WERE THE FIRST BUT SADLY YOU WERE NOT THE LAST. WE WILL KEEP THE FAITH. REST WELL DARIUS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

TROOPER
MARYLAND STATE POLICE

October 31, 2007

You are a Great Man, you were the first officer to be killed but certainly not the last, we will be ever gratefull for you sacrifice, we all respects die then and now.

Thank you,

Sgt. Phill Cress

Phillip Cress, Sergeant
Current/ Retired Police Officer

June 29, 2007

My biggest sympathy goes out to Constable Quimby and to all slain law enforcement officers in the nation. My brother is a officer in the RPD and i think about him and the job he's doing everyday. It takes the biggest heart to put your life at risk for those who you do not know. God bless

ian
brother of a RPD officer

May 23, 2007

You are the one we should never forget, Know matter how long ago....Your always a COP! RIP Constable Quimby!

SECTOR 5

April 11, 2007

Rest in peace, brother. We have the watch now. Your legacy of honor will live on in all of us. God bless.

February 12, 2007