Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Phillips,
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 Polk County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 26, 2024

Oh Papa Cop (what I called him) you would be so proud of your Grandson and the man he has become and his 3 littles. Keep watch over them all.

Angela Johnson
Grandson's mother

January 26, 2022

tomorrow marks 18 years and for the rest of the world im sure that sounds like a long time. but for me its just a flicker of a candle, a breeze blowing across the lake. only a minute since you stood at the door and said i hope you're snowed in again tomorrow so we can spend another day together. Oh me too, babe. Me too

jennifer phillips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips

January 25, 2022

Rest in peace Sergeant Phillips.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 12, 2020

my darling husband you are never forgotten. We now have 2 great grandchildren, and I would love to see your face when they come here for the holidays! I miss you so much, A brave officer died yesterday and as always I think of the family and how they will try to carry on without the center of their lives anymore. I hope you are with my brother and father and the others who have gone to your side since you left. Take care of them for me til I see you again.

jennifer phillips

June 21, 2019

I was able to visit the NLEOM and see your name on the wall, two days before the 15th anniversary of your passing. I still remember the “sage” advice you imparted on my all those years ago. Continue to Rest In Peace, Sarge........

Chief Deputy Dan Schleusener
Buffalo County SO, NE

January 24, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

January 26, 2018

Here we are again. Another day alone. 13 years and nothing changes. I miss you so much. What I would give to see your face again, hear you laugh, or share a meal with you. I hope its wonderful where you are Sweetheart.

jennifer phillips
widow of Ron

January 26, 2017

I hope its true that we will meet again as some people believe because i just don't think i could bear the thought of never seeing your sweet face again. i hope you are at peace and i hope someday i can be also. love allways, j

widow of Sgt.Ron Phillips
widow

December 21, 2015

Sgt Ronald Phillips, we will continue to keep your family, friends and colleagues in our hearts and prayers, and we thank you very much for all of your dedicated years of service to Nebraska.
God Bless you, your wife Jennifer and your two sons.

another grateful citizen

May 30, 2015

Thinking of you!

Jim Davis
Former Polk Co Sheriff

February 1, 2015

every day I think of something I want to tell you. you are certainly missed every day. Be at peace my sweetheart.

jennifer phillips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips

August 19, 2014

Thinking of you and your loved ones today. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones, let them feel your presence so they know you are near. Thank you for your dedicated service to others.

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

January 26, 2013

today is your birthday and we would have had such a good day together! Maybe gone out to eat maybe a movie, anytime together would have be great. I miss you so much. See you soon,babe.

jennifer
wife

March 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th 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 dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

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

January 26, 2012

Sure miss you buddy!!

Jim Davis
Former Polk County Sheriff

October 15, 2011

Thinking about you as your son Shannon celebrates another birthday. You are greatly missed!

Jennifer
Friend of you son Shannon

February 22, 2010

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

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

February 20, 2009

Ron, as I was at the NLEO Memorial yesterday for the engraving of a young Montgomery County Officer, Luke Hoffman, I was thinking of your wonderful wife Jennifer and your son Shannon. Shannon and I talk almost every day. He was close to Maryland yesterday but because I was obligated to another surviving family I was unable to meet up with him. It's sad that I only get to see him - if I'm lucky - once a year. Jennifer is thought of every day and I pray her healing and sadness turns to joy as she reflects on the wonderful life she had with you for so many years. I am proud to know your family. Jennifer FO

Jennifer Filer-Orsborne
friend

April 30, 2008

may we be together soon,love allways jen

Jennifer Phillips
wife

April 9, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 22, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 11, 2007

You remain as much a part of me as ever. I think of you today when the holidays come & the the chair is empty & my heart is full but I know you are with us in your own way. I love you all ways. Jen

wife

November 19, 2007

Thinking of you Jennifer as I now passed the anniversary of Marks death 14 years ago. Shannon has been a wonderful friend, I believe it is a reflection of the beautiful relationship you and Ron had. Ron will never be forgotten, my children visit this site and enjoy reading your reflections to your husband. I believe it helps my children see that Ron is the kind of man they should look to as a role model for a husband and father.

Think of you always, Jennifer Orsborne Wife of PO III Mark M. Filer EOW 08/24/1993 and PO III Christopher T. Orsborne EOW 07/01/1997 Montgomery County, Maryland

Jennifer Orsborne
friend of Shannon Phillips

August 26, 2007