Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I responded to this call on a quiet Sunday as Rueben got on Radio and said Fred got shot. I pulled Fred out of the St Charles Gas Company to paramedics as Tullock was still shooting at Russodo at the rear. Russado was a Federal Protected Criminal Witness to which we we not advised located in our City doing burglaries.
I was a rookie at SCPD and was also a Reserve Officer with SCCSD...as Fred was with SCPD.. I saw Fred at times he Volunteered unselfishly to our community.
Fred has been on my mind every year and will never be forgotten.

Sutton Retired SCPD
Retired SCPD

May 13, 2024

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 12, 2020

Rest in peace reserve Officer Bergmann.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 18, 2019

I found your name here while searching for another Bergmann. Detective T J Bergmann Tampa PD vice division, answered the final call and made the ultimate sacrifice on 23 september 1978, while visiting his family in St Louis. He was lured into a trap by suspected members of an area biker gang involved in drug trafficking. He shot point blank range with a .357 gun shot wound to his left temple. I dont know if there is any family relationship, but we are all brothers in service. May your memory and sacrifice be eternally remembered and honored. My father has been forgotten, his memory lost except to me, I will never forget any of the fallen. I will not rest until all our fallen heros are recognized for their service and sacrifice. May God Bless them all and those left behind.

J Bergmann fire Marshals Assistant-retir
City of st charles Fire Dept.

July 17, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 19, 2011

"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 10, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
nh

October 16, 2007

It is important to remember Officer Bergmann was a volunteer. He selflessly served his country and community and will forever stand as a beacon of service. From a 35 year veteran I can tell all that Fred Bergmann is the highest example of heroism that I know of...we remember and miss you brother

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

October 19, 2005

GOD Bless you Reserve Officer Bergmann.

Reserve Officer
CA

October 19, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

October 19, 2004

You gave your life to protect others. You are a true hero and will always be remembered as such. Rest in peace.

A citizen

October 19, 2004