Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Powers,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Johnson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 5, 2022

John was a cousin of mine. Distant but a cousin. I think of him often and the sacrifice he made for his community. His monument is a huge expression of gratitude from the community. I have been there several times to touch the marker and to honor his life.

Emmett Powers
Distant Cousin

December 2, 2021

Rip Sheriff Powers, you will never be forgotten

James Morris Vistor to pay respects to fallen officers.

February 5, 2017

Rest in Peace my brother. My deepest condolences to your family and your loved ones. You will not be forgotten:.

CBP Officer Anonymous
CBP former PRPD Class 195

May 17, 2015

Sheriff Powers, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 5, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 107th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

February 6, 2009

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Powers. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

July 28, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 4, 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

August 8, 2007

Sheriff Powers,
It has taken over 104 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Johnson County. It took another year, but at least two of your murderers got the justice they deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

July 18, 2006

SHERIFF GLAD TO SEE YOU HONOR AFTER ALL THESE YEARS.REST IN PEACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

July 17, 2006