Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marshal Thompson,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of York County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 29, 2024

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 115th 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

Anonymous

October 29, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 29, 2007

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

July 24, 2007

Rest in Peace, Marshal Thompson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

November 2, 2006

We pause to remember the Thompson family during this weekend, the anniversary of the death of Marshal Thompson.

He will be forever remembered in the Law Enforcement Community.

May God guide his family and watch over any members who followed his footsteps into a law enforcement career.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery P.D.

October 26, 2006

Marshal Thompson,
It has taken almost 112 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of York.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 3, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

August 3, 2006

REST IN GOD LOVE AND GRACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 2, 2006

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Rest easy knowing you are not forgotten.

Grateful Citizen

August 2, 2006