Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Woodward,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 5, 2024

Heroes live forever, Deputy Woodward, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of San Patricio County and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 5, 2013

Rest in peace, Deputy Woodward. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of San Patricio County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 5, 2012

this man was my hero and most important man in my life except my own daddy. he loved me alot and when he loved u ,you knew it! one of my greatest memories is when he would put the handcuffs on me or put me in the back of his squad car,as a child i thought this was awesome..haha i miss him today more than ever and wish he would have lived to meet my kids!

elizabeth woodward
neice

January 24, 2012

He was a good man, father, brother and uncle to many, when he would come home to Coweta to visit everyone got together and had a blast. The being a peacemaker runs in our family, and we appreciate all officers who have died in the line of duty and the ones who are still serving their communities.
so, thank u uncle Bob!! we love u and still miss you.

Tammy Woodward
neice

January 23, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 5, 2011

Deputy Sheriff Woodward,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacriifce for the citizens of San Patricio County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anonymous
USBP

December 5, 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

February 25, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

December 4, 2007

Deputy Woodward, thank you for your service, RIP you are not forgotten.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas

August 22, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.REST IN PEACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 20, 2006