Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joel,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 8, 2024

You still ride with me Joel to this day. Will always be 18inches from my left shoulder. Still can't figure out how I lived and you did not

Trooper C Rossi Sgt E-5
82nd ABN MP CO

June 16, 2024

Joel -

It's been 49 years and 3 days since you gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. You will always be remembered. On behalf of our country and on this 2023 Veteran's Day - Thank You.

Fellow Military Policeman & Partner
21st MP CO 1972-1975

November 11, 2023

RIP

MP Matt Lyons - 1980/83
US Army Military Police - 546th MP Co. Ft. Sill, OK

July 3, 2023

Hey Joel! I just want to say you are still remembered and thought of. I did not personally know you, but you served with my dad Tony. You and Jimmy Boyd are still remembered in our hearts. Thanks for answering the call, you will never be forgotten.

Patrolman (retired)
Cramerton PD

October 31, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

November 8, 2020

Of The Troops-For The Troops

Protect-Assist-Enforce

Fellow Military Police Officer
21st MP Co, 1972-1975

November 8, 2020

Today is 9/11/2020. A day of Remembrance. It is not the day of your birth, or your death. But a day to remember someone who served with my brother, James P Boyd Jr, (Jimmy to me) who died as Joel did, serving and protecting. I pray you are together in a different world. Serving. Caring. Loving. And that Tony, too, is with his police force brothers. Rest In Peace.

Brenda Turbyfill
Sister of James P. Boyd Jr.

September 11, 2020

Rest in peace PFC Dansby.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2020

God bless your family on this occasion as you remember your son

Jimmy Hensley
Grover Rural VFD

November 8, 2019

Joel -

You are Forever Remembered, Forever Missed and Forever Loved.

Fellow MP
Former member 21st MP Co

November 8, 2019

After all these years, I often wonder what you would be doing. You will never by forgotten. You were always so kind hearted and the best son a mother could ask for. I thought I could get by today without shedding tears for the memory of the officer coming to our door to tell us of the accident that caused your death. We had the best family, neighbors and friends who offered so much support and kind acts that will never be forgotten. I would like to thank each of those who have offered such kind reflections on this page. My heart goes out to all parents and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one so unexpectedly and suddenly.

Mother
Fern Adair, Mother of PFC Joel Dansby

November 8, 2018

IT STILL HAUNTS ME TO THIS TO THIS DAY, JOEL....I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU,AS A CHERRY 82ND MP,WORKIN' JOINT PATROL WITH ''LEG''MPs[AT THE TIME ONLY 82ND/118TH WERE AIRBORNE] AND THAT INCIDENT.FOR REST OF MY CAREER...RUNNING CODE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WAS NEVER''ROUTINE'' FOR ME AGAIN....U WILL ALWAYS BE 10'' FROM MY LEFT SHOULDER JOEL..I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER UR LAST TRANSMISSION PARTNER. C U AT THE BIG PMO SOON ENOUGH....TROOPER C.R0SSI

RETIRED,TROOPER C. ROSSI
I was the other MP[82ND] who was ''ejected''from the the M151A2''MUTT'

October 28, 2017

Joel, to me you were just a kid. You taught me everything I needed to know about the base while I was there with you at Fort Bragg. Our time was short together, You were a good friend. I will always remember you. I am retired now from U.S. Customs Service as a K-9 Office. May you always rest in peace and be remembered.

Canine Enforcemet Officer Ret.
U.S. Customs Service

October 6, 2015

Joel

You are always in my thoughts, I am still in law enforcement the only thing we ever wanted to do.

Member of 503rd MP BN 21st MP Company and best friend of PFC Joel Dansby.

Officer Ken Marcuson
Republic Police Department, Republic WA

March 25, 2015

Joel -

Today is Memorial Day, May 26th, 2014. You are in our thoughts and one of the brave soldiers we remember on this sacred day for sacrificing your life on behalf of our great nation.

A Grateful American
Fellow MP

May 26, 2014

I was joels partner that dark night.the facts were not correct.we were on a possible break in of7 a post housingWe were hit by multible vehicles as we were trying to clear the intersection of Knox st.and Gruber rd.running code 3(lights&siren) we were both ejected(no seat belts in a m151a jeep) Joel died instantly from head trauma. I suffered aconcussion and multiple other injuries.Dansby was awarded the soldiers medal l believe .. sincerely Trooper Christopher Rossi. ps I remember it like it was yesterday

SP/4th class Christophet Rossi
82nd MP co (airborne) FBNC

October 31, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 15, 2012

Joel my friend from the De Molay. Now many years later... please know how much you have been loved and missed. Thank you and your family for your service to our country. God bless you and your family.

Kim Nicola
Friend

November 10, 2012

For an uncle whom I have never met, but have heard many stories about. Thinking of you on this day of memorial.

Erin Santoro
Niece

November 7, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-sixth 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.

I pray for solace for those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 8, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-sixth 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.

I pray for solace for those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 8, 2010

Joey its been so long but it gives me comfort to know that you are up n heaven with my beautiful husband Mike I can't wait to get to heaven to be with you both again!!! love you and miss you! My Son Eric has become a MP in the national guard he wants to be like his Gramps and Uncle Joey!!

Lisa Ingram
sister

October 1, 2009

"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

March 12, 2008

Having served in the 21st MP Co from 1972 to 1975, I have never forgotten Joel or Jimmy Boyd. What I remember most about Joel is he was the sharpest and most dedicated MP in the 21st and the 503d. He took extreme pride in his Military Police service. Always the starched, creased fatigues, shiniest brass, and the best polished boots and leather MP gear. I could spend hours on my MP uniform and not come close to matching Joel - He was always the most "STRAC" in role call before hitting the streets of Ft Bragg. He was a gung-ho Military Policeman who took pride in his work and I'm sure would have continued his incredible policework after his military service. I never have nor never will forget you Joel. You are a true American Hero.

John Morrison
Fellow Military Police Officer

February 3, 2008