Webb County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, May 8, 1980
Reflections for Detention Officer Juan Gilberto Guerrero, Jr.
Officer Guerrero,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Webb County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections/Detention Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 8, 2020
Rest in peace Detention Officer Guerrero.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 27, 2019
Rest in Peace Detention Officer Juan Gilberto Guerrero Jr.. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice performing a very under appreciated job. You protected the citizens of Webb County, Texas from the criminal element. You Sir have earned your wings!
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, Texas
May 8, 2016
I Love You Dad....
Correctional Officer Jessica Lynn Guerr
Webb County Sheriff's Office
February 5, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 8, 2012
"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 5, 2008
Officer Guerrero,
It has taken over 27 years but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Webb County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
January 10, 2008
What a sad story.May you rest in peace and may The Lord bless your loved ones.
January 8, 2008
You are remembered today as you are added to this place of heros. Thank you Sir for your service.
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 8, 2008
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