Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The people of Meriwether county still owe you a debt that we can never pay back. May you rest in peace.

Pastor
Cedar Rock Baptist Church

May 22, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Bradshaw,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Meriweather County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 15, 2023

Henry. You were one of a kind. If all peace officers were like you it would be great. We remember you and your family. Dan, Marie and I have spoken of you often. Rest In Peace

Retired Chief of Police Johnny MccCurry
West Point P.D.

October 15, 2016

It may be coincidence, but as my partner and I were looking at Officers from surrounding agencies, we came across Deputy Bradshaw's page on the 39th anniversary of his death. You will be remembered and so will your father Detective Cumbie!

Sergeant J. McCue
Senoia Police Department

December 15, 2012

Deputy Bradshaw lost control of his vehicle in a rain storm and slid into the path of on comming traffic. His was not the only death that day. My father was in the car he hit. I pray I am not the only one who remembers him. I hope both are in the Lord's arms.

Detective Cumbie, APD
fathers son

November 13, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Bradshaw. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 1, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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 all those who love and miss you.
The hurt never goes away, but both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest in Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 15, 2010

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

December 27, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 8, 2007

Rest easy Brother.... A hero is never forgotten.....

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly PD, Va.

December 15, 2006

Deputy Sheriff Bradshaw,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Meriwether County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

December 15, 2005