Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While officers across the state were still reeling from the shock of losing Hendersonville Officer Dennie Enevold in the early morning hours of Sunday, we were punched again on Monday night as word spread of your murder. I was on duty several counties away the night you were killed and I remember just sitting in my car Tuesday morning at the end of the shift, reflecting on how much things can change in just the span of a night. You taught me not to park in front of convenience store windows and to always pause and look the store over from the outside, before going in, regardless if it was in response to a call or merely taking a break. Because of you, the times I had to go in to check on a non-visible clerk, I always went in anticipating an armed encounter. Fortunately, they were always "stocking" the cooler, but the lessons you purchased for the rest of us with your life was never lost on me, and I passed them on to every officer I trained. I never knew you but I was a better officer because of you. I wonder how many of us you saved. I hope where you are you somehow know the answer to that. I also hope you know that 41 years later, you are still remembered, and still missed.

NC Officer

November 23, 2022

Thank you for your service to your community. Police Officer Edmond N. Cannon will never ever be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 18, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

November 23, 2020

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

November 23, 2012

I remember this so well,I was 21yrs old when this happened.Officer Cannon thank you for your service.You are a hero and now a angel watching over your son and all who loved you and those who never knew you .R.I.P SIR..Terry Rose

terry rose
friend

April 15, 2012

To the one I love and miss so much. I think about you daily and you will never be forgotten..

Edmond
Son

April 5, 2011

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

November 24, 2009

Years have past, but you are still in my heart and mind. Never will I forget you.
Becky Hollingsworth Stewart

Officer Becky Stewart
Probation Parole

June 24, 2008

"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

December 26, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 26, 2007

OFFICER CANNON, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 23, 2007

I will be carrying the memorial banner in your honor for the police memorial this year. I am honored that I will have the opportunity to share your memory with the citizens of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. Rest in peace brother.

Officer LL Nelson
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

May 7, 2007

God bless you and your family.

January 18, 2007

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

November 23, 2004

I'll never forget you, my friend.

Officer Nanette Pierce
Charlotte Police Dept.

November 15, 2004

The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said.
"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"

G. HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

June 9, 2004

You have never been forgotten in my mind, nor my father who was your fellow officer and who helped bring in your killers. They are coming up for parole May 22nd and god willing they will never see freedom again. RIP

SE Kirkpatrick
Char-Meck Police Dept

May 17, 2004

R.I.P. BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

OFFICER
CLEARWATER PD (FL)

February 29, 2004