Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sergeant Beck.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 20, 2020

RIP Sgt Beck.

Deputy Constable Anonymous Anonymous
31 years of service

April 13, 2018

I served with Richard Beck as a fellow patrol officer between 1984-1986. This was before he became a SGT. He was a good man who was quiet in nature and was always a good listener. Through my many travels, I've never forgotten this good man, whom I've had the pleasure of knowing.

Robert Hilburn Patrolman Badge #17
Vernon Police Department

May 3, 2016

Sgt. Beck was my cousin. He was one of the nicest men to have ever walked the face of the earth. He was also a Vietnam Vet. Richard had a kind heart and loved being a Police Officer. He loved helping people and did not have an unkind bone in his body. I was proud to be his cousin and I was proud to be his friend.

Danny Ray Rozzell Fire Marshal (Ret.)
Vernon Fire Department

September 23, 2015

I knew Sergeant Beck well because we worked at Gibsons many years ago together and he was one of the finest, sweetest, most upstanding men I have EVER known. He always had a smile on his face and loved what he did. I remember when I would take my then 5 year old daughter to Gibsons to get her an icee Richard would see us and come over and pick on her and always asked for a drink of her icee. After his passing she saw his picture on the news and said " Look mommy, there is our friend". and she was so right. He WAS our friend, my co worker and a wonderful family man. Richard I miss you more than words and I think of you all the time. Your funeral was one of the most beautiful ones I had ever seen and there were LEO from all over the place that came to pay their final respects to you. Rest high on that mountain my sweet friend. Until we meet again someday. I loved you like a dad and was so blessed to have known you. EOW 11/17/1991.

Andrea Perez LVN

September 15, 2015

Never forgotten.

Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

November 17, 2014

I was thinking about you Richard and was remembering on thanksgiving when I was a kid you came by in uniform and I felt so much pride because you were my cousin. I can still see you smiling. It's the only way I can picture you. I'll see you again someday. Love you.

Aaron Hook
Cousin

September 25, 2014

My Uncle that I heard so much about, I was very young when you passed but i heard so much about you and i miss you as long as your wife Daughter and son and grad kids that you could of meet. We miss you man

Bobby L Martin

May 15, 2012

Sgt. Beck, thank you for your service. Having grown up in Vernon and later becoming a police officer myself, I am grateful for the protection you provided to our community. Please watch over us as we continue on, rest easy sir. We have the watch.

Sergeant Brad Edmonds
Altus Police Department, Oklahoma

April 23, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 20, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 18th 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 17, 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 5, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 29, 2007

Thank you, sir.

Mike
Boston MA

June 30, 2007

I knew SGT BECK when I was a young boy, and even though I was not a Police Officer when he was with us, I am now and truly regret for the family's loss. My his survivors carry on his name stake in a manner proud and high.

OFC Steven Nail
PAOLI POLCE DEPT

February 14, 2007

I did not know Sergeant Beck but it makes no difference. He was a brother in blue and will forever be remembered as a true American hero, thanks in part to the ODMP.
It was 14 years ago today that he gave his life in the line of duty. I would like to say to his family, friends and co-workers that we will never forget or take for granted the sacrifice he made. May each of you continue to experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, (Retired)

November 17, 2005

Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Ofc. C. Springer
Frisco Texas PD

August 12, 2005

I didn't get the chance to meet Sgt. Richard Beck before he died. But I am close friends with his surviving family. By hearing things about him from his family it is almost like knowing him. He is missed by his friends, family and his department.

Officer Lonnie Widing
Vernon Police Department