Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Chenard, it has been 37 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 18 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 14, 2024

You are missed by many. You honored your oath and stayed true to us all. You answered the call that day and did not return home.
We will always remember your bravery and dedication.
Rest in peace, Bill.

Susan M. Alexander
Friend

July 19, 2023

Sergeant Chenard , it has been 35 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 14, 2023

Thank you for serving our country. RIP

John Haseltine - Civilian

May 16, 2016

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 18, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

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

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 14, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 25th 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 20, 2012

Det/Sgt Chenard you are remembered by the members of the Boston Police Department. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

July 13, 2010

Bill was a friend and a fellow Officer from whom I learned a lot. He is still in my thoughts and conversations. He was a fine example of what a police officer is suppose to be. Rest in peace Bill

Sgt. Michael Hall
Manchester Vermont Police Department

December 21, 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

April 1, 2008

Rest in Peace!

Police Corporal Matt Lyons (Historian)
Oceanside Police Department, Cal

January 21, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

July 17, 2006

So sad. We never know what a day
holds. May God bless your loved
ones. With love from one coast of
America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 8, 2005

Slán agus beannacht leat. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat!
Slán go fóill. Cerad Mile Failte!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Depratment, Ca

November 18, 2003

You are joined up there by a great guy, Mike Johnson. He died on
Father's Day of this year(2003). Sgt Michael Johnson was a great friend
to our family. Please watch over him. I am sure he would like a replay of
the events of that day and he could be back with his wife, Kerrie, and
their 3 young children. Bless you all.

David and Sandy Gilderdale
Vermont Deputy State Game Warden, retired and wife

You are not forgotten. Rest easy and know that we will continue for you.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)