Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As the years pass, the memories are still ever vivid.
Forever and always, my best friend.
Not a day goes by that I do not miss you.

Judy Cooper
Mother of our son

November 23, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

June 7, 2021

So many memories I cherish.
For ever and always, my best friend.

Judy Cooper
Mother of our Son

March 8, 2021

Rest in peace Sergeant Lloyd.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 1, 2019

Sgt. Lloyd,
On today, the 26th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Charleston County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 7, 2018

Sergeant
Hubert Leander Lloyd
I came to the Charleston County Police Department in 1985. You were my FTO at the time and although I already had 5 years of Law Enforcement under my belt, you showed me many things that I had not yet learned. One was compassion. You told me once that the citizens are in need of that buffer between evil and right. to never be too busy to just care. You dreamed of being the county's pilot for the helicopter program. I had left the department prior to hearing of your death. Brother, I will forever remember your kindness, fairness and compassion for the citizens of Charleston County. May you RIP for eternity Sir. The rest is well deserved.

Chris M. Holbird/ LES II CCSO
NCFD/ Retired

September 25, 2017

It has been a memory that never fades. I share stories about you with your Grandchildren.
One day I will take them to Charleston, and to Washington D.C. to see your name on the Memorial Wall.
RIP - we are proud of your service.

Kelly Writt-Cooper
Army National Guard - civilian employee

September 7, 2015

Buddy Lloyd was the older brother I never had!! We met as patrolmen when it was The Charleston County Police Department, commanded by Chief Welch, and later Hartline. Being a young 21 year old officer, I was egger to learn all I could, so often after my shift I would ride with either Buddy Lloyd, Jim Owens, Carroll Gordon. Buddy taught me how to smoke criminals from hiding under buildings and used me to chase down runners...lol. We were arresting one aggressive young man who swung at me, I ducked and he hit 6' 230 muscle pound Buddy!! That was his last swing of the day!! Fred and Louis Shelton owned the Ranch House restaurant, a favorite of the Charleston County Police. They didn't have any children and they just adopted me and Buddy as their boys. Buddy went to flight school and learned to fly fixed wing aircraft and later helicopter. I had left the police department February 1970 and became a private investigator! But my heart was with the Charleston County Police Department! Through Buddy and so many of other brothers of the department, I was always welcomed to participate and assist with certain activities of the department! I was at a convention in Savanah when I got the call Buddy's helicopter had gone down with Deputy McNalley, and the search was on. There was a massive joining of area law enforcement and military search from air and land. It took several days before the helicopter was found in a thick wooded area within a short distance from the airport. Buddy was found on the ground, not far from the helicopter, with back broken in two places. Deputy McNally was still buckled in his seat. The helicopter had landed hard and caught fire. It is believed Buddy's back was broken on impact and possibly ejected. Or my theory, knowing Buddy, he stayed with the helicopter all the way down, doing all he could to prevent a hard landing. His back was broken but he had use of his hands, unbuckled and crawled as he could away from the burning helicopter. Had it not taken days to find the crash site, Buddy may have survived. Buddy was very proud of his accomplishments with the department, as was all of us who loved him for the wonderful man he was! Brother to me and son to Fred and Louis Shelton. And Dad to his son Darin. I have missed his devious smile, as he was always ragging me in a fun way! Fred and Louis have been in heaven with him for years now! I have and will always cherish the memories of my Brother from another mother, Hubert "Buddy" Lloyd!

Gene Phillips, Patrolman
Charleston County Police Department, November 1967-February 1970.

August 31, 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 8, 2015

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 15, 2014

Buddy...It's been a couple of years since someone posted to your memorial. You deserve more and I thank you for your service to Charleston County and your country! It was great working with you my friend. May your name be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

April 28, 2011

Thinking about you and Bill today when a copter flew by. Miss you old man...

Bruce Orr - Sergeant / Retired

March 11, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 16, 2007

Thank You for serving my home - Charleston, S.C.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

June 7, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire dept. (Mississippi)

August 30, 2006

I salute you for your service and honor your for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

September 30, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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