Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Growing up in Orlando in the 50s and 60s I can remember Big Sid Crenshaw on his motorcycle. Like many have said, if you met him you wouldn’t forget him. When all of us were growing up in the 50s and 60s we were taught that the Policeman was our friend. Big Sid Crenshaw was our hero!
Judd Peterson

Judd Peterson

July 17, 2022

Rest in peace Patrolman Crenshaw.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 30, 2019

Sid paid the ultimate sacrifice. What a horrible tragedy!! Sounds like he was an officer and a gentleman (giant). Thanks Sid for your service.

MPO Sharon Edgecombe
The Orlando Police Department

December 1, 2017

Sid Crenshaw was one of my father's very best friends. They used to race Harley's on the beach together. As a kid growing up, I remember like it was yesterday meeting him at the prison farm by the incenerator for lunch often.

My memories aren't any more current than that, but I remember what a giant I thought he was. Rest in Peace, Sid. I hope you and dad are swapping lies in heaven together!

Ces Lawton
Friend and former OPD

December 6, 2016

As a new member of OPD, it saddens me to see that we lost a great hero. It doesn't matter how long ago or how recent the loss is, it is still a tragic moment for all those who loved, respected and worked with him. I thank you for your service. My condolences to the Crenshaw family. Your memories with him will last a lifetime.

Police Officer G. Justiniano
Orlando Police Department

November 21, 2016

I was lucky to know him as Unlce Sideny.As a three yr. old he was a gaint to me.He gave a on his ride Harley ,and he gave me my frist tricylce and jeep that I rode my twin brothers around in the yard,and later on in life we lived on the same street.As many of you have said once you met him you never forget him,and I have a speical place in my heart for him,and I miss him too.

carolyn Rodenbrock Anderson

July 14, 2014

A lot of us went to Colonial High School in the 60s and we all remember 'Big Sid' who kept the peace at the Steak n' Shake on Hwy 50 (Colonial Drive). Everybody loved him. It was certainl a tragedy when he was struck and never could return to the work he loved.

Dinah (Oakes) Thweatt
Student-Colonial High School 1961-63

March 25, 2014

On this Thanksgiving day, my thanks is to all of you who gave your all for all of us... You sir are a hero we will never forget. Continue to rest in peace Patrolman Crenshaw.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 22, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Crenshaw. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

I never got to know my grandfather because of what that driver did that day. I am very proud that you are my blood.

Lauren Sorger
Granddaughter

January 16, 2012

HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace Patrolman Crenshaw. We will never forget.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

November 22, 2011

I never had the pleasure of getting to know my grandfather. I often wonder what he was like. I have been blessed to be able to go to several fallen officer memorials and speak with many whose lives he touched. I am honored to be his granddaughter.

Lauren Sorger
Granddaughter

October 10, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th 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
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 22, 2010

Time does not heal the pain in the hearts of those left behind. We will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

November 22, 2010

Officer Crenshaw your work on this Earth as we know it is now done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 28, 2008

Rest inpeace Sir

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 29, 2007

SID WAS A MAN THAT ONCE YOU EVER MET HIM, YOU WOULD NEVER, NEVER FORGET HIM. HE WAS A HUGE MAN, TOWERING OVER MOST ALL OF US AND WHEN HE SPOKE, YOU LISTENED OR FACE HIS WRATH AND TRUST ME FRIEND, THATS A WRATH YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO FACE. IF SID SAID DO SOMETHING, DON'T ASK WHY, JUST DO IT. WHEN HE CRAWLED ON THAT HARLEY, HE LOOKED LIKE A GIANT ON A CHILD'S BICYCLE. BUT UNDERNEATH THAT GRUFF AND RASPY VOICE WAS A MAN OF COMPASSION AND LOVE, HE LOVED PEOPLE AND THEY LOVED HIM. HE WAS A, "ONE OF A KIND", AND WILL NOT BE DUPLICATED. HE USED TO WORK OFF DUTY AT THE STEAK-AN-SHAKE ON E.COLONIAL DR. ON FRI. AND SATURDAYS AND NO-ONE, I MEAN NO-ONE GAVE HIM A BLAST, HE WAS FAIR WITH ALL BUT DON'T GET ON HIS BAD SIDE OR YOU MAY HAVE WISHED YOU WERE SOMEPLACE ELSE. I WAS ALSO WORKING THE NIGHT HE GOT KILLED ON W.COLONIAL DR AND SGT. BOB COOKE AND I WERE ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATE THE ACCIDENT. SID LOVED MOTORCYCLES AND HE PAID THE SUPREME PRICE FOR HIS LOVE, WE ALL HAD THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR THAT MAN. HE WAS TRULY, "A ONE OF A KIND" THAT WILL NEVER BE DUPLICATED AND IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.

TOM LEBLANC.SGT.
OPD

February 9, 2006

"Big Sid" was a fixture at the Steak and Shake on E Colonial Drive in the 60's. He kept us teens in line and taught us some of life's greatest lessons about respect and friendship. God Bless you, Big Sid...

Marcia (Bigelow) Weaver

February 9, 2006

To the loved ones, friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Crenshaw, I offer my heartfelt condolences on this sad anniversary. I pray that the memories you have of him in happier times has helped to ease the pain of his loss.

Sgt. Barbara Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.

November 22, 2003