Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND, ITS BEEN A LOT OF YEARS BUT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!

CO GW FOSTER
NC Department of Correction (Retired)

June 5, 2019

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 6, 2015

Today marks 28 years since you were taken from this earthly life. R I P my friend!

GW FOSTER - Ret

June 5, 2014

Rest In Peace Officer Cupp, you are remembered.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

June 5, 2014

It's been 27 years and only seems like yesterday since that night! R I P my brother, know that you are missed by many.

GW FOSTER

June 5, 2013

Uncle Randy, just like my second dad as i was growing up. your life and your death served as an huge inspiration in my life. without you i would not be where i am today. its hard to believe that i was supposed to spend that weekend with you and Aunt Faye, but for some reason i never made it. you are the reason i proudly walk that thin blue line everyday. last Christmas i received your weapon and cuffs and this is one of the best gifts i have ever received. thank you for your service and your love, you will never ever be forgotten.

April Miller PPO-II
NCDPS Division of Community Corrections and niece

October 5, 2012

It has been more than 26 years since that night you were taken from this life, but in some ways it only seems like yesterday. I still to this day can remember seeing your smile and hearing that laugh as we joked and laughed to make a slow shift pass... I miss you my brother! R.I.P.

Off. GW Foster-Ret.
NC Dept of Correction

September 6, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th 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. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing thier memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

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

June 5, 2012

In the 1970's I served in the Marine Corps with Staff Sergeant Randall Cupp. Is this the same man?

LtCol Darwin Peterson
USA (ret)

July 27, 2010

Officer Cupp,
On today, the 23rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

June 5, 2009

22 years have come and gone but the love I have for you is still very strong. The memories missed break my heart but I am so glad that you had the heart that cared for even those you did not know. It is people like you that make our world a better place to be. Miss you, Jenny

Jennifer Burkitt
neice

September 4, 2008

May your example be passed on to every officer of our department, I included. I salute any man who will defend someone they dont know and bring the offender to justice.

Correctional Officer J.D. Franklin
NC Dept. of Correction (Avery-Mitchell CI

July 12, 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 27, 2007

A true hero, friend and partner! You will never be forgotten.

Off. GW Foster-Ret.
NC Dept of Correction

August 22, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

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

June 6, 2004