Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 23, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Deeds.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 24, 2019

I live in Jenner and just looked up this officer, because his name is on a sign on 116 commemorating this sheriff.
I am sorry for his family's loss. Thank you Officer Deeds for stopping and saving those boys from horrible abuse. I'm sure they reflect on it and thank you every single day.
We thank you too. I always thought the name Merritt Deeds was interesting. A friend commented that he must have lived up to his name. I agree.

Mary Louise
Resident

March 14, 2019

Merrit, your buddy Rex is on his way home. Bless you both for serving to protect the vulnerable of our County. You lost your life and Rex barely survived to live his. We remember you.

Linda Fraley, citizen
Sonoma County resident

October 16, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 43rd anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 23, 2018

We are grateful for the service, and the sacrifice of Deputy Merrit Deeds. We must not, can not forget the sacrifice made by men like this. You, sir, are honored this day for your service.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

August 23, 2017

Rest in Peace Deputy. You are a true hero.

"Blue Lives Matter"

Steve Van Slyke, retired K9 handler
El Cajon Police Dept

August 23, 2016

You crossed my mind today, Merritt....I can't believe it has been 40 years since I saw the news report on T.V. I sat there stunned for several minutes and then gave the Chief a call...When he answered I just asked, "Is this OUR Merritt??" "Quietly and sadly he replied, "Yes".

You and your family have been in my mind and prayers over the years..and I know we will meet again when God calls me home... but there will always be that little ache that comes when we loose a friend and comrade in arms..God Bless

Deborah (King) Tindall
Fellow member of SRJC Police

July 4, 2016

Rest in peace, Brother.

Detective Steven Polianos
U.S. Park Police

August 23, 2015

Your sacrifice is not forgotten, may you R.I.P.

Ron Skeeters
Surviving Son Trooper Bernie Skeeters
Illinois State Police
EOW 5-20-1982

August 23, 2015

Forty years have passed since you left. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

citizen
Tampa, FL

August 23, 2015

When Merrit attended Sacramento State College he became a Reserve Deputy with the Sacramento Sheriff's Dept. He became a partner of mine who was full of enthusiasm. It might not be well known he also served our country in the Vietnam. When I am with people and sharing stories of our fallen heroes I include my story of being a partner of Merrit and shed a tear. I am looking forward to a section of Hiway being named after him.

Ed Doonan, Retired Captain
Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept.

April 29, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hope to meet your family one day at a NORCAL COPS function.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 11, 2013

Think about you every day, especially today. Love you, Daddy.

Deborah Deeds
Daughter

August 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Deeds. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Even though years have passed the people you touched and the citizens you served will be greatly touched by your work and dedication. Thank you and RIP..

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept

August 23, 2010

"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

September 20, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication. I too agree it it the little things you do every day that are big. Doing your day to day duties, helping stranded motorist, or buying the homeless person a meal. You are a HERO. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

October 8, 2006

Merrit (Good) Deeds:

You may be gone my friend, but you will never be forgotten!

I have visited your grave a couple of times since the funeral, whenever I get down that way. Vaya Con Dios, Amigo mio!

Patrol Agent in Charge Ted L. Bader
US Border Patrol (Retired)

March 30, 2004

Some people might say that a hero is a person who does even one extraordinary thing. I say it is the person who does the little things that no one else ever hears about. Nobody will ever nominate you for a medal when you stop to offer assistance, but you deserve it just the same. You have shown compassion and a caring attitude. That's what has made you my hero.

" THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION" - Proverbs 28:1

Recruit Don Reichhardt
60th basic Police Academy
Crater Criminal Justice Academy
11-28-02

Virginia State University Police Department