Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Asst. Chief Driggers,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elba. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 2, 2024

Thst shot was the thing that mae me be born so small. MR. Driggers was a goo man an a and an honor to work with at all times, my Dsd Hief Smart. Hpnorably noted , not many got that from ole jak rarity indeed!

Sherri S Manning
SHERRI smart, Manning , youngest aughter of jak & donna smartbDrDEM

January 16, 2018

Thst shot was the thing that mae me be born so small. MR. Driggers was a goo man an a and an honor to work with at all times, my Dsd Hief Smart. Hpnorably noted , not many got that from ole jak rarity indeed!

Sherri S Manning
SHERRI smart, Manning , youngest aughter of jak & donna smart

January 16, 2018

to the family of Larry Lasater so sorry for your loss. Herman was my uncle that I never got meet,he was killed 3 weeks after I was born. but his son & grandson followed in his footsteps, they are both great men.I wish I would have had the pleasure of knowing him.his brother's my uncle's and my father are all great men.they still talk about him & honner him.

Sondra Driggers
niece

June 4, 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 49th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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.

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

April 28, 2013

God bless Charles Driggers and his family. He is a descendent of Emmanuel Driggers.

Vasili
Other

November 1, 2007

"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

July 11, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Driggers. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2006

Everyone that serves and protects DESERVES to have a reflection! God Bless you!

An Angel here on earth

February 18, 2006