Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer DuBose,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lamar. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 2, 2022

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

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

July 2, 2020

My great grandfather

Allen Dale Vaughan
Great grandson

August 30, 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

July 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 70th anniversary year 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

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

December 21, 2012

Thank you for your heroism, RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 2, 2012

Policeman DuBose

We have never met since i am only 20 yrs old but i wanted you to know that my grandfather has told me stories about you and your patrol. i wanted to let you know that in less than 6 months the family tradition will continue. i have seen your name as the first on the wall at the academy and i want to thank you for your sacrifice. sometimes theres justice and sometimes theres just us. fallen but not forgotten

deputy in training
york county sheriffs department--family

April 26, 2010

THANKS FOR CREATING THIS WEBSITE. I JUST HAPPENED TO FIND IT BUT IT IS GREAT THAT MY GREAT-GRANDFATHERS SACRIFICE IS NOT FORGOTTEN.
ALLEN D VAUGHAN
PRINCE GEORGE , VIRGINIA

ALLEN D VAUGHAN
GREAT-GRANDSON

February 21, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

July 10, 2007

07-02-03, MAY GOD BLESS. ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE BEEN DEAD FOR MANY YEARS, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. LAMAR POLICE DEPT IS WHERE I STARTED MY LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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