Winston County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, November 19, 1930
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff George Washington Elliott
Deputy Elliot deserved better than that. How awful that his murderer was only given 10 years and then was paroled in three years. This was a travesty and we need to make sure this doesn't happen again. What his pregnant wife with 8 children went through.
Ofc. Patrick Reynolds
West Tennessee Detention Facility
January 21, 2022
91 years ago and you are still with us. May God bless you and your family. Such a sad loss. I just hope that someone in your family reads this and knows that we all honor you and really want to thank you for your service. Guard the heavens and look down on your family first and your brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement second.
State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine
November 18, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Elliott,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Winston County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 19, 2020
IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise... Always honored, never forgotten.
Sgt. T. J. Jones.
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio
November 19, 2014
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 19, 2011
this was my grandpaw.did not know him.but i am still very proud of him.wish i knowed alots more. thanks
bruce.a. glaze
grandson
October 9, 2011
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 27, 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 24, 2007
As we approach the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor the memory of Deputy Elliott. Our thoughts and prayers are also extended to his surviving family members during this time.
May God comfort and keep you.
Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department
November 16, 2006
Rest in Peace, Deputy Elliott. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
November 2, 2006
After all of these years, you are still remembered!
January 3, 2005
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