Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Det. Gallino,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Crestwood. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 18, 2022

John was good to me growing up in Crestwood,Mo.

David Warner

September 10, 2020

If anyone knows of where John was buried I would like to go to his grave site and pay my respects . Thank You David Warner [email protected]

David Warner

April 18, 2016

You were a great mentor and friend to me in my youth . I will always remember you as a good man and great role model .

David Warner

April 18, 2016

R.I.P. Uncle John

Ray A Kirby
nephew

March 18, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th 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 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

March 18, 2012

Thank you, Officer Gallino, for caring about our kids here in Crestwood. Thank you for picking them up and driving them home to keep them out of trouble. We, as parents, always had great faith in you and everything you've done for our youth here in Crestwood. My twin brother remembers you with affection, and appreciates the efforts you made to help him get off the streets and out of trouble.
There is an officer, a Crestwood Police Officer, who has something very special for your family...it was a remembrance of you. If your family members see this message, please have them call Patricia Christy so that I can put them in contact with another Crestwood Police Officer who has a memorabilia from Officer Gallino and would like to donate it to the family. God bless you all!

Patricia A Christy, no rank, only an RN
Crestwood neighbor...

August 25, 2011

Thank you for your bravery, honor, service, and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten! May God bless your family and friends. I salute you, Sir!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

March 18, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 18, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 30, 2008

DETECTIVE GALLINO, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

March 18, 2008

Remembering you with a prayer. My sympathy to your loved ones for their tragic loss. As they remember you today, and every day, may they find comfort in their precious memories and in the love you shared. Sleep well, sir

Police Mom

February 17, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 6, 2007

Sir,
you died just because you were a police officer.It takes a brave man to wear the badge and we salute your courage and dedication.Thank you.

March 18, 2006

Detective Gallino,
On today, the 33rd anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Crestwood.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 18, 2005