Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So young with a wife and children, so brave and honest. Rest in peace Chief Giddens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 29, 2018

Never forgotten brother! Prayers to your family

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

February 11, 2018

I have never before or since met a kinder or gentle man, I babysat his children and they were a wonderful reflection of him. He was a very good police officer and made Ray City very proud. My husband and myself feel we were truly blessed by knowing him and his family. R.I.P. Chief Giddens.

Jane Luce
Babysitter and friend

September 6, 2015

My name is Glenn Elkins, Im a retired Sgt. Ga. department of corrections, Ed was a dear friend of mine, I feel so sorry his family has been without him all these years. That sorry piece of trash that killed him should have been fried a lot sooner than he was. I was there at Jackson the day they fried him, that was a happy day! There is a lot of evil in this world, but Ill see my friend again one day. God bless Ed and his family.

Sgt Glenn Elkins
Ga. department of corrections

August 29, 2015

I was a probation officer in Lakeland the day Ed was murdered. I always remember what a decent guy he was and how shocked we were to lose this friend. We have not forgotten him.

Ron Collins

December 10, 2014

Working in Berrien County and for the Ga Dept of Correctons for years. I have heard many wonderful stories of Chief Giddens. He served until the end.

Joe Callaghan, Probation Officer II
Ga. Dept. Of Corrections

September 23, 2014

I was 21 years old when my friend lost his life. Im aretired c.o. sgt. and fomer deputy with lowndes s.o. Ed was everybodys friend,he was one of a kind, he also was working with another friend of mine at the time retired capt. Joe Herndon. we love and miss him so much. his friend forever Glenn

retired c.o. sgt. Glenn Elkins
Department of Corrections

October 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Chief Giddens. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 3, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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.

Time never dimishes respect.and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace

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

February 11, 2012

I was in 7th grade when this happened. I thought about this all my life and always wandered how his family was. My sisters and I use to walk the streets of Ray City never knowing anything bad could happen in this quiet little town. Mr Giddens was a nice man that we looked up to as young teens. My dad was in the Air Force and we moved shortly after that, but I never forgot...

Cherylene Algarin

October 24, 2011

My heart goes out to all who missed having you in their lives.

You are not forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 11, 2011

Chief Giddens, thank you for your service and dedication. You have not been forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

May 15, 2008

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Former N.H. Police Officer
Fauquier County, Va

February 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUSY BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 8, 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

October 10, 2007

I WAS A TEENAGER IN RAYCITY WHEN HE WAS CHIEF. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND TOOK THE TIME TO SHOW ME AROUND THE STATION AND EXPLAIN HOW LAW ENFORCEMENT WORKS. HE IS THE REASON I AM A DISPATCHER FOR 911, ALSO THE REASON I AM THINKING OF BECOMING A DEPUTY. HE WAS KIND TO A LONELY CHILD THAT HAD BEEN THROUGH ALOT OF ABUSE FROM A SICK MAN. HIS WIFE AT HIS VIEWING ALLOWED A RUFF DRESSED CHILD TO COME IN TO SAY GOODBY TO ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS. I'LL NEVER FORGET HER WORDS, "YOU MUST BE WENDY HE TOLD ME ALL ABOUT YOU. COME IN. HE WOULD WANT YOU HERE." MR. GIDDENS AND HIS WIFE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AS LONG AS I HAVE BREATH. WENDY MITCHELL COLLINS

Wendy Mitchell Collins Dispatcher
HE WAS MY FRIEND

November 2, 2006

Chief Giddins,
It took 13 more years but your murderer finally got his justice. And one of your other murderers at least never got to to see outside prison walls before he died in 1978. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Ray City.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 11, 2005

You are not forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Anonymous

September 5, 2003