Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

George Edward. I had left As Chief of Police in Richland and was Chief in West Point when you was Murdered. I always remember the great times we had in Richland and Preston during our time working next door to each other. You were a true LAWMAN. Thank you for all you did

Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point Ga P.D.

September 9, 2017

I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but from all the stories I've heard I can tell you are one of the Great Ones (SHERIFF) My thoughts and prayers have been and will always be with your family and friends.

R.I.P.

Sheriff Randy Dely
Webster County Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement

September 15, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

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

April 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Goare. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 3, 2012

Sheriff Goare was a man of Christian character who I remember as a good friend of my dad when I was a boy. May God bless your memory

Chaplain Marvin Morrison
Walker County Sheriff's Office

January 7, 2012

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NHV

May 5, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 10, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Daughter of an officer

April 11, 2007

It will son be 10 years that this area lost you. Remembered fondly in the hearts of your fellow officer's, and missed by the citizens you served. Sleep on my brother, we will see you soon under St. Michael's watchful eye.

Long time Friend

August 19, 2004