Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Marshal Greene,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rector. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 25, 2023

Marshall Green was my great-grandfather (his son, Marvin, was my grandfather). I appreciate this tribute. I live in the Washington, DC area, and Tom Green's name is on the wonderful law enforcement memorial in our nation's capital. -- David Stokes (www.davidrstokes.com)

David R. Stokes
great-grandson

November 16, 2022

Please know that your memory, service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always

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

June 25, 2020

Marshall Greene I worked this town 50 years later. Not much has changed here. I hope your family has done as well as they could. I tip my hat and thank you sir.

Ptrl Baker
Rector P.D.

June 17, 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

June 25, 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 64th 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

November 14, 2012

Thanking you for your service.You will never be forgotten.

JMAES Walker
Rector Police Dept

July 2, 2011

Rest in Peace, Marshal Green. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 8, 2009

Your service will be remebered. Our city has acquired the old jail Marshall Greene worked from.

Detective Glenn E. Leach
Rector Police Department

January 9, 2008

I entered Tom Green on the memorial years ago. I am glad to see the reflections by others. If any one has news articles (photographs)of the event a would appreciate copies. I would like to share the history with others.

Detective Glenn E. Leach
Rector Police Department

December 29, 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

August 8, 2007

Thank you, Marshal Green, for your service and dedication to your community. May we remember now, as then, that you died a hero. Godspeed.

Lieutenant Jim Potter
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Little Rock

July 31, 2007

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE.

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

June 25, 2007

Uncle Tom was killed about 6 months before I was born...my dad has shown me where the bullet holes remain to this day in the doorway of the store behind where he was shot...sorry I never knew him...

Martha Jane Randall
great niece

March 18, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir.Thank you for your service.

June 25, 2006

Marshal Green,
On today, the 58th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rector.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

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June 25, 2006