Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, December 20, 1975
Reflections for Officer Warren Edward Greene
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To Warren Greenes family, Bill Greene, I remember this like it was today nd still makes me so sad what you and your family went through.
Love to you and your family
Alicia Currin
No rank Alicia Currin
Eskenazi
May 29, 2024
It's has been 48 years today and it still feels like yesterday. I love and miss you Dad.
William Greene
Son
December 20, 2023
Rest in Peace Warrior Officer Greene. You served your city and your country with honor and distinction. Until Valhalla.
SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret
February 20, 2023
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
December 20, 2021
Thank you for your time and service
Adrian
December 21, 2020
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
December 20, 2020
On this actual anniversary of your death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
December 20, 2020
Thank you for your service and rest in peace knowing that your memory and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 11, 2020
I did not know Officer Greene but did attend the viewing following his murder. I worked with his son, Melvin, at the Indiana Boys School around 1969. We were partners in managing a cottage and were the first to maintain an open (unlocked during the day) cottage without a single runaway. I long ago lost contact with Mel but would love to connect with him again. He must have come from good stock. We also coached the baseball team together. As I remember, Mr. Greene spent 10 years with NYPD without ever having to use his firearm in the line of duty.
Stephen Combs, editor, The News-Guardian
None
June 11, 2020
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
December 20, 2019
NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Cops Cycling for Survivors
Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors
December 20, 2018
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute!
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
December 19, 2017
I sworn in on 22 Sept 1969, and after graduating the academy was assign to the Adam Sector (Broad Ripple Area under Lt. "Twiggy" Anderson) to be trained on the street by Warren E. Greene. We quickly became friends and spent lots of off time together. Warren was a great mentor, his passion was training rookie cops. He told me stories about his 10 years on the NYPD before IPD. Warren told me many things that to this day I still remember like "always remember to temper the law with a little mercy" and "when you place a person under arrest you have taken all they have except their life".
I miss Warren to this day, he is my friend. After 10 years with IPD, 15 years with the federal govt, I still continuing to carry a badge, I can still see his face, hear his voice, and smell those terrible cigars he loved so much.
I will always miss you, rest in peace my friend. One day we will see each other again.
Det. Dan Johnson
IPD 1969-1978
January 8, 2017
Eternal Rest, Brother!
~ Faithful Into Death ~
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
December 19, 2016
Eternal Rest, Brah!
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
December 19, 2014
Eternal Rest
Never forgotten, brother!
S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
December 20, 2013
Rest in peace, Hero! You will not be forgotten!
Fmr Sheriff's Deputy
Marion County Sheriff's Department, India a
August 19, 2013
Rest in Peace, Officer Greene. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
March 24, 2013
It's still so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
December 21, 2012
You and your family are remembered.
JT
IMPD
December 22, 2011
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 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
December 20, 2011
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
December 11, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
July 31, 2007
Grandpa,
I wish that I could have met you.
Jennifer Greene
Grand daughter
April 7, 2007
Officer Warren Edward Greene,
Rest in Peace Brother
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)
December 20, 2005
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