Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Never forgotten brother!

Judge Sheridan Lynn (former SC Trooper)
Aiken County, S.C.

April 1, 2019

Never forgotten

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

April 2, 2017

I am Gerald and Thelma Johnson's Grandson Richard Johnson, and after watching a news report today I was compelled to look up cousin Otis' information. I came across this page and just wanted to express my thanks to Otis, and many other Officers around the Nation that uphold the law in a dignified manner.

Richard Johnson
Cousin

September 3, 2015

I just came across this site today. Reading the reflections of my father has been very inspirational to me! Thans for not forgetting the sacrifice. My last conversation with him was about the dangers of police wk. He understood bu still chose to serve! Thanks to all who sacrifice for our freedoms and safety.

Otis Grier Jr
Son

October 14, 2012

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

April 2, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty second 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 2, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER,N H

April 7, 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

November 16, 2007

Captain Grier, it has been twenty years since the end of your watch and you are still remembered. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Greenwood County. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

April 2, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS.

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