Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, October 10, 1983
Reflections for Special Agent Rodney Dean Grimes
Condolences to the grimes family
Carson loveless
February 6, 2024
Rest in peace Special Agent Grimes.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 8, 2023
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 10, 2020
My husband, my friend and my childhood sweetheart:
You are not forgotten. You paid the ultimate price: your life. You made a difference in so many lives.
You will always be remembered.
Lois and Dana
Lois A. Grimea
Wife
October 16, 2017
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. 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.
I pray for the solace of all that call you beloved for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 6, 2013
I had the honor to meet you, work with you & to know your wonderful wife & daughter. We spent many hours talking & doing our best to make things happen, to solve what ever we were looking at. I will always carry your friendship in my heart...your memory will never fade away. THANK YOU
Anonymous
April 6, 2009
"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
April 8, 2008
On the anniversary of your death we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.
Pat Van Den Berghe, Civilian
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 9, 2007
I was a young police officer in Culpeper back in the early 80s and thought a lot of you, especially in your interest in advising a young officer like myself in a couple of cases we worked together.
Det.Sgt. Steve Dillon
Charlottesville Police
June 18, 2007
May God Bless you Agent Grimes, and thank you for your service to The Great State Of Virginia.
Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas.
September 25, 2006
On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Grimes family and the Virginia State Police.
Virginia State University Police Department
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