Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff McFarland.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 2, 2020

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Jesse Earl McFarland III. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Liberty County, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family and for the men and women that serve The Liberty County Sheriff's Department. I also Pray that the hounds of hell are gnawing on the bones of your murderer as his soul is being burned up in the lake of fire!

Amen

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

May 21, 2016

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

May 21, 2015

Heroes live forever, Deputy McFarland, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Liberty County and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

May 21, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections. Your selflessness that day was amazing.

Rest In Peace.

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

May 21, 2012

Rest in peace, Deputy McFarland. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Liberty County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

May 21, 2012

TODAY DEPUTY MCFARLAND YOU HAVE BEEN TRULY MISSED FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS BY YOUR FAMILYM COWORKERS AND OTHER PEOPLE LIKE ME THAT NEVER EVEN KNEW YOU. MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . RIP BROTHER

LIEUTENANT BARRY RANSBERGER (RETIRED)
TDCJ

May 21, 2011

"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

February 14, 2008

It has been almost 18 years ago, that you gave your life to protect others. That is what hero's are made of. You are not forgotten brother. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

January 29, 2008

I was a member of "The Last patrol (Colorado Division) and was in Colorado when this occurred. What I heard the following day was that he was providing escort/road security for a walk for POWs, The Last Patrol (Texas Chapter)led by Reuben "Sugarbear" Johnson (a Viet Vet double amputee)

Deputy McFarland noticed an 18 wheeler bearing down on the walkers, apparently out of control or with a driver asleep at the wheel. He deliberately placed his patrol vehicle between the truck and the walkers, taking the full brunt of the crash and sacrificing his life. Even so, his car was pushed into a number of the scattering walkers, injuring a nimber of them. However, none of the walkers were killed.

Civilian (Viet Vet) Mike
The Last Patrol (Colo Char)

June 2, 2007

Earl was one of the most honorable men in this profession that I have ever had the priviledge of ever working with. He was dedicated to his family, and looking forward to the birth of his new baby at the time he was taken from us. Thank you Earl for the inspiration you gave a this young lawman way back when. I know now that your not alone up there anymore because some of the old group is up there with you now patrolling.

Cpl. Cris Garcia
Cleveland PD

May 26, 2007

G-d Bless.

May 21, 2007

This is a perfect example of how something seemingly simple can become tragic. No one could have predicted that your life would be taken that day... Your selfless service and duty will not go unrecognized.

TCO Liz Arclies
Baytown Public Safety Communications

April 12, 2007

Earl, you are one of the heroes in my life. I have met your children and I know you are proud of them. You always did your best and you always made your friends proud to know you.

Leslie Torrey

April 10, 2007

Earl McFarland..... I was fortunate to know Earl thru work, as well as thru mutual friends, his wife and I grew up together.....I could just go on and on. I am truly at a loss for words...but I want to say something as a tribute to him. I would have written something on here a long time ago if I had know this even exsisted. Earl is greatly missed and loved by many. His prescious children now are dealing with loosing their Mother thru mruder as well. I ask everyone who might read this to pray for this family.

Denise Pate
Dayton PD Dispatcher (former)

April 10, 2007

We were sitting around this evening talking about Memorial Day memories. Those of us who are friends of the lives you saved that Memorial weekend will never forget your sacrifice.

Lynda, Hollie, Dickie, Olivia, George, Michelle, Robert, and Ben

The Last Patrol

May 28, 2005

With memorial day approaching I always think of Earl. I was very lucky to have known him and I know that he is still watching over everyone and keeping his family safe. He is missed very much he was a wonderful officer and friend!
He gave his life to save the veterans he was escorting, but that was him. The ironic thing was the name of the march was " The last patrol"
He may be gone, but never forgotten.
God Bless!

tammy

May 19, 2005

God bless your family and keep them safe. Thank your for your Honor and Courage.

October 25, 2004