Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I only have memories of your beautiful smile and face but I remember my dad always traveling with us to Trinity at minimum of two to three times a month. I can recall being age 8 and attending your service but unbeknownst to me I did not realize you had been murdered by an offender, but I do remember a lot of officers being present as well as a church with individuals from wall to wall to attend your services. I know now you were love, adored, and admired by many.

My grandmother Georgia B. Simmons was very apprehensive when I informed her I had to work Death Row and escorted the offender that took your precious life. I would like you to know we will never forget you and the sacrifices you made for you and your family. May you rest in peace but let us not forget.

Former training Sgt.D. Simmons/Harrell
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

December 22, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Houston. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

June 3, 2012

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teacher-NELSON MOTARI
FRIEND

April 27, 2012

Minnie, you and I were in TDC at the same time but we never met. I had friends who knew you and your job situation that you were so brave to take on. Alone, in food service with inmates with butcher knives. Let me tell you, your death was not in vain. I went to another state that had the same policy of sticking lone female staff in the chow hall with a bunch of inmates. I peronally brought up your incident to my bosses and hung close to the kithchen until enough kitchen staff showed up for work, all in your memory, Minnie. I hope your family gets some comfort in the fact that that your death wasn't in vain.
Sincerely
CO Ted Carr
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONC

correctional officer Ted Carr
colorado department of corrections

October 25, 2011

Minnie was my aunt, my dad and her were the babies of 6 kids. The thing that I remembermost about my aunt was her love for her family! She use to sit and watch us play all day. The last thing she told me was to "quit crying, pretty girls don't cry", and she kissed me on my forehead and went to work. I never expected to never see my aunt alive again. My dad was crushed. They were closer than close. He was never the same. I look like my aunt, which is a honor, I hear that alot and I just smile. For the demon that murdered my precious aunt, I hope you are burning in hell as we speak, anybody that could hurt a beautiful person like Minnie, deserves to burn eternally. I love you aunty, I know you are resting in peace because you are his angel as well as mine. Thank you for watching over me and the rest of the family! God doesn't make mistakes.

Delilah Simmons C/O
Eastham, Estelle Niece to Minnie R. Simmons Houston

July 14, 2011

Minnie,

Rest in Peace, thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed but you will never be forgotten.


Butler, TDCJ

Butler
Former TDCJ Correctional Officer

October 16, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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 the solace of all those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

June 4, 2010

God Speed Sister.... You are not forgotten and you never will be. You will live on in your children and family. You will also live on in your family in corrections.

Thank you for your dedicated service and your sacrifice.

Phil

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

It has been twenty-three years since the end of your watch and you are still remembered. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. May God continue to bless you. Rest in peace my sister.

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

June 3, 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 27, 2008

Thank-you for your service. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

September 25, 2007

R.I.P. Officer Houston. Thank you for your service.

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood PD

February 9, 2007

GOD BLESS MINNIE. SHE DID HER JOB. VERY BRAVE. REST IN PEACE.

bob
retired

April 25, 2006

Rest in peace for you did your job well.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

December 7, 2005

Officer Houston,

May you rest in peace and may you watch over the officers that walk the toughest beat in the State.

God Bless

Correctional Officer in California
California Department Of Corrections

September 13, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 28, 2005

To my sister in Corrections Minnie: Ours is a profession of constant threat of danger. You walked the line and paid the price so that others could live in peace and safety.

My sincerest condolences to the Houston family, the friends and fellow Officers that you left behind.

On this, the anniversary of your tragic death, I ask that you now watch over those of us who remain to do the work that no one else wants to do.

Rest in peace.

Officer Frank Finch
Federal Bureau of Prisons

June 3, 2005

I worked with both of Officer houston son's at the Eastham unit, we all have walked on the road of unknowing, not knowing what will happen on a daily basis, I met Ms. Houston on several occasions, her home was all ways welcomed to me and my oldest brother,
the good times I had playing 2 on 2 in basketball with Ms. Houston son's will all ways be rememberd, I will allways remember when she left home for work, God is good, may she rest in peace.

Officer Craig Lawson
McGregor Police Department

March 30, 2005

Minnie, I honor you, your name and your memory. We will not forget. Jim Crotty (Former richmond, VA Police Officer).

Jim Crotty
ATF, Ret.

April 2, 2004