Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Cpl. King,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hyattsville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 18, 2024

Semper Fi Motorman. You lived the dream and you are in our hearts. May God bless you and your family. Rest In Peace and ride the heavens and watch over your fellow brothers and sisters in LE bc and you family.

State Traffic Officer 7185.
California Highway Patrol & US Marine

June 18, 2022

It’s been 36-years ago today that Bob left his friends and co-workers. The years may have passed, but Bob will always be remembered. It was an honor to have known and worked with him.

Cpl. Chuck Robinson #120 (Retired)
Hyattsville Police Dept. Maryland

June 18, 2020

Rest in peace and know that you never be forgotten.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 18, 2020

I dispatched Bob to that call. He loved being a M/C Officer. I was honored to escort his widow Jane to the Police Officers Memorial.

George Mathews
Dispatcher at that time. Now 41+ years in law enforcement.

May 12, 2020

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

June 18, 2015

Officer King was also survived by his daughter, Kristen.

Jane Arnett King Appelbaum
Widow

January 27, 2015

RIP I never got to see you after High School. I know you were living your dream!

Daniel Kremnitzer
High School friend

January 13, 2015

Best officer ever.
Understanding, thoughtful.
Rest in peace.
Never forget.
Indescribable man.
Need more like you.
Heaven is blessed to have you.
Everlasting memory.
Loss for community.
Loss to humanity.

James Hadley

December 20, 2014

R.I.P. brother. Yesterday I finished up my second year in the Police Unity Tour chapter IX 2014 "We ride for those who died". I rode in honor of you and your sacrifice you gave so many years ago for the community of Hyattsville.

Cpl Hurley #219
Hyattsville City Police MD

May 13, 2014

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th anniversary year 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. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both their pain and pride are forever.

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

November 26, 2012

I'm glad we had time to share a few laughs at the Safeway on Hamilton Street before you went on your final patrol. You were an excellent policeman and are missed.

Sgt. E. Stephens (Ret.)
Prince George's County P.D.

May 30, 2010

The local FOX news channel talked about your death 25 years ago today on the evening news, REST IN PEACE

Boomer

June 18, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 18, 2008

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

June 18, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

January 4, 2007

Brother King,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle

December 2, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 13, 2005

Rest in peace motorman.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department