Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Lindsey,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greenville County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 5, 2024

No passage of time will ever erase your memory, service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

October 5, 2020

I honor today Deputy John Lindsey. It was one-hundred years ago today he responded to the pleas of a wife and three small children. The husband that had abused his wife, arrived from out of state and banged on the door at 4:00 a.m. for entrance to carry out his threats to kill her. His last letter to her was delivered Special Delivery and enclosed was only the names of the children. As he used an axe to the front door the ten year old son left through the back door to ask his friend and neighbor Deputy Lindsey to please come. Deputy Lindsey gave his life to save that young mother and her three children. The youngest child was eighteen months old. Twenty years later she would become my Mother.
I never heard my Mother or Grandmother mention the evil husband. However, I did hear many times the name of Deputy Lindsey and about his sacrifice to save them.
Grandmother remained a neighbor and friend to the widow of Deputy Lindsey. I heard her mention the five children of Deputy Lindsey in her prayers.

The descendants of Deputy Lindsey should be proud of the Hero in their family. My prayers are with you on this day as you reflect on the memory of a great man.

Weldon Gosnell 10/5/2014

October 5, 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 101rst anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

September 16, 2013

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Ms)

April 2, 2010

Deputy Lindsey you have not been forgotten. Rest in peace.

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

October 5, 2009

You are remembered today,a nd thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe

October 14, 2007

"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.

July 9, 2007

10-05-03, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. A HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

October 5, 2003