Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

January 18, 2021

RIP Brother.

P.O.
Chicago Police Dept

January 18, 2015

My daughter recently received an FOP scholarship in memory of David Livengood. Thank you, sir, for your bravery, your service, and for giving the ultimate sacrifice so that our community could be a safer place to live. My daughter will work hard in college to honor your memory. May your friends and family be blessed with God's peace and comfort, and may they know you will never be forgotten.

Lisa Swift
Garrett County, MD

June 20, 2014

Thank you sir for your bravery and your dedication. RIP, you will not be forgotten.

Former Correctional Officer/ Retired
McLeod County Sheriff's Dept. , Glencoe , MInnesota

September 2, 2013

Thank you for your Heroism Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

September 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honoed and revered.. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

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

January 18, 2012

My name is also "David Livengood", whose recent family migrated west to Texas then to Arizone from North Carolina in the late 1890's. I have also been a Deputy Sheriff, Fed Police officer and now a CSO with the US Marshal's offc. in Phoenix. I was born the same year as This David Livengood, and served in the U.S. Army in South Vietnam (1968-1969). I am so very sorry for your los, though long ago. Wish I could have been there with him...but I wasn't. But The Lord was, and knew what HE was doing. I TOO am sorry that I never had the opportunity to meet him. But we will all get to see him, soon, anyway.This is just a trial period for our REAL life just ahead. My heart is still with all of you, and may The Lord continue to bless you all until we are ALL called home.

Prior Deputy Sheriff? Fed. Police office
Distant Family Member

July 30, 2011

Although I'm all grown up, I'll forever be your little girl. I love you and miss you to the moon and back.
Love,
Shannon

Shannon
Daughter

June 30, 2011

Deputy Livengood, thank you for your service. It's been a long time since that tragic day, but you are not forgotten. RIP, Brother.

Anonymous

February 19, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 7, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 7, 2007

May you rest in peace always knowing that today, 28 years later, and everyday you will be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

January 18, 2007

Thank you for your service to our great state.

Maryland Citizen

December 28, 2006

Deputy Livingood and his K-9 partner Sarge has finally gotten the justice they deserve, His killer succumbed to natural causes in prision where he was serving his sentence. May they forever REST IN PEACE.

November 14, 2006

Brother Livengood,

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 LE Motorcycle Club

January 5, 2006

Your courage and pride will never be forgotten...My condolences go out to GCSO, Deputy Livengood and his family. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Frederick Co MD Sheriff's Office

June 30, 2004

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Livengood.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven. Rest in peace my friend; those of us who continue to pin on the "tin" will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

April 15, 2004

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Deputy Livengood and to all the personnel of the Garrett County Sheriff's Office who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

April 15, 2004

Dear Dave its been a long time .I just wanted to say thank you for all that you did as a man and a deputy.You was fair honest and kind . Thank you DEPUTY SHERIFF DAVE LIVENGOOD

T.Ferguson
From Oakland M.D. Now Florida

February 14, 2004

On behalf of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, I would like to express our deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Sheriff David Livengood. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. David, you may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in peace blue angel and thank you for your service.

James A. Cortina

Director
Connecticut Police Work Dog Association

February 12, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother..you will not be forgotten

CPD

24 years has passed. You are NOT forgotten and we will continue for you.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

No brother or sister in blue should be without reflection. Deputy Livengood died serving his community, and we appreciate him for that. Rest in Peace Brother Livengood, your death is not without recognition.

Edward F. Beck (Ret)
Stone Harbor PD, NJ