Gary Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, June 2, 1970
Reflections for Patrolman George W. Lowe, Sr.
Rest in peace Patrolman Lowe.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 29, 2023
On this actual anniversary of your death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement family. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
June 2, 2021
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
November 1, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage and sacrifice. Always remembered.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
June 2, 2020
Patrolman Lowe,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gary. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 2, 2020
IN HONORE CASORUM
The promise; Always honored, never forgotten.
Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio
June 2, 2015
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 2, 2015
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
July 6, 2014
Rest in Peace, Patrolman Lowe. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 17, 2013
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd 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.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 15, 2012
I did not know you, but your partner was my Uncle, Michael G. Rusnak. You were with him on the day he was killed. I can't imagine how you felt when you found out Mickey was fatally wounded. They say that he used to bring you home to eat lunch by his mother's house. You must have been the best of friends. Four years later you were also fatally wounded. Two very fine men who gave their lives to serve and protect. Bless you and thank you.
Barbara Papageorgakis
niece of Michael G. Rusnak
August 29, 2012
I just wanted to let your family and friends know that there are many out there who know the pain that you feel today. My brother Roger was killed 4 years ago today on June 2nd. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many folks who care. I pray that God will bless you with many precious happy memories to help fill your heart "especially today".
Judy Coleman
Sister of Roger Lynch
June 3, 2009
We met in the old locker room at 1301 Broadway the day before you left this earth. Laughing and complaining little did we know what was in store as we put on our gear.
God bless and keep you
wally derose Lt
Ret GPD
January 29, 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
October 23, 2007
May you Rest in Peace Officer Lowe.
June 2, 2006
THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE MAY YOU R.I.P.
SPL.AGENT D.SIMS
US.MARSHAL SERVICE - DETROIT MI
January 24, 2005
George....no fallen officer should be without a reflection on the ODMP. Thank you and God bless....from a fellow Hoosier.
Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
March 13, 2004
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