Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

February 5, 2008

Larry,
Thanks for your help..... the way you changed my life will never be forgotten..... Keep fighting the good fight. Thank you.

Derek Scott
Reno Citizen

January 23, 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

December 11, 2007

I miss you every day. I know you are watching over me and I thank you for that.All I can hope for is to never bring shame to the name you have give me, and to always make you proud.
I love you dad and I always will

Michael P. Johnson (Son)

January 17, 2006

Larry...
I wish I would have gotten the chance to meet you. You have a wonderful son and I must say and absolutely beautiful granddaughter. I have heard great stories about you. Your son is currently going to school to follow in your footsteps...at times I really worry, but what good does worrying do. I will one day be given the opportunity to meet you and chit chat...Thank you for everything you are greatly missed.

Mercedes

April 8, 2005

I will never forget you. Thank you for being such an awesome and non-judgemental friend. I will never forget the time we shared in school and the laughs we had.
Kathie

cops wife

May 13, 2004

God Speed Warrior...

You are not forgotten 09-03-03

A Brother In Blue. (Utah)

Anonymous

September 4, 2003

You are not forgotten. Even after those who knew you have joined you in heaven, there will be people here who remember you for your sacrifice. Without you and your fellow fallen heroes, we wouldn't be where we are today in America. You left us a legacy, and God bless your family.

Pat
Baltimore, MD