Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Bliss Magly was my best friend, shiftmate on swingshift patrol and next door neighbor. We hung out every day. He was the brother I never had. One of the hardest duties I ever performed during my 31 year law enforcement career was making the death notification of Bliss’s death to his wife that night. I still miss my friend these 44+ years later. Rest in Peace always dear friend.

Captain Mike Brown
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (CA)

November 15, 2024

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Magly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 6, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 23, 2017

Rest in Peace, Deputy Magly. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

I hope one day to meet your family at a NORCAL COPS function.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 23, 2009

To this honorable officer, Deputy Magly, you are remembered on this day. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Anonymous

August 10, 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

December 6, 2007

You gave all to help your brother LEO and you are a hero.. Keeping Resting In Peace... God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..Ret.

October 23, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Van en Berghe
NH

October 19, 2007

Sleep safe with Our Lord.

October 23, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Magly deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Magly is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

June 20, 2006

No officer that gave his life should be without reflection……

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

Anonymous