Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I think about you often and miss you bunches!

Gone but not forgotten!
Forever in our Hearts;
Always on our Minds!

E-48 Gone 10-08 in Heaven

I Miss You!

Officer Erhardt
Friend/DeSoto County Sheriff's Dept

April 10, 2009

One of your classmates and I were talking about you the other day. The years just keep going by. It seems like that tragic moment happened yesterday but it seems like a lifetime since I've seen your face. I wish everyone could have your enthusiasm and love of the job. We miss you, Bubba. We think of you always and love you still. You truely were an inspiration. Thank you for that and all the great times together.

Anonymous

January 6, 2009

You are remembered today Bubba. Thirteen years ago you left for a far better place. We carry on the traditions of the blue and gray. Rest easy my brother.

Lt.
MHP

June 27, 2008

Today you would have turned 43 Bubba. Still missed by all those who new you my fellow brother.

Lt.
MHP

June 1, 2008

Bubba, we're updating our memorial, and the other day I got a sneak preview of the newly framed pictures that will be displayed on our memorial. The very first framed picture that I saw was of you. It made me think of easy times, of good times, and of happy times with you at school. I can't help but laugh when I think of "the gang" from our neighborhood playing and ridin bikes on those hot summer days. I was so proud the day that you graduated from patrol school. When we have our memorial service next week, I'll say an extra prayer for you, and give your mama and sister a hug for you.

A Friend from High School

May 5, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 3, 2007

Bubba, you are remembered by your brothers and sisters who wear the blue & gray. Twelve years have past since we lost you. Our class in now over the hump with nearly 14 years in. Patrol school #59 starts July 8 and they we will hear your story.

Lt.
MHP

June 28, 2007

I remember Bubba from the Academy. He was in Trooper class #48 and I was in Basic #163. His death opened my eyes to the reality of the dangers of the job and reminded me to kiss my loved ones every time I left home. I recall Bubba was an inspiration to his fellow cadets at the Academy and was loved by all.

You are truly missed Brother.

John Stewart
Former State Investigator

May 14, 2007

I prayed and begged God to get me through Trooper School. Thanks for running with me on the mornings I was scared. Thanks for your faithful service. You are still talked about through out the highway patrol. You are sorely missed. We love you, and you'll never be forgotten.

Cadet Class #57

November 19, 2006

I miss you, Bubba. I'll always remember the days of working the radio together in Starkville. You kept me in the best moods, not matter what. My Dad was killed in the line of duty just as your were in 1959 and you were both 30 at the time. You will be in my thoughts, as always, along with my Dad, Daniel Smith.

KAY STEWART
RETIRED MHP AND MBN

October 20, 2006

Bubba,we still think of you often, we can not beleive it has been 11 years now. Remembering all the good times in Southaven.

Perry & Lynda
friends

July 20, 2006

Eleven 11 years later you are still remembered. Rest easy troop.

Ms trooper
M.H.P.

June 27, 2006

We honored you along with the other troopers who paid the ultimate sacrifice today at HQ. I still think of you often and the tough days and nights in patrol school. You loved the blue and gray and served our state well. Until we meet again brother.

Fellow classmate patrol class# 48

M.H.P.

May 15, 2006

On the tenth anniversary of your passing, we remember a fallen brother.
May you be at peace, while we continue on.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

June 27, 2005

It has been nearly 10 yrs now.Sometimes it feels like yesterday we were laughing and having fun...and sometimes it feels like that was another lifetime. I still miss you and love you. You will never be forgotten...watch over us while we try to make you proud. I hope I always have the ambition and love of the job you did. Rest in peace,Bubba.

May 24, 2005

Miss you Bubba. You truly served the state well and were an excellent trooper.

c

February 15, 2005

I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I STILL LAUGH THINKING OF ALL THOSE TIMES....I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ME AS I TRY TO DO WHAT YOU LOVED SO MUCH. YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN ALL OF US WHO KNEW YOU AND LOVED YOU.

Anonymous

April 12, 2004

Rest easy you served us well troop.

March 11, 2004

I had about 6 months on the job when you passed. We never met, but I'll meet you one day. We've got the watch now Trooper. Rest in peace.

A Brother in Blue

Officer Jason Woodruff
Gulf Shores, AL PD

September 3, 2003

Bubba:

Even though you are gone, I would like everyone to know that I still think of you and remember your smiling face during the 16 weeks of patrol school. You're gone but not forgotten and I know one day I will see that smiling face again.

TFC MARCUS L. EVERETT
Mississippi Highway Patrol

It's been 8 years today. You will never be forgotten.


Ms state trooper

Rest in Peace blue angel. Fellow Mississippian

Anonymous

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PATROL CLASS #48.

Anonymous