Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

November 27, 2020

Officer Mayse,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a Green Beret. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Green Berets All The Way!

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 27, 2020

Rest in peace Wildlife Officer Mayse.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 22, 2019

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 17, 2015

I was doing some searching on Ba Xoai and came across this site. I remember Neil well. He stitched me up after I was hit up on Nui Cam. Neil was a good friend and truly loved by all on our site. I remember his patience and expertise everytime he worked. Neil especially loved our two dogs on the site. I was devistated when I earned about his death. As long as we live, you will never be forgotten Neil. Stay well my friend, and someday we'll meet again. The world lost one hell of a person when you left us, but I'm sure you were needed elsewhere.
Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten. I am honored to have known you.

Sgt. Malone
Served together at Ba Xoai

April 28, 2015

Hey, "Mayse!" (I assume you're watching, from wherever you are.)

It's odd, how, despite our time together as part of A-421 I don't think I ever knew your first name—or, more likely, I probably just forgot it. We all so rarely used them. You were always "Mayse" to me; and I, "Oscar" or "O'Hanlon" to you. You were a good guy, a good medic, a good soldier, and a good team mate. Couldn't have asked for better. Ever since I heard of your so undeserved death, the whole romantic notion of "moonshiners" now makes me sick.

Sgt. Dan O'Hanlon ("Oscar")
Special Forces Team Mate

January 17, 2014

I served with Loyd at Ba xaoi in 1969. He was our senior medic. I cannot think of a single SF medic that was better than him. If memory serves, he once did a very complex surgery wihile a Doctor assisted over the radio. I did not kn ow of his passing until now and I have no details.

CW4 (Ret) Steven White
US Army

October 31, 2012

Thank you for your service and HEROISM Sir, RIP

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

September 5, 2012

I had "Neil" as a trainee. There has never been a more gentle man. He was loyal to the State of North Carolina and the USA. It was a blessing to have know him. If Neil could be killed, it can happen to anyone. He was not a careless Officer, At least, he managed to kill one of his assailants during a terrible hand to hand and gun to gun fight..

It is hard to believe it has been 31 years since his murder. He did not die in vain as his death caused a complete revamp of Officers equipment and the radio system.

I salute Officer Lloyd O Neil Mayse. Semper fi.

John Kennedy, Captain, retired
N C. Wildlife Resources Commission

November 13, 2011

Lloyd Mayse was a green beret medic that was at BaXoai special forces camp A421 in Vietnam in 1969. I was also assigned to Ba Xoai. He was a good friend and was always there when someone needed medical care. I will miss him. David May, Pioneer, California

David May
Vietnam 1969

November 16, 2010

I was stationed with Mayse at A421 Ba Xoai Special Forces camp in 1969. He will be missed by many.

David May
Vietnam Friend

October 26, 2010

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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 27, 2009

OFFICER MAYSE-

I HEARD ABOUT YOUR STORY FROM AN OFFICER THAT KNEW YOU PERSONALLY. YOU WERE AN INSPIRATION TO HIM. JUST REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

NC OFFICER

July 12, 2008

Sir
I have worked with many Wildlife Officers during my 20 years with the Sheriff's Office, your job is especially dangerous as just about everyone you encounter is armed. Thank you Sir for your service and sacriface. The State of N.C. will be forever in your debt.

Public Safety Supervisor, Gary Mintz
Warren Wilson College, NC Public Safety

May 31, 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 27, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

November 27, 2007

Just letting you know that you are not forgotten. I think about what happened to you everytime I approach a vehicle during a stop. Your sacrifice makes me a better officer.

master officer gordon hobbs
nc wildlife

September 6, 2006

Thinking of you and your family today.
God Bless You,
Tracey DeLitta Tousley
Daughter of David Robert DeLitta
eow 10-28-88

Tracey DeLitta Tousley
Daughter of David Robert DeLitta EOW 10-28-88

November 27, 2005

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 5, 2004