Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

this was my father whom i loved with all my heart . i live with the pain of losing him everyday.

kimberly meeks
daughter

May 3, 2023

Sgt. Meeks,
On today, the 50th 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 USMC-especially during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Gunny!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 12, 2022

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 12, 2020

My family lived at Parchman in 1972, We lived at Camp 11. My step dad was too a Sergeant at that time. Thank you Sergeant Meeks for your service sir! God does have a Special Place for our Peacemakers! RIP my Brother!

Captain Timmy Townsend
Cleveland, MS Police Dept.

October 18, 2017

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and The State of Mississippi! Continue to Rest in Peace Officer Meeks.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

September 12, 2015

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens and City of Jackson! Continue to Rest in Peace Officer Catchings.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

September 12, 2015

it's been a long time Dad, we all miss you still. It's a shame that the state of Mississippi has elected to cover up what really happened that day in 1972. Hell they couldn't even get your obituary correct, they left out 4 of your kids, Maxine's doing I'm sure. We know the real killer (Maxine) was and never will be prosecuted for your murder. You would have loved all of our kids and grandkids. You were the only hero we kids ever had. Your oldest, Ronald Gene Meeks, born 8/28/1951

Ronald Gene Meeks
oldest son

February 6, 2014

Semper Fi Marine

Floyd Mullens, Sr.
FCI El Reno, Oklahoma

September 12, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 9, 2013

RIP Sir

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

August 4, 2012

"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 3, 2007

You are remembered and honored.Thank you, Sir.

September 12, 2006

Sgt. Meeks,
On today, the 33rd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Mississippi. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

September 12, 2005