Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service, you are remembered and appreciated,
RIP,

Anonymous
DeKalb Public Safety Retired,

July 2, 2023

Officer Mitchell,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of DeKalb County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 2, 2022

Thank you for your service and always know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace.

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

July 2, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Mitchell.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 23, 2020

Don was my best friend from ages 10 through 13, as students at Wadsworth Elementary in Decatur, Ga. I spent many a night in sleepovers at his house on Farris Drive. We had a great time together on our safety patrol trip to DC and NY City. I was too young to appreciate what a great guy he was, but in retrospect I know the world lost a gem. I recall mostly his infectious sense of humor.

Chris Bolton

March 3, 2020

He was such a kind and precious man. Very respectful of others and was taken way too soon. My heart was broke when I found out about his tragic accident. He and were great friends and had dated a few times. He loved his job so much.
Donnie I will see you again one day!!

Capt Carilyn Hunter
Rockdale S O & 9-1-1 Director

July 2, 2018

You were a wonderful officer and a good friend, and you are missed. I hope you and Wayne and my dad are having a great time reminiscing in Heaven.

Civilian Debbie Coile
Family of DeKalb PD Capt. J.M. Coile, retired, deceased

May 6, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

I pray for the soloce of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phylllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

December 26, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Mitchell. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 25, 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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 23, 2007

Thank You For Serving Dekalb County And For Your Sacrifice

Dekalb County PMDC Retired

October 19, 2005

Thank You from a Family from Dekalb County

July 14, 2005