Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Billy was a good friend. We were agents together in Arizona (Strike Force) before he transferred to Oklahoma. He was such a fun loving funny guy. I enjoyed our escapades together and often think of him. I know it’s been many years but I send my condolences to family and friends.

Agent Steve Kuykendall (retired many yea
Arizona Narcotics Strike Force

June 15, 2024

RIP sir.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

March 22, 2023

Bill Morgan was my best friend and fellow OBNDD agent who died in a tragic plane crash on my birthday July 30.
His death has left me with the most profound grief that to this day has never abated. I knew his wife Elaine and both sons for whom, as the survival officer, was given the heart rending responsibility for informing them of Bill's tragic death.
Over the years I have attempted to locate Elaine and the boys to no avail.
Please let them know how deeply I have been affected by Bill's death and the grief we all share to this day.

Peter Lipsio
[email protected]

Arthur Peter Lipsio Sr. Narcotics Agent
OK Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs ((ret.)

November 28, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

July 30, 2020

Narcotics Agent Billy F. MORGAN ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us. God Bless You, Detective David J. SHEEHAN and Cpl Ronnie N. FOX

another grateful citizen

July 30, 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 32nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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 solace of all those that love and rememer you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 23, 2013

Well, today marks thirty years that Billy and the other two officers were killed. It has been a hard road with out him. I had to learn to carry the load by myself. But through my family's support and two wonderful boys the road got easier as time passed. No one or no thing could ever replace Billy because he was my best friend. Billy had a very deep love for his boys. The lost of him hurt them in their lives for many years. Today, I think that Billy will look down from heaven and smile because the boys have grown into fine adults.

Elaine Morgan Abel
his wife

July 28, 2011

I have heard alot about Agent Billy Morgan through his son Heith Morgan... alot of good stories of when he was growing up. I know how to contact his family if you still want to!!! I'm sure they would love to have old pictures of their father. If you would like to contact me please email me at [email protected] and I can give you their information!!! Thanks and God Bless!!!

Leslie Harper
Friend of the Family

December 3, 2010

Billy was my cousin. His mother and my grandfather where brother and sister. I remember as a child when he came to visit thinking he was such a big man!!! He looked so much like my grandfather when he was a young man. I would like to get in touch with his sons if anyone knows how I would do that. My grandparents have both past and since I have become older family has become so important there is not many of us left. I have lots of old family pictures I think they might like to have of there dad. Please help!

Christie Rhine
Family

December 18, 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

January 9, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten. We have your watch from here.

Police Officer

March 25, 2006

Thanks you for your service to your community on the war on drugs. Blessed are the peace makers.

Officer G. Long
ACPD

January 30, 2004