Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service sir. Trooper John Morris will never be forgotten. RIP Trooper Morris.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 1, 2022

Trooper Morris, on today the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. And to your Family and your loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 18, 2022

Dicky was my roommate in college. He was an outstanding individual to be around. We had a lot of good times together. After we graduated from college, we always stayed in touch. I went off to Police Academy in Atlanta where I was employed with the Vidalia Police Dept. Dicky had gotten a job with the Ga State Patrol in Dublin as a radio operator. Almost every weekend he would come to Vidalia and spend the weekend so he could ride along with me. He was like a brother to me. When Dicky was accepted in trooper school, and finished the academy he was so happy. I was happy and proud of him. Receiving the call of his death I felt my heart had been ripped out. I will always remember you Dicky as a brother and one day we will meet again and share the memories of our past, in a land where time now holds no more

Retired, John H. Brantley

June 26, 2021

Dicky was my roommate in college. He was an outstanding individual to be around. We had a lot of good times together. After we graduated from college, we always stayed in touch. I went off to Police Academy in Atlanta where I was employed with the Vidalia Police Dept. Dicky had gotten a job with the Ga State Patrol in Dublin as a radio operator. Almost every weekend he would come to Vidalia and spend the weekend so he could ride along with me. He was like a brother to me. When Dicky was accepted in trooper school, and finished the academy he was so happy. I was happy and proud of him. Receiving the call of his death I felt my heart had been ripped out. I will always remember you Dicky as a brother and one day we will meet again and share the memories of our past, in a land where time now holds no more.

Retired, John H. Brantley
Retired Funeral Director

June 25, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Dicky's untimely passing. We were friends in college and I always found him to be a great inspiration to all of us. God bless you Dicky.

Terry Greenan
College Friend

June 9, 2021

Rest in peace Trooper Morris.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to each and every member of Trooper Morris family, especially to his younger brother Charles. May John Morris soul forever rest in Heaven.

First Sergeant Tom Webb, Retired
New York State Police

January 26, 2018

My big Brother, Dicky. I love you more than anyone ever knew but us. You were my everything...I always looked up to you. So many memories...good memories that won't die until I do. You were going to take me on a ride along...never got the chance. But you've been "riding along" with me for 35 years now. I hope I made you proud, I'm SO proud of you! I speak about you to every Trooper I meet. They are extended family to me. I'll never forget how they manned their posts at Grandma's house after you left...so much care and respect...thank you all so much!!!

Brother Charles (Chuck) Morris

July 21, 2017

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

May 18, 2015

Dicky, think about you every day. I wish you were here to meet my kids. I wish they could know the special brother I lost. I believe you gave your life to Christ and i believe you are in heaven and I will see you again. I miss you so much. I believe God allows me to dream about you sometime just so I can be with you again. I love and miss you.

Your little sister, Tammy

Tammy Ellis
Sister

April 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, Trooper Morris. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 30, 2012

Miss you buddy! Thank you for your service to our state and country! I remember how badly you wanted to be a trooper and what a good one you were!

Your college roommate and life friend!

Rev. Larry Glover

December 17, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th 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 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. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasate

May 18, 2010

I never knew about this site until this morning and I immediatley searched for John. John was my best friend in Trooper School and I have so many great memories of him. I will search for his family members on Google and try to contact them. I have searched for his grave when passing through Dublin but can't remember where the funerl took me. I have asked at the Post and no one there remembers him. What a shame, but they are young. John was a great guy and really did love his family. I hope I can find some of you. [email protected]

Jimmy W. Mize
GSP - Ga Dept of Labor currently

March 26, 2010

God Bless....RIP

CEO

May 18, 2009

"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 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Morris on the anniversary of his passing. Heros are never forgotten. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 18, 2007

Ascension


And if I go
while you are still here...
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
- behind a veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me
so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
-both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
........I will be there.


Thank you for your service Trooper Morris.May Our Lord Bless you and your family.

May 26, 2006

Thank you Trooper Morris

Frank Farr
Winder PD

February 1, 2006

Dicky...I never knew you, but I grew up with your little brother. He is so proud of you, and I know you would be so proud of him. Your influence (however short it was) can be seen in him. I think your brother Chuck considers me one of his best friends. I wish I could also have had you as my friend.
Thank you for your service to our state,
Calvin Jackson

May 19, 2005

In loving memory of my brother Dicky Morris, also known as Georgia State Patrol Trooper John Dixon Morris, who gave his live 23 years ago, May 18th, 1982, while serving his God, his country and his state. We miss you Dicky.

Love,

Chuck, Max, Patsy, LeeAnn, Amanda, and John Charles Morris

C. Morris

May 19, 2005

I was thinking about you today, the 23rd. anniversary of your death. But it wasn't your death I was thinking about, it was your life. You were a good man Dicky. You were a good brother. You were a good Trooper. I've got so many memories that I will cherish forever. You were always good to me. I know you loved me. I hope you knew I loved you too. I wish you could be here now. You've got a lot of neices and nephews you never met. I don't talk about you to them as much as I should. I'm sorry about that. I don't visit your grave either. It's just too hard. I'm sorry about that too. But I know you are not there. I take comfort in knowing that you were a good Christian man. I'm thankful that JESUS saved me too because I know I'll be seeing you again soon. I look forward to that. I was devasted when you died, we all were. But many years have passed and memories of you bring smiles instead of tears, thank God. But today I can't help but grieve again. I'm 46 years old now. You were only 28 when you went home. But to me, you will always be my big brother.

I Love You Dicky. Give JESUS a hug, will you? And put in a good word for me. Your aggravating "little" brother, Chuck.

Pastor Charles P. Morris

May 19, 2005

Trooper Morris,
On today, the 23rd anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of the state of Georgia.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

May 18, 2005