Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Special Deputy Michael Ray Jackson. You will always be remembered. RIP sir.

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

August 18, 2022

Special Deputy Jackson,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Johnston County. And to your Family and loved ones, I to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 9, 2020

Rest in peace Special Deputy Jackson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2019

It's hard to believe it's been 17 years. I think of Michael a lot - we grew up together. If I close my eyes and listen, I can still hear his voice and his laugh that always made me smile.
Rest in peace sweet friend.

Tina McKeel
Smithfield, NC

February 14, 2012

My heart goes out to all who love and miss you. Never forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 9, 2011

Special Deputy Jackson, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 9, 2010

To Deputy Michael Ray Jackson and his loved ones:

On this the fourteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Deputy Jackson. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Michael gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 9, 1995.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater

February 9, 2009

I honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Deputy Jackson on this day. May those he left behind find joy in the memories of the times they shared and hope that they will see him again.

February 17, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

February 17, 2008

Deputy Jackson,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Johnston County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 9, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 7, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 27, 2007

Mike, how time moves on things have changed. Since your passing I got married, had 2 beautifull kids (Ashley & Connor Michael) left law enforcement and started my own business (scary) better yet, Green is working with me. We talk about the times we rode bikes through the woods at SSS and the train ride to DC for Police Week. THE GOOD TIMES ! I look at the picture of the 3 of us standing in uniform with the Capital behind us and think about you often. I know your in a better place and one day we will meet again. Keep watch over us as we strive to go day to day. Rest in peace buddy,

Mark DeLano
Former patrolman - Smithfield Police
Former Deputy - Johnston County Sheriff Dept.

Former Patrolman & Deputy Mark DeLano
Smithfield PD & Johnston County Sheriffs Office

October 13, 2007

Bless you and all the wonderful work you did to protect the citizens of Johnston County... A fine deputy a tragic loss to this county... A hero working hard to help someone else in need and now a guardian angel still watching over his fellow deputies and citizens... God bless your family and comfort to them...

Johnston county citizen

johnston county citizen
johnston county citizen

March 21, 2007

Words cannot express the loss of a fine human being, and a fine deputy. It is my prayer that God will walk with you everyday. Until we meet again.

Deputy RK Chestnut
Former Johnston County Sheriff's Office

October 3, 2006

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF SECIAL DEPUTY JACKSON. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND KEEP YOUR STRONG. KNOW THAT HE IS A HERO, AND HAS GIVEN THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR CITIZENS.
BE BLESSED.

DISPATCHER
NORTH CAROLINA

June 18, 2006

I salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 16, 2004

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

I hate what happened to you an just wanted to say my good be with your loveones an may may you watch over your Brothers in blue.If I ever need you on the street may GOD send you in GODS speed.

PatrolMan
Alabama

October 25, 2003

No officer that gave his life should be without reflection……

“For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know”

Anonymous