Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Patrolman Murray.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2021

Rest in peace always and please know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your fellow law enforcement.

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

September 4, 2020

I honor the memory of you're sacrifice by updating your picture and other information to the ODMP . Thanks ODMP for honoring Ptl. Murray on this site.

paul russo civilian from police family

January 8, 2015

I was an officer in Irvington From 1967-1969 and worked with Rich. I remember working that post on Springfield Ave. many months as a "rookie" and had a few close calls as there was no traffic light to make it easier. When the riots in Newark started we needed every officer to patrol so most of us were assigned to a car. I remember Rich as a very easy going guy who was a pleasure to work with and was shocked to hear how he died. I am now retired from the Bergen County Sheriff's Dept. in nj and am happy to see there is a place to reflect on times past and honor the memory of guys like Rich. Rest in God's Peace Rich.

Sheriff's Officer - Retired
Friend

December 26, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd 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.

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

April 28, 2013

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 12, 2007

We were Irvington patrolmen together. Dick was married to my cousin at the time. I was off duty and assisted at the scene and identified him from his badge #. Dick was killed directing traffic and was struck by a drunk driver. This devastated our family.
I still think about him.

Chief Marshal Leonard Richardella
Lakewood CO Marshals

October 6, 2004