Master Officer Howard Ellsworth Dallies, Jr.

I was 2 years out of the academy when Officer Dallies was gunned down by a coward. I never new him prior to his death but in the days, weeks and months following, I got to know Officer Dallies and his commitment to law enforcement and the community he served. I got to know about his commitment to young officers, how he would mentor them and shape them into the officers they would become.

I attended the Sunday afternoon viewing. I paid my respects to the man who even in death would become my mentor as I continued to prepare for and would eventually start my career. I committed to do likewise and mentor the younger recruits.

At the viewing, I met Mary who in her own grief and while talking to some heavily striped brass and senior officers, broke away to thank me for attending. I felt a connection I had never felt before, a connection similar to that of a brother and sister. What a class act. It was an experience that I will never forget.

At his funeral, it was said that he left nothing un-done. Officer Dallies, in your death it was an honor to get to know you. Mary, as you carry on, likewise. Twenty-five years later, I have not forgotten.

Officer R. F. Walker
SBCSPD

December 29, 2018