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Correctional Officer Leslie John Besci

North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, June 28, 1992

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Reflections for Correctional Officer Leslie John Besci

Thank you for your service and please know that sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

June 30, 2020

Rest in peace Correctional Officer Besci.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 28, 2019

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

July 4, 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 23rd anniversary year 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. Rest In Peace

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 17, 2012

Thinking of you on this anniversary of you being called away. Continue to watch over your loved ones and all those working in law enforcement. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

June 30, 2012

May You Rest - In - Peace, Bro..........

Michael B. Parlor

December 1, 2009

Thanks for your dedication and service. We prefer to not remember you on how you died, but instead, to remember you on how you lived. Rest in peace, dear brother, we'll continue the work you left behind.

Correctional Officer J.D. Franklin
NC Dept of Correction (Avery-Mitchell CI)

July 12, 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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY,

SINCERELY,

CPL. JON LOWDER

CPL. JON LOWDER
UNION COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

April 25, 2007

I also work in corrections and I know the dangers involved. You gave all and we all grieve when we learn of a fallen brother. I am praying for your family.

Recreations Coordinator
Correction Corporation of America

October 4, 2006

I pray that you are still resting peacefully and hope that you still watch over us down here.

Cpl. Egendoerfer
Mishawaka PD

June 30, 2006

Rest safe in the Arms of The Lord.

June 30, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 30, 2004

God Bless you.

June 30, 2004

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