Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Willie Edward Peeples

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Friday, June 8, 1979

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Reflections for Patrolman Willie Edward Peeples

Never forgotten brother.

Judge /Magistrate/SC Trooper Sheridan Ly
Judicial

June 8, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that your law enforcement brethren will never, ever forget your heroic sacrifice.

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

June 8, 2021

Rest In Peace my friend, we grew up together in the same home town, we Attended the same school and later went into law enforcement as SC State Troopers a year apart. We worked special assignments together, had in service training together and at every chance reminisced about our early times together. Most people have no idea of the devoted officer and friend you were. That fateful day of your passing will remain with me forever. I will always honor your legacy as a friend, classmate, and fellow Trooper

F/Sgt. Joseph T. Daniels Sr (Ret)
South Carolina State Highway Patrol

May 17, 2021

Thank you for your service and heroism and may you always rest in peace knowing that you will never be forgotten.

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

June 8, 2020

Never forgotten brother.

Judge / Magistrate Sheridan Lynn (former
Aiken County, S.C.

June 7, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Peeples.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 3, 2020

My time has flown by Willie Edward was my neighbor at the time I was 13yrs old..I have and will not ever forget him.So much has changed through the years,We miss you ,and hope to see you again. 3/2020

Audrey Williams-Neighbor

March 11, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother...We will never forget your sacrifice...

Todd A. Glowacki- L/Cpl.
South Carolina Highway Patrol (Ret.)-Darlington/Richland

June 9, 2019

Rest easy brother, never forgotten!!!!

Judge / magistrate Sheridan Lynn (former
Aiken County, S.C.

June 8, 2019

Trooper Peeples,
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 South Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

June 8, 2019

Always remembered, rest easy

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

June 8, 2017

We never forget !!

Magistrate and former SC Trooper Danny L
Aiken County, SC

June 9, 2016

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

June 8, 2015

In searching this website, I was curious to see if any LEO's had fallen on my birthday. I unfortunately found that my birthday was quite a deadly day in Law Enforcement. 3 officers killed in the line of duty.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten brother.

Deputy Justin Sabo
Anoka County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2015

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

June 8, 2013

why the name of his murderer is not mentioned, MICHAEL LINDER, is beyond me.

harvey
memory

December 3, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd 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. 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. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

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

June 11, 2012

"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.

July 11, 2007

Thank you for your service to the citizens of South Carolina. You are still remembered and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

June 8, 2007

Patrolman Peeples your work on this Earth as we know it is done . You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

March 17, 2006

I thank you, today and every day, Patrolman Peeples, you are a hero.

June 8, 2005

You were a good and dear friend to me. We had a many a long talks and you trained me well. Save a place for me in heaven.

Sgt. Kenneth Hasty
S.C. Highway Patrol (Ret.)

May 18, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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

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