Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Deputy Pribble. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 21, 2012

You were my father's partner and his best friend. This past week we lost 2 officers in the line of duty in the small town where my father now lives. The pain of loosing you is still fresh in his memory and I know that there is not a day that goes by that he does not think about you. He does not talk about it much but I know that he loves you like a brother. You are a hero to us all. We will never forget.

Cindee Brown-Mills
September 11, 2010

You were my father's partner and his best friend. This past week we lost 2 officers in the line of duty in the small town where my father now lives. The pain of loosing you is still fresh in his memory and I know that there is not a day that goes by that he does not think about you. He does not talk about it much but I know that he loves you like a brother. You are a hero to us all. We will never forget.

Cindee Brown-Mills
September 11, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 6, 2010

I drive by the Highway named in your memory, I relive the day when you were killed in my mind and now My prayers are with Faye for your beloved son, Matt, has come to your strong embrace once again and may you both find peace. You always have been a hero to our family you were my children's father best friend..My son is now a Sgt at Riverside Co Sheriff Dept because he wanted to be like his "Uncle Frank." may you and Matt find peace in Heaven..all my love...

Anonymous
July 4, 2010

Its an honor to serve at the Fontana Station. To this day you are regarded and looked upon as a selfless hero. You will always be honored and revered at our Department and Station-03.

Deputy DG
SBSD
June 18, 2009

"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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 20, 2007

My parents, brother, sister, and I were there that fateful moment. We never forgot your heroism and the heroism of your colleagues and the priority all of you showed for our safety and the safety of other innocent bystanders that day.

Barry Sanders
April 7, 2007

Deputy Pribble, I did not know you and came to this department long after your unfortunate death; that said, I just want you and your family to know that you not only left this department a legacy but you are a legend within it.

I have heard many stories of your honor and fearlessness. My husband is also a part of the department and I only hope that you and all of God's other heroes are watching over "have the back" of all the deputies and officers down here.

Thank you for your sacrifice!

SBSD
February 26, 2005

Deputy Pribble you lost you life the day I was born. I want you and your family to know your sacrifice has not been forgotten. We will continue to fight the good fight, please keep an eye on us.

Deputy Justin Murphree
Union County Sheriff's Office
February 22, 2005

Frank, you taught me so much while i was growing up and this is to know that i did make it to adulthood, and to also let you know that you are badly missed even now.You were my best friend, and you always will be. You were Fontana's gentle Giant, and in my heart you will always be that,, Rest well my friend

Jeannie (Fuller) Goodwin
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