Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Roy , it has been 43 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 31, 2023

Remembering Roland Roy on the 40th Anniversary of his passing. Thank you for your service protecting the residents of Winchester.

Bill Kirk
Citizen of Winchester

May 30, 2020

Sergeant Roy rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 27, 2019

It's now 37 years. We pray your rest remains peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 30, 2017

You may be gone, but you are not forgotten. May you R.I.P..

Ron Skeeters
Surviving Son Trooper Bernie Skeeters
Illinois State Police
EOW 5-20-1982

May 30, 2015

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

May 30, 2015

Sgt. Roy was my dad's partner on the job for many years in Winchester. He was a true gentleman, wonderful police officer and like a brother to my father. I will never forget Roland and know he is looking down on his family and the WPD.

MaryAnn Beaton
daughter of Sgt. Roy's partner, family friend

July 9, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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.

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

May 30, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 18, 2008

Sgt. Roy,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Winchester. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 30, 2007

Sgt. Roy, today marks the 27th anniversary of your passing. I can only hope that the man responsible for your death, if he is still alive, truly regrets what he caused and if not, that he faced true justice, if not in this world, then in the next.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest In Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 30, 2007

Thank you for your long and dedicated career in law enforcement. Even after 26 years you are remembered and you always will. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 26, 2006

Today makes 26 years since you were taken from this Earth. In that time, you've seen changes in many things. You are looking down, protecting and keeping watch on your family and the Winchester Police Dept. of that, I have no doubt.

God Bless and continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

May 30, 2006

Rest of peace Sgt. Roy.

Officers and members
Winchester Aux. Police Department

August 21, 2005

Sgt. Roy worked with my Dad who was also on the Dept. I remember him well. Sir, you are missed.

Monroe County Sheriff's Dept, Fl

October 11, 2004

I salute you for your service and honor your for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

September 30, 2004

may you rest in peace my brother. god bless.

p.o. birkenstock
village of monticello p.d.

August 5, 2004