Officer Down Memorial Page

Rip Uncle Royce your brother named his youngest son after a great man I never got to meet.

Royce T Anderson
Nephew
March 12, 2012

Another year partner know that you are still in my thoughts
and prayers.

R.Eberhart Partner and Friend to
Royce Anderson HCSO, Tx EOW 10/26/81
October 26, 2011

Rest in Peace Deputy Anderson. You are never forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
October 26, 2011

Thinking of you and your family
God Bless and Rest in Peace my brother

Rusty Eberhart
Friend and Partner
April 17, 2011

Tuck Or Bubba My name is Christopher Trink Anderson. I know nothing of you or Eberheart. I only know what I was told. Thomas has been great help with my closer I guess. I just want to know more about my father out side of his family.I am not the same person at home that I am at work. I love my father deeply but don't remember that much sometimes I make up my own memories of him just to make my self fell better. Did you run the neighborhoods which I grew up or that he grew up. I will leave my contact info, and would love to talk to you please contact me at [email protected] or 214-234-6543. I'm not looking for closer because I know that you may not be able to give it to me but I lost m father at 6 years old not enough time to know him like ya'll did please contact me if you wanna talk. And Thomas thank you for so much already. I know this may be hard for you also thanks again.

Christopher T. Anderson

Youngest son Christopher Trink Anderson
December 16, 2010

I attended the HCSO Academy with Royce and worked at the Rehab and Patrol with him. He was my car share partner and a good friend. My reserve partner was with him the night of this terrible event. Royce and I use to run in his neighborhood off of Aldine Bender. He not only was a good officer but was a good friend. He bragged about his boys all the time. To this day me and my reserve partner miss him very much and after 31 years of law enforcement he is still on my mind every day.

Sergeant Kenneth "Bubba: Tuck
Texas Highway Patrol
December 11, 2010

I attended the HCSO Academy with Royce and worked the Rehab and Patrol in District 2 with him. He was a good friend and we use to run in his neighborhood. He was my car share partner. My reserve partner was with him when this tragic event happened. It still haunts me and my ex partner to this day. I am retired now and I would like to make contact with one of his Boys that he so much bragged about. After 31 years of Law Enforcement I still consider him one of the best.

Sergeant Kenneth "Bubba" Tuck Retired
Texas Department of Public Safety
December 11, 2010

Sorry I missed your EOW date it wasn't because I forgot
did not have a computer available to me.
Been in contact with your family after all these years
your sons have grown into fine young men I'm sure your
very proud of them. Hope to meet them soon. I've only
recently found the location of your resting place
plan on visiting soon.You are not forgotten
Rest in Peace my Brother

R Eberhart
Friendand Partner
October 27, 2010

Royce just letting you know your in my thoughts
and your family are in my prayers.

To Chris I would be honored to speak with you about your dad

Anonymous
August 31, 2010

Thomas you do or seem to have know my father. Everyday I live with the pain of losing my father. To have read the things that you have posted, suggest to me that we have meet. I am asking a favor from you. I know that you as I also lost something that night. I would like to get in touch with you if that would be possible. I understand that it may be hard to talk an will be patient,I just would like to get to know more about my father and your relationship with him. It seems we may have meet more then once. If you can see it in your heart please contact me.


And Dad you will forever be in my heart gonna be thirty years since your call to the lord. Miss you so much and will always love you. You have four beautiful gradchildren that I am sure your looking over I am talking to them about you and continuing the Anderson last name and hopefully making you proud Love you.

Chris Anderson

Christopher T. Anderson
Youngest son
August 19, 2010

Was fishing today and found myself where we fished
with your boys the last time.It got me thinking
of you and your family.I know its been a long
time since the Lord called you home just wanted
to let you know I still think of you and your
family often.
Rest in Peace my Brother.
Rusty

Anonymous
April 23, 2010

DAD
You and I were so young when you
left this world, I try everyday
to find memories of you
I sometimes make them up just to
make myself happy
You are the man that I hope I can
grow up to be
But it is so hard to fill your shoes
Because without you here I don't have
a path to fallow,
To see what you were like and to see
how you lived I would give anything
I could, You died an Honarable man
someday I hope to live the same and
leave this world and leave behind
a wonderful memory as you did.

Christopher Trink Anderson
01-23-10

Christoper Trink Anderson
Son
January 30, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th 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

Anonymous
October 26, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother

Rusty Eberhart
October 26, 2009

Royce
Just to let you know that you are still remembered
and missed. Think of you often wishing I could have
done more for you. Even after 27 years I still get tears
when I think of that night.Prayers for your family.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

Rusty Eberhart
friend and partner
October 26, 2008

Royce
Just to let you know that you are still remembered
and missed. Think of you often wishing I could have
done more for you. Even after 27 years I still get tears
when I think of that night.Prayers for your family.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

Rusty Eberhart
friend and partner
October 26, 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
February 7, 2008

Well partner 26 years today.Still bothers me that I couldnt do more for you that night. There were so many things that could have saved you but none of them happened. Guess The Lord needed you more than we did.
Looking foward to seeing you again maybe we can fish together one more time. I still remember the last trip
with your boys.

Rest In Peace Brother
Rusty

October 26, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 24, 2007

Royce thanks for being such a good friend and partner
sorry I could not make it to you to give you the
help you needed so badley. I tried I was just to far away.
It broke my heart to have to go to your home that night
its the hardest thing I have ever done. I think of you
often and pray for your family. Thanks again

THOMAS R. (RUSTY)EBERHART
FRIEND AND PARTNER
October 20, 2007

It's been 26 years. Im a Firefighter now, I hope that I can match up to your bravery. I have missed you so much. I hope I have made you proud. You will always be in my heart to help drive me when im in fear or scared. I love you, your son. Royce C. Anderson FF/P Little Elm Fire.

Little Elm Fire Department/ Son
March 12, 2007

G-d Bless.

October 26, 2006

Hero's and the sacrifices they made are never forgotten. Rest in peace brother,and continue your watch on the streets of heaven.

October 26, 2006

God Bless HERO.. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

August 15, 2006

Deputy Anderson your sacrifice is not forgotten.

January 29, 2006