Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Joseph C. Rodgers

Florence County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, April 9, 1997

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Joseph C. Rodgers

Deputy Sheriff Rodgers,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Florence County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 9, 2022

22 years ago, today, your life was cut short by a truly evil person. It's hard to wrap our minds around it. This happens in other towns but not ours! And yet it did...and does. Blue Angels have followed you and have joined that heavenly squad. Your life and sacrifice was not in vain. You changed people's lives, including mine with your sacrifice. Until we meet again my friend.

Tracy Gleason
Friend

April 9, 2019

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 3, 2018

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/(Ret)
Indianapolis Police

April 9, 2017

Joey, we miss you so much.... your nephews are well on their way to be great men like you and Jim were. And yes I am taking good care of our family home.... love you Lynn

Lynn Rodgers
sister in law

January 11, 2016

My sweet brother in law, we miss you so much.... your nephews Tj and Clay are well on their way to making you proud. I know you have seen all the craziness she has brought on, just glad you decided not to marry before you passed.... love you Lynn....

Lynn Rodgers
sister in law

January 11, 2016

God Bless you brother

Richard Del Toro
Port St. Lucie Police Department

April 10, 2014

Dearest Joey, I am blessed that you have been my guardian angel these last few years but more importantly, I am grateful that you brought my best friend into my life. It's a peaceful feeling to know that you are watching over us both. Your memory will live on forever and you will never be forgotten.

Lindy Knapp

December 20, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 29, 2013

Time has gone on but your memory has never been forgotten. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Thank you for your heroism and dedication to others, you will never be forgotten.

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

April 9, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 15th 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.

I pray for solace for 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. I thank your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace

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

April 9, 2012

Thinking of you this week and those you left behind. Your memory lives on now and forever.

Lindy Knapp
Wife behind the badge

April 8, 2012

Hey buddy, thinking of you this Easter weekend. No one will ever forget you and all the good things that you stood for.

Matt Cashin
Friend and former Agent, SCDPPPS

April 5, 2012

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day.

Love,
Dana

Dana
Fiance

February 14, 2012

Well, it's a new year and I wanted you to know that I still think of you all the time. You were taken from us way too soon, and you should know that a lot of good has come from this tragedy. You died doing what you loved. I have never seen anyone so into their line of work. Thanks for protecting Florence County and being my friend.

Matt Cashin, former SC Probation Agent
Friend

January 3, 2012

Joey, You will never be forgotten. I remember that morning. I was going off duty on 3rd shift and you were in the briefing room starting your shift. I walked by and there you were with that wonderful smile you always had for everyone. I stopped to say hello and we had a brief conversation. My last words to you were Joey please be carefull today not knowing at that time it would be the last time I would get to enjoy talking with you. RIP MY Brother you will always be remembered.

Retired Deputy Jan Blackmon
Florence County Sheriff Office

October 20, 2011

It's hard to believe that tomorrow will be 14 years since we lost you my brother. You were a great friend and a model deputy. RIP Joey as we will see each other again someday.

Brian Cockfield
Florence County Sheriff's Office

April 8, 2011

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Det.

July 18, 2010

Deputy Rodgers, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

April 9, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them, also those that are still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

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

April 9, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 9, 2010

I did not know you but my heart goes out to all of your family members. As a survivor myself we are one family and we support each other. God Bless you and your family. Rest in peace.
Sarah Lamonaco

Sarah Lamonaco
Trooper Lamonaco (NJSP) daughter.

February 2, 2010

God Bless you brother. I know your watching over me. I never knew you but met Dana on a website a while back...your family is always in my prayers.

Mike

PTL Mike Sylvester
Lowell Pd

July 9, 2009

Bro:

Happy Birthday !

Michael B. Parlor

February 24, 2009

Dana:

Thank You for creating the Facebook Site.

Semper Fi,
"Major Pain'

Michael B. Parlor

January 29, 2009

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