Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in peace my friend Deweey. Protegenos desde arriba amigo mio

Cesar C.
Friend
July 29, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 12th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 9, 2009

Dewey, its been 12 years since we last spoke. Sitting having lunch across from 31 Green street. We had our heros that we admired on this job, most of whom retired after Santiago took office. Some changed as they moved up in rank. Some changed because they were tired of fighting the system. I knew you were gonna be a hero cop. I wanted to let you and the family you left behing know that you have not been forgotten and when he worked all those overtime court hits he did it for his family, so they someday would live a better life. He truly loved his family and although we had our bad days..he truly loved the job.

John Formisano
Newark Police
November 17, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 12, 2007

On the ten year anniversary of your passing, you are remembered and a special prayer goes out to your family.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
November 9, 2007

My brother graduated the academy with you, and years later he still speaks of you with such esteem, respect and humility. You serve as inspiration, evidenced by the love, tenacity and motivation present in others through your influence. Thank you for so much that words can't encompass.

God Bless and Rest in Peace....

With admiration,

Katilia Velez

November 7, 2007

Believe when you hear that you wont be forgotten...Each time I go by your memorial I pray for you, God bless you and your family.

C. Pinto
Newark...102 Classmate
November 6, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 5, 2007

I remember when you and I started at the EC Jail together and the first thing they showed us is how dangerous the job is by taking us to the floor where an officer was attacked. Then we went to Newark together in the 102 class. I still remember our last conversation. I was going to meet you when I got back from military duty but you were gone when I got back. I'll never forget you and I know you are still keeping us safe. God bless, Dew.

P/O William Johnson
Newark Police Department
September 23, 2007

I worked as an EMT for about a year, and had the pleasure of meeting you on many calls. There was one time where the 525 was getting out of hand and you came with your partner and backed us up. I never was able to tell you or your partner thank you. Rest, for the Angels in Blue have you.

Emergency Medical Technician
UMDNJ EMS
September 12, 2007

Hey Dad I am praying each and every day for you, and I know that you are watching and protecting us in heaven, you don't know how much I wish you were still here, to tell the stories of the job, I wanted you to know that one day i hope to be just like and to fufill every dream you had for me, You wanted us to strive for what we want, I am going to make you proud I promise, Mom misses you so much we all do So does Caitlin, We all do Pop-pop Mom-mom we wish you copuld come visit for one day it would be a dream come true, to see you once more! God bless my father, I miss you dad, and I love you!

Joe
His Son
September 7, 2007

Dewey - All these years that have gone bye, you are still remembered. May GOD bless and watch over your family.

Tom Ciccine
Newark PD Ret
March 7, 2007

Dewey, just thinking of you on this day were another classmate lost his life in the line of duty. NPD 102nd "B" class.

P.O. Classmate
Newark P.D.
March 6, 2007

We here at the Newark Police Museum will keep your memory alive forever. Thank you for your faithful and dedicated service and rest in peace.

Curator Edward J. Dalley Sr.
Newark Police Museum
July 22, 2006

Joe,

Dennis and I were talking about you this week. It seems like yesterday that you left us to patrol heaven. I could close my eyes and picture you and Mike in the precinct and as John and I walk in you would say, "Mikoooooooooooo".

Every time I see Dennis I ask for the kids. He says they are getting big and making you proud. I pass by the park often and talk to you, wishing I hadn't taken the night off. We would have been teamed up together and who knows, things could have turned out differently.

God bless you brother.

Till we stand roll call together once again...

Lt. Amilkar M. Velez
Newark Police
July 7, 2006

my condolences to your family im a new recruit coming on the job and knowing the dangers of the job but someone has to do it to help our city become more safer just like you did RIP Brother

Recruit
Newark Police
June 20, 2006

dewey- though you are gone, you will never be forgotten. know your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on and fight the good fight.
rest easy bro.

NEWARK POLICE SEREANT
NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 11, 2005

To the Family, Friends, and loved ones of P.O. Sherbo ....... Know that he is always in our thoughts and he is a true Hero. Rest easy my Brother. We have the watch.

Police Officer
Newark N.J. Police Dept.
November 20, 2005

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

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

September 29, 2004

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace.

Police Officer
Newark Police Dept.
July 26, 2004

I didn't know you brother but I knew you had my back...rest peacefully

Anonymous
NPD
June 6, 2004

To the family and friends of this brave officer. I have just completed the new web site for the Fraternal Order of Police Newark Lodge#12 and would like to take a moment to thank all of these men for giving me one of the most spiritual experiences in my life. I felt that each and every one of these officers were at my side guiding me to the completion of the sites "In Memory Of..." page. God Bless and Thank You!

Tom Tortorici
AJ Projections
February 19, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, November 9, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of P.O. Dewey Joe Sherbo III who died on this date six years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Sherbo's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC
November 9, 2003

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township Police
October 11, 2003

Joe,

I never got to tell you how much I admired what you had inside you, that made you a fantastic cop. I miss the craziness, the advice.

I know you are in a better place and are looking down upon all who new you and loved you. I know that you are protecting them the same way you did when you were here with us.

God bless you Joe

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