Officer Down Memorial Page

John; I know you never thought that you had touched as many lives as you did; but you are missed. Go with God.

Retired State Trooper
Tenn. Highway Patrol
May 3, 2012

Tomorrow marks 11 years since you left us.

I think about you often friend. God bless!

Sgt. Tim Coleman
Berry Hill Police
December 31, 2011

A True Friend in a short Time Frame, Thanks for letting me meet you.

Trooper Stan Talley
Alabama DPS
September 26,2011

Trooper Stan Talley
Alabama Department Of public safety
September 26, 2011

Thinking of you today John on this Memorial Day. May God keep you in the palm of his hand and we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Lt. Preston Donaldson
Tennessee Highway Patrol
May 30, 2011

We still remember all you were to us. You are in our hearts and will forever be missed. We hold tight to your memory and the friendship we shared. (and) I still have your bear!

Jakki & Alexandra

JACQUELINE CHERRY
FRIEND
January 1, 2011

It's hard to be thankful today when you've lost a loved one.
I hope John's family is doing well. I do know I am thankful that I got to know and work with John.

Ret. Trp Peay
THP
November 25, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th anniversary year 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.

I pray for the solace of all who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
January 7, 2010

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
February 25, 2009

The purpose of life is to glorify God. You did a fine job and your reward is in
Heaven. I look forward to meeting you some day. With love from one coast
of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous
January 1, 2009

Trooper Mann, I saw you at a Trooper Graduation back in 2000. You was in the Honor Guard. May I say you were the picture of Pride and Honor. I remember that night. I was working. Immediately it came to my mind who you were and where I had seen you. I wish I had know you. It is always a joy to meet an officer who takes that great pride in his job and his uniform. That officer that wants to always be a shining example of professionalism with excellent behavior. You obviously possessed all those traits. You certainly were a Great Credit to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
In Rememberance of you service to the State Of TENNESSEE and to Honor your Memory.

-Just one of the Dispatcher, whos heart stops, when something like this happens. Officer in Trouble, Officer Down, are two things that a Dispatcher never, ever wants to hear.

Dispatcher
May 29, 2008

Hi John, I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I just wanted to let you know that you are still in my heart and thoughts. I miss you....Take care and keep watching over us down here.......and I still miss talking to you about that hot water cornbread......I smile everytime I think about that......See you brother.....

CO2 Robin D. Meadows
THP-Nashville Dispatcher
February 23, 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
January 30, 2008

Today on the 7th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for your family and loved ones who continue to mourn you.
Rest in peace Sir you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (retired 911)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
January 1, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED YEARS OF SERVICE, THIS WRITER IS SORRY THAT JUSTICE WAS NOT SERVED ON YOUR BEHALF.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, N H
December 30, 2007

May you continue to Rest in Peace... Thank you for your service.

Trooper
New York State Police
September 5, 2007

Hello Greg, I was surfing the web and ran across this website and wanted to look you up. Lynn and I talk about you all the time. We do miss you alot; you were one of a kind. One of these days maybe somehow we all can live the way you did. You are a grandfather now-congraduation :)We will see you on the other side my brother.

IT IS NOT HOW YOU DIED, BUT HOW YOU LIVE..

Jack Boatwright, Jr.
Brother-in-Law
August 30, 2007

I AM PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR FALLEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS FOR THE JOB YOU DO AND PLEASE REST ASSURED THAT GOD WILL NOT TURN HIS BACK ON YOU OR YOUR FAMILIES!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD
February 10, 2007

Thank you for your service

David
brother of LAPD gang ofcr
January 1, 2007

Alex and I miss you very much and think and talk of you often. We will remember to "KEEP THE FORK". For the best is yet to come! Until we meet again, you are thought of with much love and honor.

Jakki & Alexandra

Jacqueline Cherry
Friend
January 1, 2007

Fallen nearly six years ago, but NEVER forgotten. Thank you for your service, sir.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs
December 17, 2006

Thank You for your service and dedication! God bless your family!!

a dispatcher

September 9, 2006

You have not been forgotten and are a true hero. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father
August 24, 2006

John, I just was thinking about you and I wanted to give you another visit. You are never far from my thoughts and since the last time I visited you, I went on the road as a Sheriffs Deputy Reserve up home in Jackson County TN, and I never started a shift without thinking of you and the one thing that I made my self do when the sheriff asked me to go on the road was, I had to hold myself up to you. I would always make sure that my uniform was as sharp as I could make it. I remember the way that you wore your uniform and everything that you stood for, and I wanted to be just like you my friend. Well John I have since went back to work for the Dept Of Safety, and I still think of you every day. I can still remember the night that you were on a DUI Roadblock and I was in dispatch and you asked me if I had any info on your subject, and I was covered and I made a slip up on the radio, and you called and we had a good laugh. John I miss you and ask that you keep watching over all of us....Robin

Robin D. Meadows
TN Dept Of Safety
April 15, 2006

Trooper Mann the 5 year anniversary date that you left this world to be in a much happier place has just past. We are told in God's Word that We can't even imagine how wonderful Heaven will be - in faith I believe this - being here yet it is hard to come to grips with the idea that there is a happier place because we are selfish and want our loved ones here with us.. My Son is there - hope you have met, he to is a wonderful person and also greatly missed. Rest in peace and I pray that God continue to give comfort to your family, friends and co-workers.

larie Minnery
mother of officer John Kevin Lamm EOW 1-1-98
January 11, 2006

Trooper Mann,

I was on a nearby highway that early morning, traveling to and from work. It has been 5 years, but I have not forgotten. Losing an Officer is something you don't forget.

I wish peace for your family, peace in knowing your work was important and necessary, and that you were dedicated to that work. Thank you for your service and sacrifice...

A Civilian
January 1, 2006