Officer Down Memorial Page

You will never be forgotten Terry. Lots of love for the rest of my IPD family and Terry's family.

Miranda Rice
Former IPD Desk Clerk
March 17, 2012

Still think about you all of the time Terry, I remember the last call that you and went on that day and how shared our views on St. Pat's day:-) Doesn't seem like it's been 10 years.

Cpl. David McHenry
U.S. Army Military Police
November 23, 2011

thank you for your bravery and sarcifice

Anonymous
March 25, 2011

10 years, how can it be possible Terry? You are missed by all of us. I especially think of you on nice days like today and wish you were here to fire up the grill, have a beer and just enjoy that it is finally warm and we have lots more
bar b que's to come. I don't know where the time has gone.. take good care of Albert and everyone else.. miss you.

Betty Lou Anderson
March 17, 2011

Terry,
It has almost been 10 years since you were taken from us. Although you're gone, you are not forgotten.You would be very proud of the newer officers, they are trained in reflection of what happened to you and reminded of your dedication. March 17th will never be the same again. You are beloved and missed dearly my friend.

Independence Police Officer
Independence Police Department
March 15, 2011

Rest in peace, sir. Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. Proverbs 14:32

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

K.L.
former 4-H Happy Tails member
October 26, 2010

Terry it is about time for the state memorial--I cannot believe how many of these we have gone to. I miss you so much and wish we were going in that direction together to our lake house instead. It is a very nice memorial to keep the fallen officers in all of our hearts

Your wife

Anonymous
April 21, 2010

Happy Birthday, Terry! It was your life, not your death, that made you a hero, so it is fitting that, especially today, we celebrate your life. May God bless those who you left behind, and continue to give them strength and courage.

Until we meet again, Brother!

Aaron Newberry
N. Kansas City PD
April 10, 2010

To Debbie, from the IPD family to yours. Terry is always on our minds and we will never forget him or you. We miss him and will never forget what he did for the city of Independence. He is a hero and will never be replaced or forgotten. Our department will always have a sense of loss without Terry. We love you.

Independence Police Officer
Independence Police Department
March 18, 2010

We love you and miss you as much today as nine years ago.

Deb,Bryan and Becca,Ben, Eli, Cassie Earlene

Debbie Foster
Wife
March 17, 2010

Terry you are still remembered and deeply missed!

anonymous
Independence Police
March 17, 2010

We love you and miss you Terry! Our thoughts and prayers are still with your family.

Miranda Rice
IPD
March 17, 2010

Terry,

It's taken me almost a decade to write something, because I simply can't honor your memory with words. I will never forget the day you were taken from us. I remember it as if were yesterday - the sullen looks on the faces of our fellow officers when our sergeant told us that you had passed. It is a scar that will never heal, a wound that still hurts so much as I reflect on this day.

Yet, I will hold on to the fond memories I have of you. The many calls we handled together on day shift, the many talks we had about your pending retirement. How you would always tell me to "do the smart thing" and make something of my life.

You are one of the good ones, Terry. A public servant for over three decades, a father, a husband, a sibling. You serve as an example to us all...the quiet professional who, in the end, sacrificed all for the cause. My world is better for knowing and working with you. The law enforcement community lost a true hero with your passing.

My prayers to your family. Until we meet again, brother.

Independence Police Officer
Independence MO
March 17, 2010

Terry,

We worked so many years together. When I was a dispatcher and would ride with you, you were patient, yet extended friendship. When I became an officer, you were one of the first to congratulate me. I still remember your laughter when I was promoted to sergeant and was assigned your squad. You saw true humor in that event. Our friendship grew and you were a pleasure to work with. I have to work hard to remember those positives, compared to the memory of that horrible night. It is hard not to feel anger when I go by your dock, knowing what your wife and family has missed. It is hard not to let anger be there, but Terry, that is not you or your memory. Your memory is one who cared, who had a deep sense of humor and community service, a love of family, and of life. I have to make myself not play "what if", but instead realize "what was". What was life shared with you, what was making calls with you, and what was just sitting car to car, talking.

Your family and friends miss you. I have not visited your grave, and for that I am sorry, but I grieve too much for that. The day of your funeral, I worked the street so others could attend. I was being selfish, as I could not bring myself to attend. Today, I have taken time from life to remember the good things and to thank you, Terry, for being a friend, and coworkers for many years.

By the way Terry, where are my pants? ( Private joke, Terry's cleaners lost a pair of pants of mine years ago, but I would not let them be replaced, as it was more value to ask that question now and then just to get Terry fired up. )

Missing you greatly,

Gregg

Major Gregg Wilkinson
Independence Police
March 17, 2010

Terry,
It doesn't seem like this many years have passed but they have. I still think of you often, and wish things would have been different. As the years have passed, your story has been told many times and I know deep down it has saved someones life.
I still hurt so much and I wish you were still here.

Anonymous
March 17, 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
March 17, 2010

You will never be forgotten Terry, you are a hero to the city of Independence. Rest in peace brother.

Independence Police Officer
March 17, 2010

9 years ago I was in college....You were patrolling the streets that I now serve. Officer Foster I look at your photo before I saddle up for the day and remember your story. I thank you for your years of service and the lives you may have touched and changed. May the lord continue to shine his heavenly light upon you and your family. Thank you for your courage on your EOW. Officer Foster you are not forgotten.

Anonymous
March 17, 2010

Terry, Well another year has passed and you are still gone... somedays I still cannot believe it. It has been such a long time and I think about you often... I know you are taking good care of all the rest of the family that are there with you.... man I miss Albert especially
Your birthday will be here soon, and we are going to see the Red Sox play the Royals that night... we will probably freeze just like we did on another trip to the ball park on your birthday.. if you and Claudia could be here to celebrate together that night all would be right in the world. Take care of yourself, know we love you and miss you and I will drink one for you at the game!
Betty Lou
friend

Betty Lou Anderson
friend
March 15, 2010

Its been a long time but it doesnt seem like it,i talk to kale and meah about u all the time they call u granpa terry and love u even though they never got to meet u. i will never let them forget you. i think about u every day love and miss you very much.

daughter Lori

Anonymous
February 22, 2010

Happy valentines day--I love you and miss you everyday.

Your wife

Debbie
Wife
February 17, 2010

I remember this day clearly. It was another call out for my father. But when my dad returned I knew something was wrong, my father was very upset. I remember meeting you a few times around the department when I was a little kid. But i do remember you were a very nice caring officer.
Thoughts and prayers still go out to your family and friend to this day. You will never be forgotten.
R.I.P Officer T. Foster

Logan Parks
February 8, 2010

OFFICER FOSTER YOU ARE TRULY AN AMAZING MAN FOR KEEPING YOUR COMMUNITY SAFE FOR 32 YEARS. EVERYDAY YOU PUT ON THAT BLUE UNIFORM YOU TOOK A RISK THAT YOU WERE WILLING TO TAKE BECAUSE YOU LOVED YOUR JOB. YOU WENT BEYOND "TO SERVE AND PROTECT" BY MAKING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO YOUR CHOSEN PROFESSION. THE THIN BLUE LINE GOT THINNER WHEN YOU LEFT US. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND AFTER 8 YEARS YOU ARE STILL REMEMBERED BECAUSE HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

AL LLANOS
FRESNO PD RET.
October 2, 2009

Always remembered and never forgotten. Rest in Peace Terry Foster, you will never be forgotten.

Independence Police Officer
March 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 17, 2009