Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Berry,

I just wanted to tell you Merry Christams and that I still think of you a lot. Take care.

Lieutenant V. Rosen
HCPD

Lieutenant V.T. Rosen
Former BCSD Dispatcher

December 23, 2009

We Love You and Merry Christmas.

Topanga and Yasmine Berry
Granddaughters

December 18, 2009

Well it's that time of year again that you loved. You enjoyed getting out and deep frying a turkey, and we enjoyed you ccoking it because it was good. Which it didn't matter what you cooked it was always good. I wish every year that you was here to enjoy this time together. We miss you so much, Johnny and I was talking last night about how you would enjoy Landon (Mitch's) baby. He is such a mess. We enjoy him so much. Well I will go for now but remember I love you and miss you so much.

Melissa Brown
Daughter

November 20, 2009

I met Wilbur in the mid 70's. The last time I saw him was in the summer of 2000. I was totally devastated when I saw the news of his passing. He was 1 of the finest men anyone could ever meet. I, along with many others miss him to this very day. When I think of him, I still shed tears. Wilbur, if there's any way you could know all this, just know, you were and are loved by many and always will be.

Anonymous

October 4, 2009

Thinking of you and wishing you were here. I love you Daddy.

Melissa Brown
Daughter

July 31, 2009

MISS AND LOVED YOU! UNCLE WILBUR:::::

Meleody Soto
Hampton SC

July 27, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen mother Larry Lasater

May 19, 2009

Daddy, Here is another Christmas without you. You would think that it would get better every year but it seems to get harder. Well Mitch is a daddy ( and me a grandma) he is so precious his name is Landon Louis Crosby. He is my heart. Mitch is still going to OTC. Jeb is in the 9th grade and doing good. I just wanted to let you know that I miss you so much. I will never forget the good times and bad times that we had. The last week that you were here I am so glad that we got to spend a lot of time together. Johnny and I talk about that alot and are so glad that we did get to spend those last few days with you. It was as if you thought something was going to happen to you. A couple of years ago I did my Christmas Tree in honor of you. I think I will do it again next year, I do the badges, #8, pictures of you through the years and handcuffs. Everybody thought it was so special for me to do it like that and like I said I honored you in every way that I could. I know with being the only daughter ( with all those boys) that we had a special relationship together. I just wish that you was still here for that to go on. Well I better go for now, but remember I still love you and miss you

Melissa Brown
Daughter

December 18, 2008

Rest easy, brother. The sacrifice you made for the people of Bulloch County has not been forgotten. Today, I honor you.

Ptlm. J. Anthony Sandoval #82
Kingsville POlice Department

October 24, 2008

Uncle Wilbur....
I miss you so much i just wish you was still here when i was around you i felt so loved you always told me you loved me and hugged me every time you seen me!
I wish you was still here to see the babys everybody is already had i done had a little girl she is so precious im in process of getting my Ged and im trying to do good for my life!
But i thought i would just tell you how much We miss you Moma talks about you all the time, just wishing you and grandma was still here with her!
She doesnt really talk to any of the family its just like the family just SPLIT apart i dont know what happen when grandma and papa passed away on us everything just went seperate ways!
I just wish everything was the same, but i guess it will never be again but were all doing good and i talk to brian all the time and Mr bobby told me that u were a hard working man all you did was worked! We all just sit in the yard and talk about you but i just wanted to let you know i love you so much and think about you all the time!!
Love you uncle wilbur!
Whitney&Donna!

Whitney Collins
Uncle

October 5, 2008

Daddy it's been seven years today and it seems just like yesterday that we lost you. I have heard nothing but good things from everyone about you and I know that they were all true. Even after seven years I still hear all the good things that you did to help the people in the community. It makes me feel good to hear these things. Your grandson is Graduating this year and he is going to College. I'm very proud of him.He is also going to be a daddy. Jeb is graduating from the 8th grade. Johnny and I are going to the grave today like we always do on this day, to tell you how much we miss you and love you. We have so many memories of us cooking out and going to the race track together, I just wish that we could still be doing all of these things together. I miss you so much Daddy. I lOVE yOU

Melissa Brown
Daughter

May 19, 2008

This story is for my Uncle Wilbur I don't know where to start. He was a great man,he was just in the wrong place at the time.He was on his way home from work. He was a sgrt. in Bulloch County. He got a dispatch and he turned around to go help. When he got there he was shot and killed trying to stop a bad guy and help his fellow workers. It was the worst night of my life. i did alot of things with this man me and my daddy. We would all cut fire wood together,and we had a great time doing it.My husband Freddy Aldrich would also be with us. We never had so much fun. We also had alot of cookout's together with a fire going outside. It's times like that that make us realize how much we miss him. He would always call me Kimbob. Uncle Wilbur and my daddy Earl were best friends they were always together. Wilbur we all miss you so much,and have not forgotten the good times with you. We will also never forget that tragic night you were taking from us,but we will see you again one day and we will be smiling. We miss you and love you very much Uncle Wilbur.

Kim Berry Aldrich
neice

February 21, 2008

Miss you brother.

Inv. Seaborn Tolpin
Former Bulloch Co. SO

November 27, 2007

"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

October 8, 2007

Sergeant Berry,

I just wanted to drop by, and let you know I have not, and never will forget about you. I have been away for a few days, adn missed your anniversary, but I did not forget. Please say hello to Chuck, Sergeant Gilbert, and Jimmy Chandler.

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department
Former Bulloch S.O. Dispatcher

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

May 20, 2007

Heros are never forgotten. Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 19, 2007

Sergeant Berry,

I just wanted to drop by and say Merry Christmas. I still think of you.

See you around.

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

December 26, 2006

Just Thinking about you and thinking it has been 5 years. Keep watching on us from up there and keeping us safe.
Still miss Bulloch 8
See you soon Sarge

matt lynn

May 25, 2006

Sarge,
I wanted to write to you today, because I will not be around on Friday, which will be the anniversary of your death. I went to Washington D.C. this past week for the National Police Week, and I saw yet again, your name on the wall. I am humbled to have known you. I will never forget you. Please continue to look out for all of us. Take care.

Detective Sgt. V.T. Rosen

Detective Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Dept.

May 17, 2006

Sergeant Berry was more than a good cousin but I will always remember his smile and laughter. He will truly be missed. I only regret that I had not seen him since I joined Navy. He was truly a credit to the Sheriffs Dept. and the County.

AE2(AW)Thompson, Gary
US Navy

April 6, 2006

I never met you Sgt. Berry, but after reading about you I wish I had. All of my family live or have lived in Bulloch county and that alone says what kind of great guy you where and still are. GOD bless you and your family and we will see you later.

Deputy Cole Brinson
Hernando County SO Brooksville FL

October 30, 2005

It was a pleasure to work with a fine officer like Wilbur. I am honored to have known and served with him. Wilbur you will always be remembered by your friends on the Georgia State Patrol. K.D. Griner GSP (retired)

(retired) SFC K. D. Griner
Georgia State Patrol

September 22, 2005

WILBUR I REMEMBER IN 1982 I WOULD GET OUT OF SCHOOL AT 12:00PM WORK AT THE JAIL UNTIL 6:00PM AND THEN RIDE CALLS UNTIL THE EARLY MORNING HOURS WITH YOU.AND THEN AT THE END OF 1983 I HAD THE GOOD FAITH TO WORK ON THE ROAD WITH YOU AS A DEPUTY.I REMEMBER YOU SAYING BOBBY TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY YOU WOULD WONT TO BE TREATED.WILBUR I GO TO THE GA POLICE MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE EACH YEAR TO REMEMBER AND HONOR YOU. WILBUR YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND AND YES YOU ARE A HERO.AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

LIEUTENANT BOBBY DURDEN
BULLOCH COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

August 16, 2005

Sgt. Berry,

I visited the Memorial in D.C. this week. I took a rubbing of your name home with me, and it is on my desk at work. I just wanted to let you know that I never forgot you. Take care, and please look after my friends, Sgt. Gilbert, and Officer Haist.

Detective Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police

August 7, 2005

Sarg, its been four years today that we got the news. it doesn't seem that long because so many of us still mourn your loss. to your family and your family at the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office, i still pray for you guys every night. i know you are in peace my brother keep your watch out up there for us with love, matt lynn

Deputy M. E. Lynn
Effingham County Sheriff's Office

May 19, 2005