Officer Down Memorial Page

10 years have passed and I still shed a tear for you.

Ron Birkhimer
Dresden REACT #4811
January 17, 2012

Only have the ability to say one thing "17"

Lt. William Shaw
Zanesville Ohio Police Department
January 9, 2012

I still remember and miss you very much! Never forgotten.

S71
January 8, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for aolace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 8, 2012

Tanner, I love and miss you very much. I miss seeing you and talking with you. I miss the happy times we've shared together and all the times we can't. Our time together in this life was short, but the love we had for each other will last an eternity. Thanks for watching over me. Love you and miss you brother.

Anonymous
loved one
May 29, 2011

While reading some of the reflections, I noticed one of them saying Happy Birthday. Then noticed the date. Happy Birthday Deputy Tanner. Keep close watch on us on the streets and inside of the fences.

Floyd Mullens, Sr.
FCI El Reno, Oklahoma
February 11, 2011

9yr's brother, I miss your smile and your laugh so much. Your voice still echos in my mind from that horrible night. I know you watch over us all and unfortunately you have a new friend to walk with for eternity in Deputy Hopper. May you both rest in peace. Love ya J.

D12
Muskingum Co SO
January 8, 2011

It's coming up on 9 years since you were taken from us. I still find myself thinking and talking about you ofen. I see your picture everytime I walk downstairs, a picture of how I remember you, with a great smile and having a good time. I was at your old house the other day for work, and I remembered all the good times we all had there. I will always remember, Miss ya.

S71
January 2, 2011

RIP my Brother. Thank you for your service.

Deputy S. Yates
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)
July 28, 2010

8 Years since you were taken, thinking of you and still fighting the good fight. Your voice still echos in my head like it was yesterday. Hope you like the flowers, even thouh their always the same.

D12
MCSO
January 8, 2010

You have not been forgotten as true heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
January 8, 2010

Just thinking about..Now you have Brico to keep you company. RIP Tanner

Teresa Fisher
March 25, 2009

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 23, 2009

I THINK OF YOU OFTEN, AND MISS YOU! YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTON!!!

S-71
MCSO
February 15, 2009

I've been thinking of you a lot here lately. I miss you more everyday.

Anonymous
February 8, 2009

I took your father and mother in law out the other night for a beer. We had a wonderful visit. They told me a funny story about S-71 stopping by their house. I realized how much they love and care for all of us. Anyone wearing a badge is family to them. Texted your wife, told her we were all thinking about her.

Lt. Bill Shaw
Zanesville Police Dept.
January 22, 2009

Don't have much to say other than it still hurts and the tears still fall. RIP

D12
MUSKINGUM CO SO
January 9, 2009

Still thinking about you! I will never forget!

Anonymous
December 8, 2008

I still remember the times we talked. You were always there for me and other officers. You are not forgotten and will be remembered always!

June 2, 2008

Everyday I'am reminded how small this world is, for instance several years ago I'am on patrol on the North end of the county when a vehicle drives by me and the license plate reads "DEPUTY17". Sometime passes and the owner of the vehicle apparently called our office for assistance to which I responded. There I met Mrs. Tanner and during our conversation she explained what happened to Robert. I see this vehicle often and it always reminds me of the price paid to sleep peacefully in our beds at night. Tonight while surfing the internet and the memorial page the Tanners came to mind so here I sit getting to know Robert. I truly appreciate what I have read and its given a deeper stronger sense of appreciation for his scarifice, Thank You!

Deputy Sheriff Tom Grimsrud
Jefferson County S.O. Montana
March 9, 2008

I just found this website:
And wanted to say you are missed dearly by all who knew and loved you especially family. I think of you often.
Keep a watch over us and keep us safe.

A Friend
February 13, 2008

Well, Tanner,

Today would have been your birthday. I just wanted to say I was thinking of you and Happy Birthday

s71
friend/co-worker
February 12, 2008

I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME AND MISS YOU DEEPLY.

S71
MCSO
January 8, 2008

6 YEARS TODAY AND IT STILL SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY, LAID ANOTHER BROTHER TO REST TODAY GUARD AND WATCH OVER HIM
RIP

D12
January 8, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 3, 2008