Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Deputy Fleshner. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
March 24, 2012

It's so hard to believe it's been 9 years since you were called home. You're still in my heart, and I can remember that tragic day as if it were yesterday. I remember being 15 years old and meeting you for the first time. Who would've known you'd become like my older brother always looking out for me. Love and miss you!!

Crystal Davis
January 13, 2012

9 years today you were called home to Heaven. You are still greatly missed and loved by many people. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Our daughter Emilee is amazingly smart, talented and beautiful. She looks so much like you. Long beautiful blonde wringlet hair, blue eyes, long eyelashes... She is a hot mess! Memories is all I can give to her to keep you vivid in her heart. I would give ANYTHING for her to have you here to cherish the memories I have watching her grow. She's my heart and soul! Keep your arms tightly around us. Rest in peace, you are remembered today and everyday! Never forgotten.

Angie Bridges
Mother of Emilee Fleshner
January 13, 2012

Missing you today. Tom and I think of you so much. We always talk to Emma about you. R I P

Barbara kramer
Tom And Barb Kramer friend and grandparents of Emma Fleshner
January 13, 2012

Adam, The old 2412 misses you.
You were always there for me in the hard times, The old days, You myself: Perry and Laumaur donig our thing. Just wanted to let you know I miss you and think of you everyday. When we meet up again up stairs I will say> Adam could you please sharpen this dull knife like you always did and you would say yes for a coke, if you say please.

You held my daughter, Kissed my wife, Shook all my inlaws hands. But first you always had my back.

Miss you and Love You BROTHER

Adrian Pillow
Federal Lawenforcemnt
October 28, 2011

It has been so long sense I was able to leave a message on here. Your birthday is coming as well as Angels and Mom's. Damn how I miss all of you. Seem's now it's just Mark and I left anymore. I miss your laughter and can still hear it in my head. I miss you being such a smart ass and making me laugh. I found the picture of you trying to lick my face when we were at Angels funeral arrangements. Even then you tried to make jokes. I look at pictures of you and Mom and Angel and I miss yall so much and sometimes am lost with out yall. But it gives me peace knowing mom is home with you now. I love you little brother and miss you so deeply. Can't wait to see you again on the other side.xoxoxo.


Love you,
Melissa

Melissa Fleshner
Sister
June 22, 2011

RIP my Brother

Deputy S. Yates
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)
August 9, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th 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.

I pray for solace for all those 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 13, 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 23, 2009

I pulled up the ODMP web page and you popped up as the Always Remembered picture at the bottom. I can't believe it has been six years. I still remember getting the phone call. I think of you often and for some reason the memory of you and I talking on the side of the road just south of the Homeland overpass after a traffic stop always comes to mind. You were and still are a good man. I hope that we will again see each other on the south side of an overpass in the Homeland. Take care!

ATF 4450
ATF
February 2, 2009

Another year has come so much has change since you left that day.We still think about you everyday.Just know we love and miss you more then words can every say.

Holly & Tommie Spikes
Charton County S.O
January 13, 2009

Thank you once again for your sacrifice, brother. Losing you and Bob has made me so much more aware of how each day as an LEO you stand in the gap between right and wrong protecting and defending life all the while willing to lay down your own. This Tuesday will be five years since you left us while going to the aid of your brother officers. My prayers go out to officers everywhere who continue on in your absence. God bless and continue to keep your family. I know they must be very proud.

Michelle Conner Whitley
Former CCSO dispatcher/JSO K-9 Aux.
January 9, 2009

Adam,

I remember talking to you the day before your service ended and how happy you were just to (be)!

I'm still thinking of you this day Thursday 12th, 2008.
You may have Fallen.... but not forgotten by me.........

Your uncle James Paul Grierson

James P Grierson
Uncle
June 12, 2008

Adam,
It has been five years so hard to believe it has been that long. Emma has got so big you would be in shock. We love you and miss you ever day

Tommie & Holly Spikes
CCSO
January 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
January 4, 2008

Merry Christmas. Miss you still.

ATF 4450
ATF
December 28, 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
December 23, 2007

Thought about you again today. Think about you a lot. Coming up on five years now. Miss you brother.

ATF 4450
ATF
November 6, 2007

Hey, Adam
It's been awhile .me and Tommie just had our third child another girl..LOL... I know you would like that one. Everyone still thinks about you and miss you every day

Holly Spikes
October 6, 2007

Well your birthday has come and gone and I couldn't get on here. So now that I can leave a reflection Happy late Birthday even if your not here to celebrate it. I had Emma and Lindsey for part of the summer and omg she is so beautiful. You would be soooooo proud. She asks alot of questions about her daddy and I was so happy to answer her, and show her pictures and a video of you. She loves her daddy and misses not being able to know you. She more than you could have ever hoped for. Love you and Miss you with all my heart and soul.
Melissa

Melissa Fleshner
August 1, 2007

Well it's Easter and I just finished watching Alexis find eggs. Tyler is to old now so he hid them. I will be seeing Emiley and Lindsey in a couple of weeks and I can't wait to see how much they've grown. I hear she's a pistol, makes me think of how you were when you were a kid. Always into something. Lord know's I hold on to all the memories I have of you sense they are all I seem to have left. I miss you every day and think why would this happen to such a fine young man. But the Lord took one of the best. We are just lucky you left a little piece of you behind in Emma. I love and miss you with every passing day.

Melissa Fleshner (sister)
April 8, 2007

[THE CALL]

The call came in and they were gone,
Racing through the lonely streets at the break of dawn.
They were there to help, to do what they could,
To serve and protect, because no one else would.

Insults and taunts they took in stride,
They knew their job mattered and in that, they took ride.
Most folks were unpleasant and put them down,
Loudly complained when they were around.

Yet they knew should they need them they need only call,
And they would respond and give them their all.
The danger was real, day after day,
But they never hesitated to step in harms way.

That was the oath they’d sworn to uphold,
Like those brave noble knights from days of old.
They never knew what the call would mean;
That there is no such thing, for police, as routine.

The shots rang out loud and clear,
Every cop’s nightmare, every cop’s fear.
His days on the job had come to an end,
Leaving his partner without his best friend.

Before a sea of blue, tears fell from this tough cop’s eyes,
As torn with grief he said his final good-byes.
One was now in a club he¹d hoped never to join,
Partners left behind who continue to mourn.

His wife and kids love him,
He knows that is true,
And how deeply he loves them,
He knows that too.

But it’s all different now,
Without his brother in blue
He’ll carry on and continue the fight,
But a part of him died with his partner that night.

May God Bless You, Dan!! I will remember you always.

Your friend and "brother in blue",
brantley county s.o.

brantley deputies
brantley
January 24, 2007

Time has not diminished your sacrifice. God bless all
those still missing you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 14, 2007

It's been four years since you left us all. I can't believe how it's just flown by. I can still remember the last time I saw you after Christmas we both telling each other we love each other and to both be safe. And then that awful day mom called and told me you were gone. I don't think I will ever get over that day. I love you with all my heart and I miss you now more than ever. The kids are all growing so fast. I have to tell Alexis stories about you. The good ones only lol. Well I love you and miss you and I know your looking down on all of us.

Melissa

Melissa Fleshner
sister
January 13, 2007

G-d bless.

January 13, 2007