Officer Down Memorial Page

We were rookies in the same recruit class Roger and I, and he excelled in class and in the field. I'm sorry you didn't get to retirement. You deserved so much more. When Roger was working, you knew he had your back. Rest in peace friend. It won't be the same without you in town.

Pfc. John T. Mood
Charleston Police Dept. (Retired)
May 20, 2011

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
April 5, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
April 7, 2008

Thinking of you on the 4th anniversary of your EOW.
Thank you for your many years of dedicated service.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

April 5, 2008

PFC Myers,
On today, the fourth anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Charleston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
April 5, 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
November 16, 2007

pfc Rogers , thank you sir for your service.. as today marks another year of your absence , may your presence be felt by your family and friends and may you know sir that we salute you and you'll never be forgotten .

officer val pickens
b'ham p.d./b'ham,al
April 5, 2007

Dear PFC Myers,
Thursday will be the Third Anniversary of your final flight Sir. You are not forgotten and will forever be remembered in our hearts. Thank you for your service to the town of Charleston and the state of South Carolina. May your family and friends know that others will be thinking of them and that they are still in our prayers.
As our family will be remembering my son-in-law Sgt Jeffrey Hewitt EOW 04-04-04. All BLUE LINE families remember our Hero's every day. You Sir, now rest in the arms of Jesus with all those who have gone before. Please know you are one of our Hero's that will live forever in our memories..Rest in peace. Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore
April 3, 2007

Thank you for your service sir. You will always be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
November 23, 2006

DID A SEARCH OF MY NAME. I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND ANOTHER OFFICER SHARED MY NAME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. GOD BLESS.

OFFICER ROGER A. MYERS
AKRON POLICE
October 20, 2006

To Private First Class Roger Myers and his loved ones:

On this the second anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Reading the loving reflections about your beloved Roger gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable man he was, and how many good times he shared with his family members
and friends.

Rest in Peace, Officer Myers. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the fourteen years of distinquished service Roger gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 5, 2004.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

April 5, 2006

Officer Myers, you are a hero. Thank you for serving the citizens of Charleston and the State of South Carolina. Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you and your loved ones.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
April 5, 2006

You served faithfully for 26 years and
then your career abruptly ended. I am so sorry you never got to enjoy
the retirement that you so richly deserved. God bless you for your
service and time has not diminished
your sacrifice. With love from one coast of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

April 5, 2006

We miss you Roj, you were an excellent man. Rest in Peace - We Love You!!

Sgt. Jeff Robertson
Charleston Police
January 7, 2006

You are still remembered. My God watch over your family and friends.

PFC Joseph J. Matuskovic
Charleston Police Department
December 20, 2005

Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you, and will never forget you. On the anniversary of my son's accident, I decided to say it was Clint's first birthday in heaven. So on that note, I just wanted to wish you a happy first birthday in heaven.
To the family my prayers are with you. I know how hard everyday is without Roger.
We will always remember.
PFC Myers look Clint up for me tell him I miss and love him.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04
April 5, 2005

ONE MOMENT

In the whisper of the wind,
I felt God embrace me.
As the voice of a loved one,
I heard God speak to me
Looking in a mirror
I saw God smile at me.
One moment and I knew
That God and I were one.
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Though your smile is gone forever,
And your hands we cannot touch;
Still we have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we will never part.
God has you in His keeping
And we have you in our hearts.
We know you walk beside us,
And when our lives are through,
We pray that God will take our hands
And lead us straight to you.

February 28, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA
August 24, 2004

Roger,
While I lived in Charleston, you protected me. Thank You. While I played (too often sometimes) you were there as my keeper. Thank You.

Thank you for all you did and all you helped. God Bless you and may God watch over your family.

Fellow Officer
July 25, 2004

We are truly saddened at Roger's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.
June 11, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Private First Class Roger Myers... and the Charleston Police Department... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Roger... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue
May 6, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER MYERS, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WOKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
April 25, 2004

My husband, Sgt. Marc Muncy, died in an automobile accident while responding to a call for back, exactly 9 years to the day before PFC Myers. My heart goes out to his family, for I truly know how difficult this loss is and will continue to be. Please know that you are a part of a family that stretches across the nation and that family has its arms around you.

Becky Muncy
Surviving Spouse, Sgt. Marc Muncy (E.O.W. 04/05/95)
April 20, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you PFC Myers for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous
April 20, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Roger did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Roger be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that PFC Myer's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Roger is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Roger was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Deputy Sheriff Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)
April 19, 2004