Officer Down Memorial Page

It's been a while since I left anything here but I always think of you. I went to "see" you the other day. I still miss you so much!!!!! Love ya Biggun!!!!!!

Anonymous
April 19, 2011

It's been a while since I left anything here but I always think of you. I went to "see" you the other day. I still miss you so much!!!!! Love ya Biggun!!!!!!

Anonymous
April 19, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of you being called away from duty. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and close friends. You will never be forgotten as true heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 10, 2011

thinking about you today

Anonymous
November 10, 2010

It's been 4 long years! Thinking about you today as always. I love you Biggun!!!

Anonymous
February 10, 2010

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
February 10, 2010

It's almost been 4 years. Gosh, where does the time go? I wish so many times I could have said many things that were in my heart. It's too late now but you know. I love you & miss you. I do have peace knowing that one day I will see you again. Rest In Peace Biggun!!!!

Anonymous
February 3, 2010

I have been thinking about you so much lately. I was driving this morning & heard both of our songs on the radio. It was strange. I couldn't help but smile & cry at the same time. I miss you. I wish you were here. I would give anything to hear you laugh or see that sneaky look on your face that you used to get when you were up to something. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I miss you!

Anonymous
September 1, 2009

In some ways it feels like its been just the other day when I saw you & other it feels like an eternity. I miss you. I wish you were still here. There is so much I want to say to you. Your always in my thoughts. I love you!

Anonymous
June 3, 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 19, 2009

Thinkin bout you Biggun!

Anonymous
February 11, 2009

To Deputy Stacy Edward McMurrough:

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

My heart is with all family members who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Deputy McMurrough.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Stacy gave to his community and the citizens of Arkansas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 10, 2006.

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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 10, 2009

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

Officer 11169
July 28, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 8, 2008

It's almost 2 years since you passed. There isn't a day that goes by you don't cross my mind. I wish there was ways to go back in time & change things. I know you can't but you just can't help your feelings. I miss you everyday! I know there will come a day when we meet again but it is still hard! Keep watch over us all Bigg'un! You touched so many lives & hearts. There is not way in the world you will ever be forgotten! I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU!

February 7, 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 20, 2007

Its been awhile since you left us but I still think of you often. I miss you still & wish I could see you. I know its seofish but I wish you were still here. I miss driving through the streets in town & seeing you in a hole fixin a leak or going down the road in your cruiser. I love you & can't wait til the day we meet again!

October 23, 2007

thinking about you today, may people learn from what you showed us

May 10, 2007

I ATTENDED YOUR FUNERAL EVEN THOUGH WE DID NOT KNOW EACH OTHER. YOUR RECIEVED AN "OFFICERS FUNERAL" AND IT WAS VERY IMPRESSIVE. IT WAS OBVIOUS TO SEE THAT YOUR DEATH IMPACTED OTHERS FROM ACROSS THREE STATES (ARK, TX, & LA.). YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN HOW MOVED YOUR FELLOW DEPUTIES WERE BY YOUR SACERFICE. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE'RE ALL IN YOUR DEBT FOR THE SACERFICE YOU HAVE MADE.

CPL. BRENT J. SCOTT
FRANKLIN COUNTY S.O., ARKANSAS
March 28, 2007

Thank you, again, Deputy McMurrough, for your service to the great state of Arkansas and all her people. You are not forgotten!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian
February 11, 2007

The first anniversary has arrived of your EOW and I know those that love you dearly have thought of you every hour of every day over the past year. You will never be forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let your memory end. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones, appear to them in their dreams to let them know that you are near and keeping watch over them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 10, 2007

missing u today

February 9, 2007

Well little brother, its been almost a year since you left us and I don't know if this will ever get any easier! You are in my thoughts everyday! Rest in peace my sweet angel and continue your watch over us from above. Your courage, committment and sacrifice helps give me the strength to face life each and every day with my head held high. I miss you big un, you may be gone but never forgotten. Love you, little bro.

Tricia Harris
Sister
February 2, 2007

As the first anniversary of your EOW approaches, please know that your sacrifice is remembered and honored. You will always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04
February 1, 2007

Thinking about you Stacy, as Feb 10th gets closer I still wish I could have done something to help you that night. love ya

January 14, 2007