Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Campbell. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 22, 2012

On August 27, 1976 I was wounded in the line of duty when I responded to an "unknown trouble" call in Chillum,Md.

The round entered my chest 1/2" below my heart and exited my back under my Sam Browne. I have often wondered why I was spared ?

Perhaps the Good Lord decided our beloved profession had suffered enough for one day because of your sacrifice ?

Thank You My Brother.

LT

Lieutenant J.S. Decker # 603
Prince George's County Md. Police
December 9, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 96th 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

Anonymous
August 27, 2009

Officer Campbell, I to serve for the San Diego Police Department. It's been 92 years after you gave your life for the citizens of San Diego. I see your image in our Museum and I to work the area where you gave the ultimate sacrafice. God speed and Rest in Peace.

Kevin Lares, Police Officer
San Diego Police Department
August 7, 2005

My name is Campbell too. As long as there are Campbell's in law enforcement you will not be forgotten sir. I hope to live up to the standard you set on that day.
NEVER GIVE UP.

Deputy
Sheriff
December 7, 2004

It is never to late to say thank you. So, Thank You for your service and sacrifice.

Det. D. L. Akins
Liberty Police Dept., Liberty, NC
August 27, 2004

05/26/04

You died a true hero Officer Campbell. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
May 26, 2004

Officer Cambell is a role model for all Officers. Excellent idea about the medal of valor.

Assistant curator to the Newark Police NJ Museum

Anonymous
September 1, 2003

Although its been almost a full century since the death of Officer Campbell, he is not forgotten. After being seriously injured with a gunshot wound, Officer Campbell continued to fight with the suspect holding him on the ground until back up officers arrived. Had he backed away and tended to his wounds, Officer Campbell would probably have lived but the suspect would have surely shot someone else.

As of now the San Diego Police Museum is pushing through a proposal to award Officer Campbell the Medal of Valor, something that wasn't available at the time of his death.

Officer Campbell, your unselfish heroism lives on. God bless you and rest in peace.

Steve Willard Director-Historian
San Diego Police Museum