Officer Down Memorial Page

To clear this up a little these were my fathers Brothers who did the shootings. There were 12 brothers and sisters in this Lane family my father being the second youngest! Age 7 born Dec 23 1927. He would not speak of this until we got older then to say only this is the reason I never want to see my children in trouble! Most family members left the Texas area to get away from this tragic event. Again May God Bless the Cecil Chapman Family, and his continuing Legacy!

Civilian Sheila Lane
Sheila Lane (Neice to Laroy Lane)
April 30, 2012

I want to let any living family member or friend to Cecil Chapman to know that I am truly sorry to know of his death, This was a tragic ordeal for all involved. I am trying to learn and understand my family history and what happened that fateful day. My father was only seven when it happened and remembers very little of the facts, and would never talk of it. It was a difficult thing to have happen to your family. I know Cecil must have been a dedicated Sheriff and wonderful husband and Father. I am truly sorry

Sheila Lane
Neice to Leroy Lane
June 21, 2009

I did a lot of my growing up running around the area where this occurred and had never heard this story.
Deputy Cecil Vincent Chapman will be forever remembered as a true American hero. May God keep safe from harm the men and women of the Dallas County Sheriff's Department.
I'd like to say thanks to the ODMP for their hard work.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.
July 27, 2005

Cecil after all of these years you are still remembered as a hero! God bless you sir.

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.
March 29, 2005