Officer Down Memorial Page

I worked with Donnie for a few years on the Albany Police Department before going on to three other departments afterwards. Donnie has always stood out to me among all of the officers I have known, as one of my favorites. He was a good cop, a good man, a good father, a good friend, and his wife was an awesome woman. He wasn't perfect but none of us are. Although Donnie's life was short, he lived a good one thanks to the important people in his life and he knew it. I still think about him often and the little things that mean so much now.

Deputy Sheriff Berry "Pete" Rose
Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Vero Beach, Florida
December 22, 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 28, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the nineteenth anniversary year 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 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 4, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
April 9, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 19, 2008

God bless you Donald. The Commonwealth was blessed to have such a dedicated servant.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co., Ohio
September 7, 2007

The family of Donnie Ferguson and the citizens of Albany should be very proud of his life. He was a good officer and always looked sharp in his uniform. I enjoyed the short period of time I was able to work with him. He will always be missed.

Trooper Mark Cool (Ret.)
Kentucky State Police
January 23, 2006

OFFICER FERGUSON YOU WAS A GOOD POLICE OFFICER.THANKS FOR YOUR TOUR OF DUTY IN ALBANY.GOD BLESS.

GILBERT DANIEL
September 7, 2005

05/08/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrafice. You died a hero. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
May 8, 2004

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
I never got the chance to know you, but you sure were a blessing to your family. Thank you for all you did and your ultimate sacrifice. It will never be forgotten.

Jason Spencer
LFUCG