Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gosh Byford I am so sorry you aren't with us. God bless you. You were such a kind wonderful man. I will never forget you and the time we worked together in the old jail. You went on the road and I took your place. I retired from Escambia co sheriff office in 2009.

Ione Michele peavy deputy/victim adv
Escambia co sheriff dept

May 11, 2022

Byford today I was thinking about our time together at Angelina County. Years have gone by but my friendship is still strong. Rest in Peace my brother.

Wendell L Carver
Mesquite Police Retired (former Lufkin Police Department Officer)

September 25, 2021

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 11, 2020

RIP Brother. And the uncle got nothing. Great job criminal justice system.

Deputy Constable Anonymous Anonymous
31 years of service

April 20, 2018

I was on Duty the day this happened. I went to the scene about 10 miles out of the City. Byford fought a good fight, he just needed some help. This was so uncalled for. From a friend and Brother in Law Enforcement. Rest In Peace Brother, You have Fought a Good Fight.

Sgt. David Walker
Lufkin Police Department
Traffic Division

Sgt. David Walker
Lufkin Police Department 1978-?

October 27, 2014

love you miss you you were a great man and leader and an even greater friend you are always on my mind and in my heart. Thank you for your service, friendship and your ultimate sacrifice. Rest in PEACE my FRIEND

TOOTSIE PHILLIPS
Friend

July 20, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 31rst anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

May 5, 2013

Byford, I still miss your smile and friendship. You will always be in my thoughts. God Bless your family and may you continue to watch over us as you walk with God.

Officer Wendell L. Carver
354th District Court

April 8, 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 30, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYALTY AND UR SACRAFICE.

SON OF OFFICER JOHN EDWARD LOGAN HUNTINGTON PD EOW MARCH 13, 2004

March 2, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice...Respect and Appreciation from all of us.

Lufkin P.D.

June 30, 2006

May you Rest in Peace knowing that you are remembered.Thank you for your service.

May 27, 2006

None of the fallen should go unremembered. Rest in Peace & safe shift brother.

a colleague from the UK

September 10, 2004