Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It’s sad and troubling that nobody was ever convicted for these heinous murders, especially given what was referenced in the previous reflection. Mr. Lloyd Jackson, I hope you and your loved ones take some small comfort in knowing that your great uncle died a hero, and while his killers may have never been convicted, they surely faced a much higher justice at a later time in a different place. Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

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

February 16, 2021

Sadly, no one was ever sentenced for the murders of officers Jackson and Dotson. After two trials both ended in hung-juries. An eyewitness, a black man, identified one of the men as the man who ran by his house. Bloodhounds were brought in from Nashville and tracked the man to his home where a recently cleaned gun was on a dresser. To show the sign of the times then, one juror said "I ain't never gonna convict a white man on the testimony of a dog and a n_ _ _ _ _!

Lloyd Jackson
Great Nephew of Officer Jackson

October 12, 2013

I am privileged to be among the first to leave a reflection Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 16, 2012

OFFICER JACKSON, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 16, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 10, 2008

You are a hero and will be remembered forever.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 25, 2006

GOD BLESS THIS FALLEN HERO

Anonymous

December 8, 2003