Officer Down Memorial Page

iI AM THE SON OF DOUGLAS M. JONES. I MY SELF HAVE BEEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR SINCE 1992. MY ONLY GRIPE ABOUT THE ARTICLE, IS THAT MY FATHER DID KNOW HOW TO SWIM. HE WAS ALSO CONSIDER TO BE ONE OF THE TOP OFFICERS AT THE DEPARTMENT. WITH THAT BEING SAID, LET US REMEMBER ALL OF OUR FALLEN BROTHERS ON WHAT THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE AND NOT HOW THE DEPARTED THIS WORLD.

INVESTIGATOR MARK JONES
WEST COLUMBA POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 26, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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.


Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 21, 2010

Even after so many years have passed, you have not been forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
August 21, 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
November 16, 2007

On your way home from duty, you volunteered to help answer a call. This resulted in your tragic death. Thank you for your dedication and service to Lexington County and for your ultimate brave sacrifice.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)
May 15, 2007

Uncle Doug

I miss you, I pray that your legacy will live on through you children and my cousin.

Henrietta S. Cox
Neice
March 26, 2007

Uncle Doug,

Though your death was surrounded by mystery, we are relieved in knowing you are now in a better place, 10-10 Alpha (Out of service at home) with our Lord. You are truly loved and missed. Until we meet in again,

Amp

MSgt Anthony Q. Sulton USAF Retired
Nephew
March 25, 2007

Uncle Doug,

We miss you and we love you. You will be forever missed by your family.

Your nephew,

Irvin Jones

Irvin Jones
Nephew
March 6, 2007

Uncle Doug I miss you so much. Can't wait to see you again.

Sandra L. Sulton
Niece
September 4, 2006

Always remembered, we love you, rest in peace Uncle Doug.

Liieutenant(ret) Art Sulton
Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept.
June 20, 2006

08-21-03, MAY GOD BLESS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
August 21, 2003