Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After all of these years you are still a part of our lives. Thank you for your support as I became an adult. Thank you to the deer hunter for not letting your killer get away. Thank you for being one of the angels watching over my kids. Thank you for wonderful memories.

Dollie Lynch
Friend

June 5, 2010

Patrolman Long,
On today, the 33rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. Thank god, that deer hunter was there to take care of that POS that killed you.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

November 21, 2009

I was just a young teacher in McCamey at the time of Officer Long's death. We worked with his wife who was a teacher at McCamey ISD also. We all had great respect and admiration for Sammy. Although it has been many years now, I still think of Sammy and his sacrifice for all of us. He has not been forgotten. One day I will run into him again and will personally thank him. God bless all law enforcement officers and their families!

Bill Cass
Retired Teacher-formerly with McCamey ISD

October 26, 2009

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 3, 2008

Rest in peace Sir

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 30, 2007

Patrolman Long, you have not been forgotten. Thank you to the watchful citizen that did not let your murderer escape!

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

August 2, 2007

Merry Christmas Sammy, just stopped by to say even after 30 years, we have never forgotten you and your sacrifice. Heaven still sings for you Sammy, and tears still fall. Good bye Brother,,

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Department

December 24, 2006

I was 26 years old when I read this story in the Odessa American and remember how mad it made me. Now at 56 when I drive past the your memorial on the highway the same feelings return. Thank you sir for your sacrifice.

Thank you dear hunter for your action and your discreetness.

Gerry Lemley
Fellow Texan

November 18, 2006

I was only one month old at the time of your death but looking at this page brings to mind the things that we do as State Troopers. I honor you this day as I look through this webpage. Look over us from your place in heaven as we continue the watch. To the hunter,if you ever read this page,thank you sir for helping my fallen brother.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

August 10, 2006

To a hero I knew when just a little boy, a man I admired and wanted to be when I grew up. I only met him several times as a child, but I remember the fine family he had, and wish to give my thanks to Trooper Long for his dedication to service and humanity. To his family I wish to say this, the many years that have gone by have never let me forget your family hero, I think about him always, as do many others. Rest In Peace Sammy, the sun has set on another day and the angels still sing and pray.


Roger S. Parker
Police Officer # 904
Pelican Bay Police Department, Texas

Roger S. Parker
Pelican Bay Police Department, Tarrant County Texas

May 4, 2004