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Chief Sergeant Hugh Thomas Lowery

Bon Air Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, April 23, 1924

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Reflections for Chief Sergeant Hugh Thomas Lowery

Chief Sgt. Lowery,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bon Air.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 23, 2024

Chief Sergeant Hugh Thomas Lowery will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

April 11, 2018

to good a man and to young to die

hugh mayberry
police supporter

May 23, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 85th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, 81 years after you were killed.

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

March 31, 2009

We thank you for your service Sir. You are not forgotten.\Mother of Fallen Hero Joshua T. Miktarian e.o.w.7-13-08; Twinsburg, Ohio

joshsmom..mindy barlow
mother of a fallen hero

January 24, 2009

"THE FINAL INSPECTION"

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

June 1, 2007

Thank you for your service sir, 83 years later you are still remembered as I pass by your memorial quite often on hwy 70 east. Your killer may not have been punished here on earth but a higher power will deal with him. RIP sir.

Officer
S.P.D

April 6, 2007

Chief Sgt Lowery,
May you rest in peace and look upon us as we continue the fight. God bless.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

June 10, 2005

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