Officer Down Memorial Page

Miss you: Some of us old timers were talking and you came up. Miss you, you were a good cop and partner
Tad

Capt. Tad Appleby
Bullhead City PD, former partner
November 4, 2011

Hi David, don't know why I thought of you today, but I saw your picture and remembered the fun times we had in high school. I miss you. Sorry I didn't wait when you went away...foolish girl I was! But glad to have loved you the time I had.

Ruth
Friend
August 31, 2011

hello my friend i just wanted to say you are remembered and missed

mike
friend
July 7, 2011

Officer Lupton, I did not know you but I know your son David Jr. He is a good man and wanted to post this here. I can't imagine meeting you and I hope to someday. RIP

A friend of David Jr.

Anonymous
October 28, 2010

hey dave I posted to you on the 20 year of your death and put 10 I guess I was trying to make it seem less time then it was I just wanted to say hi and let you know I think of you often.

mike
cpo friend
July 18, 2010

remembering you on the 10 year annivesary of your death you are remembered my friend i have thought of u often and remember you with happy thoughts of the short time we were in contact i hope god is still holding your family in his hands and know they are loved

mike
CPO (friend)
July 7, 2009

HAPPY FATHERS DAY MY FRIEND MAY GOD BLESS AND HOLD YOUR FAMILY THIS DAY

MIKE
FRIEND
June 21, 2009

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
June 3, 2009

hello my friend couple of days late getting on to leave this on the annivesary of your death i have thought of u many times i pray for your family i know you are watching over them i hope they are well

mike
friend
July 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
February 11, 2008

Thank you for protecting us all...Peace...

Steve Coleman
SFPD
February 10, 2008

dave i remember you well as when i met i was 16 and a police explorer for bullhead city pd and i remember how you would talk to me never talk down to me i have thought of u often in the last years i have wondered how your family was i know they probaly miss u alot but i know you are with god and the two take care of them rest in peace my friend

mike (Courtesy Patrol)
friend
February 2, 2008

To my father;

Daddy we miss so much, it kills me inside knowing that i have memories of you. i hope you are proud of me of all the things that i have accomplished. i'm joining the Navy soon and i never if i'd have another chance to be avle to get on here and leave this. Daddy i love you and i always pray for and have you in my thoughts.

james lupton
son
December 17, 2006

For some reason you crossed my mind today. Just wanted to stop by for a moment.

Dennis Potts
September 26, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Shreveport Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Corporal Lupton deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Corporal Lupton is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina
May 27, 2006

Dear Dad,
I didnt know much when I lost you, but I knew you loved me. I hope that when you look down on me you are proud of the man I've become. I love you dad.
David Jr

David W. Lupton Jr.
January 15, 2006

God bless. Rest in peace, David.

Michigan
August 27, 2004

David,

I just found this site, I cant believe it's been so long since that tragic horrible night. I remember the talks we had after you transfered to the Bullhead City, Az. Police Department, and how you used to talk about the Civil War re-enactments, and how you missed Shreveport. La. and how much you loved your family.

Rest in peace my friend, I think about you often, You and your family are in my prayers.

Officer Don Hurley
Eloy, Az. Police Department