Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sergeant Mayo.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 13, 2021

Merry Christmas, Sergeant Mayo. We always include you in our thoughts this time of year. Barry came up in conversation this past week. We are thinking of him too.

MPOIII Nicholas Rhodes
New Bern Police Department

December 25, 2020

Thank you for your service to the community that I call home and work. Your legacy has not been forgotten and will live forever in the hearts of our city.

MPO I Sharice Garrard
New Bern Police Department

June 4, 2019

Sergeant Mayo,

Many generations of Police Officers have come and gone from our agency since your passing but your memory still lives on. Either through our memorial hallway or our FTO program, new Officers are being taught about who you were and the appreciation our community had for you. I've reached out to several people who worked with you then and I've heard about the fond memories they have of you. The stories that have been newly captured over the past several years paint a clear picture of the kind of man that you were.

I feel privileged to be a part of this agency knowing that many of the examples that have been set are your own. You were a valuable mentor to those who knew you.

We will do our best to keep your memory, and the memory of our other fallen brothers, fresh in the minds of those who wore, wear and will wear this patch.

Thank you

MPO II Nicholas Rhodes
New Bern Police Department

September 19, 2017

Sgt Mayo, thank you for your service; you fathered a great son who keeps and honors your memory.

Captain Nick Lucas
New Bern PD

May 30, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 29, 2015

As I have been pondering my fathers life - I went onto the internet to do a little bit of research and found the Officer Down Memorial Page. I didn't know this page even existed.

To all those individual that have responded and offered their condolences here -- I give thanks. My father past away when I was but 3 years old and with my two sisters (4yrs and 6 months of age) - we were left with very few memories.

Today - I am well into my 50's with my own children (a son and two daughters) and now grandchildren, and often wonder what my life would have been had my father not passed away so early in his life.

My wife made a very profound statement to me when I asked this question and stated that I had lived my life as my father would have. My wife wrote a poem for me (depicting what my life might have been and turned out to be) and I offer it here as a refection to my fathers memory.

The title of the poem is apply named "My Wife, Son & Two Daughters". In the memory of my father (who left behind his wife, son & two daughters when he past away) - I beleive I have lived the life he couldn't. So in found memory to my father and those that offer there best wishes -- I give you my life story!
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"My Wife, Son & Two Daughters"

When I was three, my Daddy left this world,
leaving behind his wife, son and two daughters...

Growing up we moved around,
not really planting our feet firm on the ground...

Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins I had,
a lot of family situations were sad...

My survival depended on my getting away,
the Air Force called and four years I stayed...

At the end of my tour a good buddy I'd see,
never dreaming his sister, my wife would be...

A fine son she did give me and I could see,
the making of my wonderful family...

Two daughters came next and the years they did fly,
two beautiful girls with twinkles in their eyes...

The grandkids will be coming soon enough,
I'm sure I'll push them on the swings and teeter-taughters...

All the while I'll know I've been loved by them,
my wife, son and two daughters.
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Thank you Dad, for allowing me to live the life that you couldn't. Love you always, your Son --- Barry

Barry L. Mayo
"Son" of a fallen Police Officer!

February 12, 2013

If Carl is who I think he is he served with my Dad in the Merchant Marine during WWII. He was my Dad's close friend and to the end of my Dad's life in 2004 he would get out pictures of him and Carl as handsome young sailors from various ships and Ports of Call. Telling the stories and looking at the pictures always brought a smile to his face. From my Dad's description of Carl I can"t imagine he would have wanted to go any other way. My Dad asked me to try to locate Carl in the year before his death and I did not find this page. I am glad I didn't. I am sure Carl and my father are swapping stories and riding vintage Indians in the great here after. My respect and condolences to Sgt Mayos family. Know that he had at least one friend out in the world that made sure his children and family knew he thought Carl walked on water.
Warm Regards,
Mary V McAtee daughter of the late John J McAtee

Mary V McAtee
Daughter of a shipmate and friend of Carl.

November 15, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

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

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

May 29, 2009

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR DEPARTMENT AND COUNTRY. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

May 29, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

May 29, 2007

The policeman stood and faced his 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 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 awful 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 times 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 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 borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

Deputy Meredith Ward
Gulf County Sheriff's Office (FL)

January 13, 2007

You are not riding alone, Sgt. Mayo. You have many members of the Blue Knights who proudly saddle-up with you.

God bless you for your service and sacrifice.

DE
Blue Knights MO VII
Chapter President

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

May 29, 2005

I just saw the memorial for Sergeant Carl Ellis Mayo Jr.. From one old motor jockey to another I'd like to say, "Job well done and save us a seat." May God bless the families left behind.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

May 2, 2005

No officer should go without a message of remembrance. Brother you have not been forgotten, and it is nice to see you have been added to this page. You have some great company there, and I'm sure you and Don and Jeff (and a few more) are sharing "war stories". Rest in peace brother, and please continue to watch over the ones that still walk
THE THIN BLUE LINE

Mari Clark
Craven Co Sheriff Office New Bern NC

December 10, 2004