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Chief Jailer Bobby Lee Mayo

McLennan County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, February 28, 1971

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Reflections for Chief Jailer Bobby Lee Mayo

All these years later I still cherish our childhood memories. Practicing our dancing in the kitchen, you buying me my first pizza. My Christmas of BB gun and boots. I lost you too soon . You were always my best friend and even took me to the hospital when I had Susan. You married and had a beautiful family. We all missed you so much . Think of you every day uncle. Only a few of left now. Keep watch.

Carol mayo duron
Niece

August 31, 2023

Bobby,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McLennan County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P:
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 28, 2021

I will never forget this tragic time in my life. I was attending the 4 the grade and was in the same room with his daughter, we were childhood friends when this happens. To this day my brother and I remain close friends of with his son Don. Officer Mayo also served as Chief engineer with the McGregor vol fire dept. He and his family lived in top of the old two story fire station downtown that's no longer there. I attributed that as being my first inspiration of becoming a fire fighter. To all those officers out there and all those first responders and our armed forces, stay safe and thanks for your service. God bless officer Mayo and his family, rest easy.

Don C Yeager Asst. fire chief waco tx.
Waco fire rescue.

September 28, 2014

Thanks for your services.

David

February 28, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 41rst 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 28, 2012

Deputy Mayo, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 28, 2010

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

February 28, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANKK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 14, 2008

I was led here today.May you Rest in Peace.Thank you for your service.

May 31, 2006

Thank you for your service.You are not forgotten.

February 28, 2006

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