Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I served with Officer McCurry in 1983 as an Umatilla Tribal Officer. He was a friend and has been missed. It is hard to remember when I was told he was gone, but my memories of him will always be in my heart. God bless you Gene.

Sgt. Nick Pizer, retired.
Umatilla Tribal Police, Tongue Point Police.

May 16, 2018

I got a job as a reserve at Myrtle Point just after you passed, I saw your patch. You had the respect of your co-workers ...Rest in Peace

Reserve
Myrtle Point

October 3, 2016

I cannot believe it has been 28 years. I think of you often and still think of things I would like to share with you of my day and what should have been our life. (Like grandchildren and so much more.) You were taken away too soon and I still miss you.

Teresa McCurry
Widow

April 22, 2016

I can't believe it has been 26 years. I think about you often and how much you taught me. Say hello to Russ, Lisa and Carl for me!

D. Boggs

April 22, 2014

Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. Thinking of your family today and praying for God to send them strength.

Laura Gibson-Szerokman, Surviving Spouse
of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 04/25/98

April 22, 2014

I am a friend of Gene's youngest son Mike, and I remember you as a very good man, and I know you kids are better because of you and what you thought them. I remember feeling safe when you all live 3 or 4 houses from me. I remember the day you where lost, and how our little town of Myrtle Point rallied behind your family. I too now serve our town not in the Police Department, but on the City Council. I will try and put up a memorial in your honor here in the little town your protected all those years ago.

Jamie Wright-Myers

April 21, 2013

I realized today I am the same age as mom when she lost you. I miss you every day. You never got to meet your grand children. That is simply the worst part. I want to thank those who lost family, near the same day perhaps in a year far from your own. They know a pain similar to what I know. Some of them made comments here, Derwin Boggs (Who I would like to talk to), Ret. Sgt. Darrell King, David L. Bell a Sergeant in South Carolina, James Sheppard, Phyllis Loya and Robert Moore (who had a funny nickname, I won't say it here.) He is one I personally have met. These people knew you, or at the least had family who stood up knowing the risk, and became honest to God Heroes! Papa, You are MY HERO! That will never change. Here I am serving the people, as a simple bus driver in Portland. I can not do what you did, I can not risk my life as every officer does every single day to keep the public safe from bad people. I just get them home. While on MY bus they are safe, like you made the whole community safe. Again, my Hero. As this 25th year moves on, I am better because of you. I will always miss you, but your power makes me... ME. I love you for all of time.

Michael McCurry
Youngest Son

January 22, 2013

April 22 was my beloved Aunt's Birthday.
Where is officer McCurry's family now??

I moved to Myrtle Point in 2011

citizen Patrica
citizen

August 31, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 23, 2012

Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting you; I know that you live on through the successes and happiness of your boys.
Never Forgotten, Always Remembered

julie philley (jones)
family aquaintance

June 17, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 22, 2010

You have been gone for 20 years but not forgotten. Thanks for the knowledge. RIP

Cpl. D.Boggs
Port Orford PD

April 23, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 14, 2008

IT has been a long time but i remeber all you have taught me put it to use. I think and hope you would be proud of me. you will be greatly missed.

Aubrey S. McCurry
son

October 17, 2006

You have been gone a long time Gene, I was just remembering the things you taught me when I was a young cop who thought he knew it all. Thanks Gene I still carry that knowledge with me today. I miss you!!

Officer Derwin Boggs
Port Orford Oregon Police Dept.

June 30, 2006

A very brave man.May you Rest in Peace.

April 22, 2006

Gene,

I'll never forget your story, you shared at Crime Prevention about the stolen front loader tractor you recovered. You were from that time on known as "Front Loader" in the Crime Prevention Assn. of Oregon. May GOD bless those who still miss you so much.

Ret. Sgt. Darrell King
Coos Bay PD

April 13, 2006

Its been many years since you were taken. I am still trying to live up to the moral lessons you instilled in me when I was little. You inspired so many and because of that you will live forever. I miss you. I think of you every day dad.

Michael W. McCurry

November 11, 2005

Gene
It has been many years since I last seen you, and many years since you have been gone, but you are not forgotten. You took the time and enthusiam to be a trainer not only for me but many others. I still remember many or your lessons. Thanks for being a freind and instructor.

doug s

April 24, 2005

Gene,
You were more than my friend , my FTO, you were my HERO!
You taught me life lesson's as a young man that have stayed with me through the years and has helped me become the man I am today, For that I will always be grateful!

I miss you R8

Robert Moore
CTUIR Gaming Commission

January 5, 2004

Just remembering Gene today, we just lost one of the greatest cops I have known on 04/25/03! I hope they meet where ever they are!

I miss you Gene!

Derwin Boggs
Bandon Police Dept.