Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My friend always thinking of that horrible day

JOSEPH MCCANN
MPDC

March 12, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always always be remembered by your law enforcement family. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 12, 2022

A very good Officer and Friend to all, let's remember what he contributed to theSixth District community. He is missed by all.

Gary B Dicks Retied DC police Tech 2 Evidence and Patrol Officer and Retired Crime Lab Tech St Mary's County Md

March 9, 2020

Rest Easy Brother. Thank you for your service to our city and our nation.

Born & Raised in 7D

Sgt Patrick E. Carey
Jasper County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

March 12, 2018

Shift B1 at the Moore County Sheriff's Office is dedicating our shift to you. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Deputy Cody Holy
Moore County S.O.

March 11, 2018

ill see you in heaven one day my man thats for sure as i know you gave your heart to the lord jesus.

rick ford
dear friend

October 13, 2017

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 26, 2012

Ray,

Just want you to know I still think of you and what could have been. You are not forgotten. It seems like yesterday that you left us. You were such a great person, officer and those of us who knew you miss that great sense of humor. God bless you Ray Mumford.

Rest in peace.

Lt. Cliff Wilson (Retired)
MPDC

March 23, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

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. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memoireis 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

March 11, 2012

I remember him very nice he's my second cousin. He was very proud of being a police officer. What a shame.

diana cowart schaub
cousin

February 21, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Mumford. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 5, 2012

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

March 11, 2010

RIP.You will always be remembered by the ones who love and knew you.

Anonymous

October 12, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 7, 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

December 9, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Mumford, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
MPDC

April 8, 2007

RAY: I JUST ENTERED A REFLECTION ON GARY LUNING'S PAGE. AGAIN, I REMEMBER THAT DAY YOU LEFT US LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. WE HAD A LOT FUN WORKING TOGETHER AT THE 6D. I WAS WALKING INTO THE STATION FOR ROLL CALL WHEN I WAS INFORMED OF YOUR DEATH. RAY I ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU IN THE SECTION AND YOU HAD SUCH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. OFFICER'S COULD ALWAYS GET A LAUGH OUT OF YOU EVEN IN THE MOST DANGEROUS CALL FOR SERVICE WE WOULD GO ON. YOU WORKED A VERY TOUGH BEAT, BUT STILL THE COMMUNITY YOU WORKED IN LOVED YOU BECAUSE OF YOUR GREAT PERSONALITY. IT WAS ALMOST TO MUCH TO TAKE AS YOU DIED JUST AFTER GARY WAS SHOT AND KILLED ON HAYES STREET, N.E. I THINK OF YOU OFTEN. I HOPE YOU ARE ON THE ALL STAR SOFTBALL TEAM IN HEAVEN. ARE YOU USING THE SAME GLOVE THAT WAS PLACED ON YOUR CASKET? GOD SPEED. YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN BY THOSE WHO HAD THE PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU.

OFFICER CLIFF WILSON
MPDC 6TH DISTRICT

March 22, 2007

Never Forgotten!!!!!!!

5D Officer
MPDC

March 11, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

daughter of an officer

August 8, 2006

We miss you dearly. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

PS Eileen sends her love.

June 22, 2005

Rest in peace blue angel.

concerned citizen