Chief of Police Robert F. Sexton Olanta Police Department South Carolina Tuesday, April 27, 1976  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

What a miscarriage of justice and a "slap-in-the-face" to your family for the light sentence imposed on the murderer! Thank you for your courage and service to the citizens of Olanta.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)
2008-10-26

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, THIS WRITER, AS ALWAYS IS DISAPPOINTED THAT JUSTICE WAS NOT SERVED ON YOUR BEHALF, YOU SIR ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-05-01

Brother i remember you well even though i was only 12 years old when your duty ended. You left big footsteps for me to try to fill.I will do my best to fulfill what you started may god bless you.

chief mark strickland
olanta police dept.
2007-08-05

"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.
2007-07-09

What a terrible tradegy. And the "officer" who so cruely ended the Chief's life received only two years.....justice was not served.

Chief, thank you for your service and dedication.

Michelle - wife of LEO

2006-04-28

It has been thirty years since the end of your watch. You are still remembered. Thank you for your service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2006-04-27

Rest in Peace .

2006-04-27

I pray that you rest in peace and watch over us all as we continue to follow in your footsteps.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2005-07-11

REST IN PEACE


THANKS IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THEY PRICE YOU PAID

2005-04-27

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN MY BROTHER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

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