Trooper Larry Eugene Small Maryland State Police Maryland Tuesday, March 10, 1987  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I still remember Mr. Small Troop Leader when I was in scouts. Him joining the police fore were one of several people in my life to motivate me to be in Public Servis. I have now been in Fire & EMS forth 20 years and 8 years as a 911 dispatch.

I pass his place of rest daily and still remember him like it was yesterday. A great guy and role model!

William C. King
WASHINGTON COUNTY 911
2008-12-19

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-03-13

Trooper Small,

I never had the opportunity to meet you in person, but from what I have researched and learned about you, you were a truly genuine individual and an asset to your department.

I want to thank your family for your contribution to the continuing of education for students wishing to follow in your footsteps and serve their communities. I have been awarded the Larry E. Small Memorial Scholarship and I can assure you it will be put to wise use.

Trooper Small, you are gone but not forgotten. Today makes 21 years since your tragic passing. Your legacy lives on.

Hagerstown Community College Student
Grateful One
2008-03-10

Brother Trooper,
From your hometown of Hagerstown and over 20 years later, you are still in our thoughts. I've had the honor to meet your father and talk to him on a routine basis at our local grocery store. Rest in peace my brother!

Cpl. Brian K. Smith
Maryland State Police
2008-02-24

"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
2008-02-18

Larry, I still think about you all the time and miss you dearly. You were the sweetest soul anyone could ever have the privilege of knowing. I pray you are well and that you continue to watch over all the police officers serving us so well now. Continue to rest in peace my friend.

Debbie, no rank, just a humble nurse
friend
2008-02-08

Rest in peace Tpr Small. God peace you and your family.

Boomer
Maryand Resident
2007-03-10

Twenty years ago today we lost you far too young serving the people of Maryland. Know that you will never be forgotten and always rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-03-10

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

2006-12-30

Rest in peace brother...you will always be remembered and honored.

Joe shaw
Former Albuquerque Police
2005-08-21

Rest in peace, you are not forgotten.

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police
2005-07-11

After leaving the MdTA Academy I decided to pursue a career with the MSP and I remembered Trooper Small was around the same age as myself and was very young when he ended his watch... He will not be forgotten.

Trooper Applicant Jameson Hughes
Maryland State Police
2005-03-05

Rest Easy Trooper Small

2004-12-25

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

2004-09-30

God bless you and keep you always. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2004-09-18

You are not forgotten.

Officer Candidate Jamie Hughes
Maryland Transportation Authority Police 36th Training Class
2004-05-15