Patrolman B. Frank Sowell Lancaster Police Department South Carolina Sunday, July 4, 1937  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

As a police officer who has had several friends killed in the line of duty, my heart sincerely goes out to the friends and family of officer Sowell. He has made the ultimate sacrafice for his community. The people that we serve expect, and rightfully so, to be safe in their homes and neighborhoods, but they can never truly understand what officers like officer Sowell did on a daily basis to provide that safety. God bless you all.

Detective Sergeant Pat Parsons

2008-03-10

To the family of Patrolman Sowell although I was not born when he died. His sprit still walks with us as we attempt to do a dificult job. just know that your family will always be apart of our law enforcement family forever. god bless you'all and keep us in your daily prayers.

CPL TERRY T CURETON
LANCASTER POLICE DEPT
2008-03-06

THANKS FOR THE GREATEST SACRIFICE ANYONE COULD EVER GIVE FOR HIS FRIENDS AND HIS COUNTRY. HEROES LIKE YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN BY THOSE WHO LOVE AND RESPECT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. YOUR MEMORY LIVES ON.

TCO SYBIL A ROBINSON
LANCASTER POLICE DEPT
2008-03-06

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"

PFC D L Burlingame
Lancaster Police Department
2008-03-06

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME AND THANK YOU FOR A BRAVE JOB WELL DONE. IF IT WASN'T FOR YOUR HARD WORK THEN OUR JOB WOULD BE EVEN HARDER TODAY. I AM THINKING OF YOU AND THE SACRAFICE YOU MADE THAT DAY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND MAY THEY STAY SAFE.
LCPL. CRAIG GREENLEE

LCPL. CRAIG GREENLEE
LANCASTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
2008-03-06

Thank you for serving our department and for paying the ultimate sacrifice. You are still remembered to this date. Heroes live on! “Blessed are the peacemakers”.

Sgt. Paul E Smith
Lancaster Police Department
2008-03-06

"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.
2007-07-10

Today marks the 70th anniversary of your tragic and senseless murder. Thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten, and will FOREVER be a hero!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD
2007-07-04

MAY GOD BLESS THIS DECEASED HERO. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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