Police Officer Jerry L. Spruill Houston Police Department Texas Thursday, October 26, 1972  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-10-26

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

2009-10-26

You are in our thoughts this day. Your grandson had a great report card wish you were here with us to share the moments.

Shotz

Anonymous

2008-10-26

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

2008-09-23

"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
2008-02-13

dad missing you every day just dropping you a note to tell you are not forgotten. missed you the other day went hunting with your grandson took two bucks a 10&6 pointer
god bless you love your son scott and grandson cody

scott spruill
son
2007-12-12

THE WHEEL OF jUSTICE IS TURNING AGAIN YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL GRANDSON. THE FIGHT WILL GO ON UNTIL IT'S WON FOR YOUR PROPER DUE WE ALL LOVE YOU.

YOUR BEST FRIEND
2007-12-09

My sympathies to Officer Spruill's family, friends and colleagues. My he rest in peace and may his family have some peace in their lives. I hope that they catch the other perp and that he never knows peace. Bless Officer Spruill's family.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army, MP, Ret.
2007-11-08

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

this writer is amazed that your killer was released after such a short period of time. I hope the individuals responsible for this early release will someday be held accountable for their incredibly stupid actions.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-24

You are not forgotten may God bring you justice in the future. Sleep well and Merry Christmas.

Marcia Rockne, Jeff, Scott, Gracie and Cody Spruill

Marcia Rockne and Sons
Widow
2006-12-19

Sleep well for Our Lord will see His Justice is carried out.
May He bless your loved ones.

2006-10-26

Rest in peace, brother in blue.

Cpl. Chris Cooper
Alexandria, LA Police Dept
2005-02-17

Justice will be served when your takers face their maker. RIP, my brother. We have the watch.

MN Deputy

Deputy Dave Windels
Goodhue Co. Sheriff
2004-05-09

Officer Spruill, rest in peace.

It bothers me that justice was really not served... anyone that injures, in this case, kills an officer of the law should not be allowed to go free. There should be laws that address this issue.

I pray that your family is doing well. I know that they will never forget you.

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

2004-04-15