 | Sergeant Randy Vincent Sullivan
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri
Sunday, February 18, 1996 |
To Sgt. Randy Sullivan, his loved ones, and his fellow patrolmen:
On this the thirteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.
My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.
This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.
Rest in Peace, Randy. I am so humbled by your valor and service.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Randy gave to his community and the citizens of Missouri, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 18, 1996.
Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larryn Lasatr, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05 Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-02-18
To Sgt. Randy Sullivan, his loved ones, and his fellow patrolmen:
On this the thirteenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.
My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.
This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.
Rest in Peace, Randy. I am so humbled by your valor and service.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Randy gave to his community and the citizens of Missouri, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 18, 1996.
Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larryn Lasatr, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05 Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-02-18
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten. James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2009-02-18
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-11
"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
2007-12-06
Randy,
Even though years pass, I will never forget you. You were an inspiration as a Trooper and as a Father. I am proud to call you my friend.
Travis Sargent Travis Sargent
Arcadia Police Department, CA
2007-07-06
Heros are never forgotten. Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace. 911 Dispatcher
Virginia
2007-06-12
05/22/04
Rest in peace Sgt. Sullivan. Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-05-22
You will never be forgotten. May GOD bless your family and co-workers.
Festus MO. P.D.
2004-02-02
God bless you and your family. Anonymous
2003-09-12
Years go by and we still remember. Rest in Peace Brother.
southern Iowa
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