Corporal Johnny Mack Scarberough Arkansas State Police Arkansas Wednesday, September 2, 1998  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

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

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I hold your family in thought and prayer today, and pray for solace to their grieving hearts.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-09-02

God bless your family and friends John. You made a difference.

Lloyd Franklin, Captain Troop E
AR State Police, friend.
2009-09-02

...the true grandfather of criminal interdiction.

Cpl. M. Pollock
Arkansas State Police
2009-09-02

God bless you for your service and God bless your family.

Jess

2009-01-14

Your EOW was 10 years ago today. It is obvious you left behind a wonderful
reputation for being one of the best. We still recognize your service.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

2008-09-02

You have not been forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2008-09-02

I just finished watching a segment on Wildest Police Videos of a drug bust you did. The show was dedicated in your honor. You showed great instinct, professionalism, and honor in how you just knew there were drugs being hidden in the vehicle.

It is obvious you are sorely missed and went above and beyond in your duty to the citizens of Arkansas, likely taking a lot of drugs off the streets. I thank you for your service and honor your memory today sir, Cpl. Scarberough.

Reserve Officer (Ret)
WA State
2008-08-24

Rest in Peace, Corporal Scarberough. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2008-05-31

I had the pleasure of working with John and I can truly say he was a highly dedicated and motiviated Trooper. He is sorely missed by the Department and all of his friends he left behind.

God bless him and his family,
Larry

Sgt. Larry H. Gentry (retired)
Arkansas State Police
2007-12-07

"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
2007-11-18

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Scarberough on the anniversary of his passing. May God comfort you all. Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
2007-09-02

RIP Corporal! Thoughts are with your family and your agency.

Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)
2007-09-02

I,Had a great pleasure to work with John in lonoke Co. Ark.In the 1980's,I was a deputy sheriff I worked several accidents,and cases with John.You could always depent on John to back you up.For the one's who knew him,They knew his humor.He was a man of honor.John was great Patrolman and Person.

Charlie Rushing
Friend
2007-08-13

I just saw one of your drug busts profiled on Court TV and I decided to look up your memorial page. You operated with great instincts and professionalism. Thank you for your hard work. Arkansas State Police!!!!!!!!!!

PO1
Decatur PD
2007-08-07

Corporal Scarberough was the "BEST OF THE BEST." He assisted me and my fellow officers, as well as Saline County Sheriff Deputies during a high speed pursuit that started in Saline County and ended in SouthWest Little Rock. He was so dedicated to the Arkansas State Police as well as the Citizens of Arkansas. Johnny, you died doing what you loved the most. You made the Ultimate Sacrafice and for that, we are forever Grateful! Rest In Peace and know that you will never be forgotten. I know you are in the hands of our loving God and in his time, we will be reunited.

A former Little Rock Police Officer

Former Little Rock Police Officer
L.R.P.D
2007-04-24

REMEMBERING CORP. SCARBEROUGH TODAY.
YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS.
GLB

2006-09-02

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 8th anniversary of the ending of your tour of duty. Thank you for you long and dedicated career in law enforcement. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will always be remembered. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

2006-09-02

Rest in peace Brother, your service and dedication will not be forgotton.

Corporal M. Ercole
Grand Haven D.P.S.
2006-01-05

I just learned of your death while watching Wild Police Videos. I too am a drug interdiction officer. I thank you for your sevice as I know that you are responsibile for keeping drugs out of our childrens hands.

|Cpl. Scarberough, your tour of duty is over, as your brothers and sisters have taken control of the watch. Take your place on Heavens Police Dept. and walk your beat with your head held high as you have done your job well.

10-25 Heaven 1, 10-42.

Ptn. Brad Keiser
Berkeley PD, MO
2005-08-21

Cpl.Scarberough was one of the best interdiction officers I have ever seen. He, along with Capt. Robbie Bishop were the ones who inspired me to work interdiction. Rest well Trooper!

Sgt.
Villa Rica Ga. I.C.E Team
2004-09-29

God Speed Troop. Rest in Peace.

Reserve Officer Kyle Flud
Langley PD, Langley, OK
2004-08-04

Cpl Scarberough, was the best at drug interdiction hands down. He will be missed

Arakansas State Police

Thank you Corporal Scarberough for your years of service to Arkansas. I saw you on Police Videos and decided to vist ODMP to check details. It appears that you died doing what you did best, keeping illegal narcotics off the streets. My deepest sympathy to your family, friends, and your department.

God speed,

Jeff Connell
Atwater Police Community Volunteer

Corporal Scarberough was a true gentleman and I am proud to have known him.
He reflected the ideals of the "good cop" and was a master interdictor.
Trooper Scarberough, along with a handful of other master interdiction officers throughout this country set a standard for productivity and decency that we are all better for having tried to live up too.
I still hear his voice saying "Hey how are ya" in his slow southern way.
He is missed.

Interdiction Officer / Deputy
Carroll County Sheriff Georgia