Patrol Officer Angela K. Payne Knox County Sheriff's Department Tennessee Saturday, February 26, 2000  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 22 of 2

Officer Payne, I had been reading tonight about a friend we lost this year when I realized that almost no department has been spared the anguish of the loss of a brother or sister; so I read many more memorials tonight and was moved to write to you.
You have many friends who speak well of you, and who miss you dearly. I am proud to say I am one of the brothers you never met and I want to say THANKS SIS, I AM PROUD OF YOU ALSO! We will all see you one day in Glory.

Officer
NC
2009-06-13

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-02-26

Officer Payne thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. You have not been forgotten. May you rest in peace my sister and may the Lord continue to bless your loved ones.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2009-02-26

ON THIS THE ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR EOW, WE PAUSE TO HONOR YOUR MEMORY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

INV HAROLD HUTCHISON (RETIRED)
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT
2009-02-26

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
2009-02-26

Rest in Peace Blue Angel....You will not be forgotten and May God Grant your Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends the Serenity to accept the things they can not change, Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the difference..

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept Lewisburg, Pa
2009-02-26

God Speed, Sister.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
2008-10-01

Officer Payne,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Knox County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2008-07-19

8 years ago today the department lost one of its finest. You will never be forgotten and will live in our hearts forever. Rest in the gentle hands of God.

Love T&C

Todd & Chaunda Cureton
Both former Knox Co Deputies
2008-02-26

Thinking of your sacrifice 8 years ago, thank you for your selfless service.

Anonymous

2008-02-26

Henry County Police Dept.,GA, Evening Watch North, We rode in your memory today. Gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept.
2008-02-26

On the 8th anniversary of your EOW, you still have so
many that respect, admire and miss you. God bless
you Angela for the difference you made.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

2008-02-26

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY OFFICER AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-20

"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
2008-01-29

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in knowing you will NEVER be forgotten and FOREVER be a hero.

DET SGT, Retired
AR
2007-08-01

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Payne. May God continue to give you comfort. You were taken too soon. Rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia
2007-05-23

Although we never met, we will always be family. Family will always be missed when they are gone. I'm sorry there was no justice in your case, as in ours in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Patrolman Stuart J. Prettel
State of South Carolina
2007-05-01

Remembering you on the 7th anniversary of your EOW.
Forever in our hearts!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2007-02-27

I wanted to let you know that you have not been forgotten today and leave a poem in your honor:

Poem by Richard Fife:

No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did,
And who they were,
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-02-26

G-d Bless.

2007-02-26

Soon it will be 7 years that your were called away. You have not been forgotten as I know your loved ones have thought of you each and every day during the past 7 years and the silent tears still fall in your memory. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-02-06

I cannot believe how long it has been. I will never forget you, your kindness, your mom, and your determination! You were an awesome officer for such a short time.....we still miss you!!

Anonymous
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Anonymous
Paramedic
2006-07-27

Angela, I can not believe it has been over 6 years ago. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was riding with you as a Reserve Officer and talking and laughing about things you and only I only talked about. You are greatly missed and will never be forgoten by me. Thank you for your advise and listening when I needed someone. Keep watch over me Angela, and we will be patroling the same golden streets someday! Lots of love...

Off. Terry Massey
Maryville Police Department
2006-05-13

To know that some people didn't respect the job you chose to do. But day after day, you worked to protect them.
God bless your Family and Friends.
-Rest In Peace

SGT Kevin

2006-02-26

Rest in peace, beautiful Angel

Capt. David Pariseau
Federal Protective Service - Boston
2005-08-23