Deputy Sheriff Allen Myers Edgefield County Sheriff's Department South Carolina Tuesday, September 19, 2000  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

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

Anonymous

2009-09-19

Every time I put on my uniform, I think about you. It's been almost nine years, and I still hear the sound of your laugh and your words of wisdom to me as a rookie. Thank you for teaching me how to be the cop I am today.
Rest in Peace, Brother.

M. Fulmer
Saluda Police Department
2009-07-13

"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
2007-11-16

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

DET SGT, Retired
AR
2007-09-06

Deputy Myers, thank you for your service.

Continue to watch over your family giving them the guidance they need to make it through life without you.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

2007-01-22

Deputy Myers may you rest in peace. Also, may the Lord continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2006-09-19

To the family of Allen Myers, I'm a person that shows a lot of respect. I was to let you know every sence the day Sheriff Allen Myers died I have kept your family in prayer. I am so sorry, but don't forget that the lord watching over him. I know that you miss him. he is still looking down you.

I'm from Johnston South Carolina. My hole name is Miss Tamika LaShawn Merriweather. I will always keep yall in prayer.

Sheriff Allen Myers- Rest in Peace

Tamika
Nothing
2006-06-07

Rest in peace brother you will never be forgotten. I pray that God will continue to give your wife and child understanding and strength as the years progress on. You are a true hero.(RIP) Brother

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)
2006-02-26

It is because of you and other officers like you that I enjoy arresting drivers under the influence.

Rest In Peace, My Brother

2003-09-29

09-19-03, MAY GOD BLESS THIS DEPUTY AND CONTINUE TO BLESS HIS FAMILY AS THEY CONTINUE TO LIVE THIER LIVES. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2003-09-19

The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said.
"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"

G. Houston
South Carolina
2003-09-19

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ