Private First Class Dennis Elisha LaPage Charleston Police Department South Carolina Saturday, January 19, 2002  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 42 of 43 of 44 of 4

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
2009-02-23

Thinking of you tonight on this 7th year anniversary. It does not feel like 7 years have passed. You are greatly missed by your family. You are always in our hearts XOXO

Anonymous

2009-01-19

Dennis, A day does not go by without my thinking of you. It is had to believe that it will be seven years next month that you were taken from us to me it still feels like yesterday. I know you are looking down on all of us and know how much you are missed. love your sister Gloria

Gloria
sister
2008-12-01

Dennis, A day does not go by dear brother without my thinking of you and how much we all miss you. your sister Gloria

Anonymous

2008-12-01

I pray for you Dennis and family and all war to stop . I think of you many times a week.
Love all
cousin Donna
wish you were here

Donna
cousin
2008-06-18

Dennis Its Me, May God Bless You With Eternal Peace and Rest. I Continue To Pray For You and will never forget you. I will only say I am still trying.

Pvt. Omar Brown
CPD, Partner, Friend & Brother in Blue
2008-03-07

Thinking of you today and always.

2008-01-19

It has been 6 years since your EOW, but today we honor you as a True Hero that you are.

Please watch over your Family and sister Gloria as you can tell by her reflections that she misses you deeply. Also watch over your brothers in blue as they continue to serve your city, and also miss you.

Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten...

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05
2008-01-19

Dennis,

It has been six years today dear brother. We all still miss you deeply. your sister Gloria

2008-01-19

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER,NH
2008-01-11

Dennis,

I still think about you to this day. I like to think about the good times of you and Omar. I have many good thoughts and memories. I will never forget the day they called your number over the intercom at your service and there was no response. I remeber when the dispacther said you were out of service the heads of all CPD officers fell. It still chills me to this day and this is not one of the memories I like having of you. I spent many nights sitting with Omar talking about you. You are and forever will be my brother in blue. I miss you.

CPD
2007-11-21

Dennis, I was just talking about you today. I was telling the new agency I work for about the kind officer that I had the pleasure of working with. It made me sadly remember what happened that day and I found myself silently crying. We still think about you. We still miss you and we still pray for your family and friends. I still think about you and Omar. The pair you made. We love you and miss you. Myself and others keep you alive by remembering you and telling others about you. I shall never forget you and with that you shall always live on in my mind.

2007-09-25

"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.
2007-07-09

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Private First Class LaPage and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Private First Class LaPage has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Private First Class LaPage, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Private First Class LaPage is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

SA Thomas Doyle
FBI New York City
2007-03-09

Dennis It has been five years today, not one day goes by without my thinking of you. You are deeply missed. your sister, gloria

gloria
sister
2007-01-19

You have not been forgotten. My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-01-19

G-d Bless.

2007-01-19

Five years later, but he is NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs
2007-01-08

Dennis you were a great friend and a great person also was loved by many. I still think of you and pray for your family and closest friends. I also pray for every officer out there attempting to keep the peace.

Tonya Murphy

2006-12-28

May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace, my brother in blue.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2006-01-19

You are still remembered. My God watch over your family and friends.

PFC Joseph J. Matuskovic
Charleston Police Department
2005-12-20

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. My Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure your Dennis did. It saddens me to know that my Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and your Dennis be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing my Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Private LaPage's family, friends, and co-workers must have gone through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know your Dennis but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Your Dennis will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love your Dennis, even for a short time. I pray that your Dennis will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Private LaPage for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
2005-08-28

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

2005-01-19

Warrior . . .

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
2004-11-06

Dearest brother,

You are always on my mind and in my heart.

Elaine

Elaine LaPage

2004-10-02