 | Deputy Sheriff John Wayne Musice
Wilson County Sheriff's Department
Tennessee
Wednesday, July 9, 2003 |
Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth 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 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.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya Anonymous
2009-07-09
AS HARD AS IS SOMETIMES TO UNDERSTAND ,GOD HAS A PLAN AND YOU HAVE DONE YOUR DEED ON EARTH . YOU WORKED HARD AND DISTINGUISHED YOURSELF AS AN EXAMPLE OF PERFECTION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT . WHAT EVER THE CALL YOU ANSWERED IT . YOU LEFT US PROTECTING THE LIVES AND THE COUNTY YOU WERE SWORN TO PROTECT . SO WHEN THE FINAL RADIO CALL WHEN OUT YOU ANSWERED IT WITH THAT SAME DETERMINATION YOU ALWAYS DID . I MISS THE RADIO VOICE JOHN AND I CANT WAIT TO HEAR IT WHEN I PASS THE BRIEFING ROOM IN HEAVEN . MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND REST IN PEACE BROTHER FOR YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS ...... JASON LEA
FORMER DISPATCHER WCSO .
2008-12-07
Rest in peace, you will always be remembered. Anonymous
2008-09-16
"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
2008-01-30
JOHN I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR VOICE CHECKING 10-8 EVERY MORNING . CAR 109 HAS BEEN RETIRED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN . WE ALL MISS YOU BUT COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER GUARDIAN ANGEL TO BE WITH US . REST IN PEACE BROTHER JASON LEA
FORMER DISPATCHER WCSD
2007-12-06
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!
Your son has a 4.0 in college and his major is Crimnial Justice, I know you would be so proud.
Love You Always Stinker Bug Kelly Musice-Grime
Daughter
2007-07-11
John,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and Jerry today. You both were taken away far to soon, as you both still had so much to offer. You are truly missed and may God always be with you. Special Agent Tommy Heflin
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
2007-07-09
It has been 3 years since you were called away and I know the tears still flow from the many broken hearts left behind. I want them to know that they are not alone. They will keep your memory alive and so will the Blue Family. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.
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.
Poem by Richard Fife.
Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04 Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father
2006-08-27
Thinking of you on the third anniversary of your untimely death. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May the Lord be with your family and friends, and God bless you. Rest in peace. Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, Forsyth County SO
2006-07-09
Rest in peace Brother, May God bless you and your family. Patrolman
2006-06-20
Your service, dedication and sacrifice for your job has encouraged me and I hope others as they put the uniform on and take pride in a job well done. I miss you every day. I am proud to call you my father!!
Michelle Musice-Green
daughter/ ER nurse
2006-03-09
John,
We miss you dearly, and our prayers continue to go to your family. God Bless brother , one day brother we will all join up in Heaven. Paramedic Firefighter
Wilson COunty EMA
2006-02-17
Thank you DS Musice for your service. You have not been forgotten. Officer
Maryland
2006-01-23
Rest in peace, SIR!
Officer
HCSO
2005-12-14
Although time has past the pain of your departure still hurts deep in the hearts of the law enforcement community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We love you. Georgia Officer
2005-09-03
Thinking of you on the 2nd anniversary of your death. We know
the road to healing is a long one.
God bless all who still mourn.
Lynn Kole
Washington State
2005-07-10
7/9/03 will always be a day I'll always remember. It was the day that while serving as a Deputy in Clay County Florida, I was shot at by one of the citizens with a 12 gauge. All said and done, myself and other deputies escaped injury.
I offer my condolences to your family and you will remains in my prayers. JJ Brokaw
Office of the Medical Examiner, Jacksonville, FL
2005-05-26
Rest in peace brother, your work is done. May God bless your family. The sacrifice you have made does not go unnoticed, nor will you be forgotten. PM
KCSD
2005-05-17
You are the true definition of a public servant, one who would lay down his life for another. I hate with all my heart and soul that this happened, but I know you are in a better place. Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice. You will always be in our hearts. Volunteer Firefighter
2005-04-10
John,
I am sorry that you stopped that day. I should have been in your place, and beside my partner. If only I had been there you wouldn't have stopped......
No you would have stopped anyway that's the way you always were.
Mt. Juliet
2005-02-13
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
Rest in peace.
2004-12-28
"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us." - Jean Paul Richter
John,
You're not forgotten ...
July 9, 2004
2004-07-09
Thank you for your service, dedication, and the comfort you gave by being on the scene. I pray strength and peace for your family and rest for you with our Lord. Jamie Luffman/Firefighter
Wilson Co. Emergency Management
2004-04-05
I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Deputy Musice was killed shortly after Anthony. We have had a very trying time and I know the family/friends of Mr. Musice have also had a trying time. My heart goes out to you all.
We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.
These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.
...Gone, but never Forgotten....
Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
2004-04-04
REST IN PEACE BROTHER,ITS A SHAME THESE THINGS HAVE TO HAPPEN. MAY YOUR MEMORY NEVER FADE, SEE/YA ON THE FLIP/FLOP. SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE NM
2004-03-11
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