Patrolman William Thomas Cribb Charleston County Police Department South Carolina Friday, November 15, 1974  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the month & year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Patrolman Cribb.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
2008-12-19

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-11-28

Patrolman Cribb:

Well, I am still here in Los Angeles (taking one day at a time). I shared Your story today with one of my former recruits, who is now a Field Training Officer here in Southeast.

33 years, and I can still remember how as a teenager, I would watch You as You drove by patrolling our neighborhood. Tonight, a felow Cowboy and I will be making a toast in Your honor at a local "watering hole."

Look down upon the men and women serving Charleston County and nudge them as they begin to make any mistakes...

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2007-11-15

Patrolman Cribb you are a hero. It has been thirty-three years since the end of your watch and you are not forgotten. May God continue to bless you. Even though your killers were not caught, they will face God and receive their punishment. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2007-11-15

"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.
2007-07-10

Patrolman Cribb:

Today, I discussed You with some of the LAPD cops. I try not to dwell upon the fact that the murdering swine seem to still be unpunished. However, I know from years of personal observation that those who do evil do get punished (even if we are not there to see it).....

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2007-05-07

I used to give Patrolman CRIBB a wave, each time he passed by on his way home. I entered the LAPD Academy 10 years after his murder, and more than 20 years later, I can't think of a class that I have taught regarding off-duty tactics, where I did not mention Patrolman CRIBB. RIP William Thomas CRIBB. There are some of us who shall never forget......Semper Fi, M. B. P.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2006-08-14

11-15-03, MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. MAY YOUR KILLERS KNOW THAT SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE A JUDGEMENT DAY AND YOUR MURDER WILL BE DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2003-11-15

Even though I was not even born yet when you died, the facts of your case and the fact that your killers were never caught still disturbs me. People still know your name and your sacrifice. And as time wears on, the likelyhood of catching your killer becomes less and less but know that who we could not catch here on earth is known and will be judged by God. And as one of His faithful servants, I can only hope you will be there to see your killer's final punishment. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

PFC E.R. Miller
Mt. Pleasant Police