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Today is the 33rd anniversary of the day you took your wings and entered heaven. It is sad to think that your kindness
that day was repaid in such a mean spirited way. But your kindness has not been forgotten not your service to your
community. Forever you are remembered. Forever missed.

2008-06-30

JC is missed as a trooper, but more than that as a father and husband, I know my father met him in heaven and they have been watching over their girls and Cam all these years.

Dee Ann
Family Friend
2008-01-29

"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
2008-01-09

Rest safe with The Lord.

2006-06-29

Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman

2006-01-07

You are not forgotten..................

AZ Narc

2005-12-03

09/30/04

What a senseless tragedy. Your memory lives on. I am so proud to have served in the same profession as a hero like you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.
2004-09-30

Thank you for your service and courage brother J. C., rest in peace you will not be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
2004-02-06

Troopers and Officers all across this country must be strong together and hold a special bond for each other. As such, I salute you Trooper J. C. Magar for your professionalism and sacrifice which makes us all proud to be who we are. May the memory of your service and sacrifice remain forever.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

J C was my brother-in-law at the time his death but was much more like a big brother. To Brenda, Cam & Dana I still think of J C often & will always miss him.

Trooper Danny Chaffin 852
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE HUGO DETACHMENT OF THE OHP IN 1997. AND RESEARCHED THE SHOOTING OF TROOPER MAGAR BY OLD NEWSPAPERS AND POLICE FILES, I HAVE WORKED WITH TROOPER J.C. MAGAR'S SON WHO IS ALSO A STATE TROOPER I CANNOT IMAGINE THE LOSS THAT THE MAGAR FAMILY FELT LOSING J.C. AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE, THE CITIZENS OF CHOCTAW COUNTY THAT KNEW J.C. WHEN HE TROOPED THERE THOUGHT ALOT OF J.C. AND STILL SPEAK HIGHLY OF HIM, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SUCH A GOOD MAN.

TROOPER RONNIE HAMPTON
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL