Sheriff Robert Maxwell Greenville County Sheriff's Office South Carolina Sunday, November 12, 1797  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

On the 212th anniversary of Sheriff Maxwell's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Sheriff Maxwell is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
2009-11-12

You are remembered today by a mother of a fallen officer. My son, Larry Lasater died when shot on April 23, 2005 durling a foot pursuit of two bank robbers while serving with the Pittsburg, California Police Department.

Sheriff Maxwell, your sacrifice is not forgotten. Rest in Peace. Your memory is honored and revered 212 years after your death and will continue to be.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Robert gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 12, 1797.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-03-02

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH
2007-11-26

Here we are Sheriff, one year later honoring and remembering you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-11-12

Sheriff Maxwell even though the end of your watch was 210 years ago you are still remembered. Thank you for your service as a law enforcement officer. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2007-11-12

"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.
2007-07-09

Sheriff, 209 years ago today you gave your lfe for this Country serving as a law enforcement officer. You will always be remembered and from one brother officer to another, thank you.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2006-11-12

Sheriff Maxwell, thank you for your service to the citizens of this great country.

Daniel Olivas

2003-12-12

YOU DIED MANY YEARS BEFORE MY TIME.YOU WERE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND YOU WERE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.HOPEFULLY,SOME DAY,WE MAY MEET IN HEAVEN.

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