Chief of Police Anthony Dwight Lucas

Chief Lucas, i'm sorry for what happened to you on that day 20 years ago, as your murder was unwarranted, and it shouldn't have happened. The teen that took your life was nothing but a spineless and rebellious coward, as it appears that his parents did not raise him right since he was on the run and was destined to cause harm to others, and as it turns out, that's what happened that day. Usually we don't expect teens that are 16 or younger to be as dangerous and are willing to cause harm and death, but especially now in society it's gotten even worse as teens like him become more of a threat to society, which is scary but unfortunately true. Thankfully, he was sentenced to life in prison, meaning that he can no longer keep doing the things that lead him to that point, and that he will have plenty of time to think about his actions and what he did. What bothers me is that in cases like these, the shooters or killers are below 18, meaning that something inside them had to have lead them to that point to snap, since the majority of teens aren't raised good enough by their parents, or they simply refuse to abide by the law and do what they want, which results in unfortunate cases like these. What also sickens me is that he took away not just a police officer, but he took away a husband, a father, and a role model to others, meaning that the town of French Camp suffered a tragic loss, and it bruised as a result as the town lost a good man that day, all because a teenager that believed he could get away with anything and was full of pride. However, i do not wish death upon the teen that took your life, but i do know that one day he will face judgement day for his actions, meaning that what he did that day will be between him and his God. Although it's been 20 years since you were awfully taken away from your people, i'm sure that the town will never forget you or the impact you left on them, and i also know that your son has grown up to learn about who his father was. It's a shame that your son was forced to grow up without a father in his life, but despite that, i'm positive that your son has grown up to be a good man and that he knows that his father is watching over him and is proud of him. It doesn't make sense to me that some teens especially in the current society, they're much more violent then they were before, and they have this need to cause harm and hurt others, which is a problem in itself. There's alot of violent and cruel people that roam this earth, and teens that aren't even old enough to drink are already out with guns and hanging around the wrong crowd of people, and if it isn't that, it's usually the type of things that are wrong with them on the inside and need professional help that they refuse to get. I'd like to focus on the positive side of thigns; For one, you were in law enforcement for 7 years, meaning that you spent a good portion of your life serving and protecting others and ensuring the safety of the public, especially in a small town like French Camp which isn't even at 1,000 people, but despite the small population, i think that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten for as long as time goes on, and that those who knew you will keep your name in their hearts, and that your son will keep you in his heart for as long as time goes on. I'd like to believe that your service as a part-time Chief paid off well, because those who knew you can tell others what type of man you were, as you were the kindof man that would look danger in the eyes and fight against it, as you were one of the brave men in law enforcement that would put the public's safety over his own, and if that isn't a selfless act, i don't know what is. I'm sure that as of now, the citizens of French Camp are actively remembering you, and that as long as others learn about you and your story and know that you should be remembered for how you lived, you won't really fade out as you'll still be talked about every year. I believe that as long as your name is said and you're remembered, you aren't truly dead or forgotten, as people continue to learn about you and the things you achieved in life. As for the teen that took your life however, there's alot of things i could comment on, but i think that as of now as he's sitting in his jail cell reflecting over what he could've done, i think that he knew what he did was wrong, and that his actions didn't just lead him to what he did. If anything he could've went to juvy and got his time over with and all would be said and done, but as it turns out, he did not wanna do that. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing that your service is cherished deeply, and that no matter how much time passes, you will never be forgotten, and that your son is carrying your legacy with him, hopefully, and that you're protecting your family in spirit as you're their guardian angel, ensuring that no weapon formed against them will prosper. Rest Well Mr. Lucas

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

July 14, 2025