Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jerry was a partner that was full of life and compassion we worked together for almost Three years in EMS. He wanted to help many and I would meet him some mornings for a quick coffee on my way to work in Cottageville. I remember that morning he wasn't around I got my coffee headed on to work. As I left town HPD county and other city police came rolling by I died a little that day when I found out why he was killed. I will always remember his chuckle and smile.

Pauline Redmond
Retired Paramedic Herbert's EMS

October 9, 2020

OH The Pain still lurks a type of PAIN "No pill can ease" I lost him in 89 and lost my Mother now in March 2018,She took it worst than anything I've ever witnessed her go though, I Sincerely Thank All those who've left Kind Messages here for my Brother whom I have learned I will never be able to fill that void LOST …. PLEASE all Officers if you Arrest 1st SEARCH 2rd IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE!

tony shelton
Oldest Brother

May 10, 2020

RIP Chief Shelton

I had the privilege of being your friend. We attended the same SCCJA class and graduated together. After graduation we went back to our departments and started our law enforcement career. I remember the day I got the terrible news about your sacrifice in the line of duty.

You paid the ultimate price for protecting your community. You are the true hero amongst us. Your sacrifice will forever be remembered.

Jim Shenay (ret. Sgt)
Myrtle Beach Police

April 13, 2020

Rest in peace Chief of Police Shelton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 24, 2020

Chief Shelton,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cottageville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

March 25, 2019

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

March 25, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 21rst 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 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

March 25, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former N.H. Police Officer
Fauquier County, Va

March 25, 2008

Chief it has been nineteen years since the end of your watch and you are still remembered. May God bless you. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 25, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 25, 2008

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

July 9, 2007

I cannot in earthly words express how hurt and lost i am without you Jerry,I can say that i love and miss you everyday.What a silly and fun brother to grow up with,Like the time we were fishing and you said"ok fishes here a cricket just moseying by" with that silly inocent smile only you could do. Jason and Mary murdered you and they will never know the mental destruction they caused to Momma and all of us you brothers and sisters We LOVE YOU JERRY Sincerely you oldest brother TONY SHELTON

Mr.Tony Shelton
family his brother

September 24, 2004

CHIEF SHELTON MAY BE GONE, BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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