Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Alan Wayne Shubert

Roane County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, March 10, 1979

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Alan Wayne Shubert

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Shubert.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 22, 2019

I remember how devastated Patty was when this happened. I am happy to report that Patty and Brian are doing very well now.

John Story
Patty's cousin

March 11, 2019

I remember that night and the following days. He and Patty and Brian lived a few doors down from us . You will never meet a more gentle and kind soul than Alan was.
He was so young...the outpouring of love from everyone is something I will never forget. He is still missed very much.

Ginger Burnstine

March 10, 2019

My dearest friend... I can't believe more than 30 years has passed since I heard your voice or saw your sweet smile! You were the dearest of friends and I was so very lucky to have you in my life. You would be so proud of Bryan. He has grown up to be such a wonderful young man and Patti did such an awesome job of raising him. I thank you so much for the sacrifice you made and for your service. I will never understand why God takes the young and the best, it seems. Someday we will know. You will always have a place in my heart and I will always think of you and miss you... My love always, friend...

Terry Walden Johnson
Friend

May 30, 2012

My dearest friend... I can't believe more than 30 years has passed since I heard your voice or saw your sweet smile! You were the dearest of friends and I was so very lucky to have you in my life. You would be so proud of Bryan. He has grown up to be such a wonderful young man and Patti did such an awesome job of raising him. I thank you so much for the sacrifice you made and for your service. I will never understand why God takes the young and the best, it seems. Someday we will know. You will always have a place in my heart and I will always think of you and miss you... My love always, friend...

Terry Walden Johnson
Friend

May 30, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 33rd 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 10, 2012

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 10, 2011

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 as another year passes. May they know that you will never be forgotten.

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

March 10, 2010

I put a candle on the wall in DC by your name during Police Week and touched your name and said a prayer for you and your precious mother. She is such a sweet, strong woman. I am thankful to know her, but so sorry for the reason.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

June 5, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 13, 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
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

January 30, 2008

Everyone please note this man is not forgotten as Highway 58 now has signs remembering Deputy Shubert.

November 1, 2006

YOU WERE A SPECIAL PERSON AND ARE TRULY MISSED.IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE YOU WORKING AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY.YOU DID YOUR JOB WELL. A GOOD FRIEND

May 12, 2006

You will never be forgotten.Rest safe with Jesus.

March 10, 2006

Thank you for your service to Roane county. You will not be forgotten.

Thomas A. Walden
Roane County 911 Center

September 8, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace. God bless.

October 14, 2004

Thank you for your service Sir. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

A citizen

August 8, 2004

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