Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Matthew Angelucci

Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, November 23, 1988

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Joseph Matthew Angelucci

Deputy Sheriff Angelucci,
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 Fayette County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 23, 2018

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

November 22, 2016

another year comes to an end, i wonder if joe would have been sheriff somqqe day he had all the makings for sure, loved people, they loved him back..i miss joe all the time..greetings to his family...good luck in 2012

sgt dick spencer
boone co sheriff dept

December 31, 2011

Heroes one and all. All that have fell I salute you.

A good reason to revisit the death penalty!

Officer Ret. C. H. Click
St. Louis Police Department

December 5, 2011

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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 24, 2009

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 26, 2007

"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

October 29, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!!!!!!!!!! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

September 8, 2007

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

I take comfort in this bible verse Joe, for I know you are a child of the most high God, rest in peace, you deserve it!

Jeff Coleman Chief Deputy (Ret.)
Fayette County Sheriffs' Office (Ky)

December 18, 2006

Miss you buddy. You were clearly the brightest light of our high school friends. Know that we all think of you often - your antics are still frequently cited when we are together. You are still with us in spirit, but... You are missed, my friend, you are missed.

Peter Wright, MD
friend

October 27, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies...

Rest in peace, hero.

November 23, 2004

Rest in peace Deputy Angelucci. You are not forgotten and your service to the community is appreciated.

Anonymous

November 4, 2003

My name is Kimberly Kidwell. My father was Stanford Police Officer Gary Kidwell. My father was killed in the line of duty in Jan of 1991. Mr. Angelucci's parents gave my family so much support during our loss. I remember his mother mailed us several cards. It meant so much to my mother. The Angelucci's showed us that with strength we could go on. We appreciate their thoughtfulness and their kindness. Deputy Angelucci, thank you so much for the years that you protected and served. I hope there is a special place in Heaven for angel's such as yourself.

Kimberly Kidwell

DEAR JOE,
KNOWING YOU HAVE SETTLED INTO YOUR NEW JOB OF RUNNING THE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN HEAVEN I FEEL MUCH BETTER THAN WHEN YOU PASSED FROM HERE WITHOUT HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE MY SHINING FACE. I MISS YOU AND YOUR COCKY,FRIENDLY ,LITTLE FACE...I THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND YOUR PARENTS AND FAMILY IN THEIR LOSS....I AM THE GREATEST SGT EVER TO HOLD THIS POSITION AND I DON'T MIND TELLING YOU ,I AM THE VET ,I AM THE MAIN MAN...STOP TALKING SO FAST AND TAKE TIME TO WATCH OVER ME,SOMEDAY I SHALL SIG 2 WITH YOU AND WE CAN CHAT ABOUT THE "OLD DAYS"...WITH LOVE AND RESPECT,SGT DICK SPENCER

SGT DICK SPENCER
BOONE CO (ELITE) SHERIFF DEPT

Joey,
I've never forgotten you. You were a good friend and it was an honor to work with you. There aren't alot of us still around S.O. and the jail but we remember. Watch over us.
Thanks buddy,
Brian

Captain Brian W. Proffitt
LFUCG Div. of Corrections

Joe, just a note to say I have been thinking about you all week, had another officer killed and two others in hospital, brings back a lot of memories, you were a good friend Joe and a good man, have some good memories of you, take care, friend Fred

Chief, Fred McCoy
Hustonville Police Dept.

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