Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Richard Charles Swan, Sr.

Klamath Falls Police Department, Oregon

End of Watch Wednesday, November 16, 1988

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Reflections for Sergeant Richard Charles Swan, Sr.

Rest in peace Sergeant Swan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 23, 2019

Richard you can be proud of the legacy you left behind. Your son is a Sergeant with the Klamath County Sheriff's Office. You can rest in peace knowing your son is on the job.

Detective M. Ray
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

November 16, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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 16, 2010

"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 14, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

November 29, 2007

Rest in Peace, Dick. You were a good man. I personally enjoyed your company in the years I knew and worked with you.

Michael Henderson
Klamath County Sheriffs Dept (former)

October 4, 2007

My best friend and one of the most careful officer I have ever known. Richard was one of the best.

Jan Northey
Klamath Falls Police Department 1973

November 27, 2006

May you Rest in Peace.

November 16, 2006

Remembering you on the anniversary of your sacrifice. Thank
you for your service.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 16, 2005

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

Rest in peace.

November 16, 2004

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

November 16, 2004

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