Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was Hollies unofficial riding partner.As a teenager from Jr.High to High School I rode with Hollie every chance I could get. On weekends and during school break every night.He was a deacon at Meadow Oaks Baptist,well liked by all that met him.I would walk up to his house on Shady Hill Dr. for lunch sometimes with his wife and girls before leaving out on patrol.I was in the Army !973-76 Camp Darby,Italy 500th Military Police Detachment.It was 1974 when I opened a letter from my parents telling of Hollies death, and before this event Hollie had told my parents he was missing his riding partner.I wish he was still here,at the time he had been studying to become a Texas Ranger.

Dallas L. Shannon,III
Friend of familly

February 16, 2013

I counted it a privilege to have known Hollie Tull. He was a close friend of our family. My dad, Marvin Weido, had the privilege to serve with Hollie and was also able to take part in his funeral. I have many good memories of he and his family. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Bob Weido
Friend

September 21, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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. I pray for solace for all those who called you beloved for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

I regret that your killers' death sentences were lowered to life.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 14, 2012

Its been 38 years. Not a year goes by that I do not think of Hollie an that terrible day. I was a young Bell County Deputy Sheriff then; an one the first to arrive on the scene. Hollie was a inspiration to all law officers in Bell County. You are always remembered.

Ronnie Birkes
BELL CO SO-TPD-MPR PD

September 12, 2012

This changed the course of our lives forever. My daddy was a great man--he lived every day of his life with love and compassion for others. His walk with Christ was obvious in his actions and expectations for his life and the life of his family. Our lives were richly blessed to have had this man as our father. He was taken from us way too soon.

Bethelline Tull Schaefer
Daughter

April 4, 2012

Hollie L. Tull was my father, I the younger of two girls. He was an amazing dad in many respects from the model of caring/love he demonstrated at home, with his parents and my mom's parents, at church as a deacon, and on the road with what I call his "ministry" as a Texas Highway Patrolman. His sacrifice that day changed my life forever and now both of my children, Shileah and Paul, want to be in law enforcement as careers. I love you, Dad and still miss you terribly!

Patsy Tull Pleaasant
Daughter

March 28, 2012

Hollie Tull was my Sunday School Teacher, in 1967, at Meadow Oaks Baptist Church in Temple, Texas when I was in the 9th. grade. He was a fine, Christian man and a wonderful example to a bunch of young men. I am now a 60 year old CPA in San Antonio, Texas, and I still remember the postive example he was to me. Bill Tiller

Billy J. Tiller, CPA
famly friend

March 21, 2012

Hollie Tull was my grandfather. Although we never met, I still love and miss him more than anything. I'm studying criminal justice myself now in college, and I'm reminded of him everyday. I hope to have as much courage as you when I'm in the line of duty someday, Grandpa.

Shileah Pleasant
Grand-daughter

September 21, 2011

You are still remembered. Rest in peace brother

Trooper III
Texas Highwa Patrol

September 14, 2010

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Tull.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL

December 18, 2008

Many long years have passed but your memory lives on. Thank you for your service.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

September 14, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 3, 2008

I know you only through your wonder wife Nellwynn. She was a great source of strength for me when my own dear husband was killed in the line of duty. I know you live on in her heart just as my husband does in mine. Nellwynn always said you were a great man and I am sure of it.

Anna LeVin
Kingsport, TN

Anna LeVin
friend

July 19, 2006

I am grateful for the life, contribution and sacrifice made by Trooper Tull.
May God keep safe from harm the men and women of the Texas Department of Public Safety. They are among the best that law enforcement has to offer.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

September 14, 2005

Hollie I think often of our having lunch together after church the Sunday before your EOW. You are not forgoten my friend.

Chaplain Arza Brown
Maui Police Dept.

February 23, 2004