Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I’ve heard lots about you from my father Terry Rose who worked along side you and it’s men like you and my father to make me join this profession.

Terry Rose
Cowley County Sheriffs Office

February 8, 2018

Another year is here again. I miss you my friend. R.I.P.

Vickie Schmidt, dispatcher
Kay County Sheriff Office

May 6, 2013

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

May 6, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th 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

May 6, 2009

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 7, 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

January 9, 2008

Hey Buddy,

You sure touched the lives of many people including me. I spent many hours riding and working with you and I will never forget it. You were always a good Deputy and friend. I will never forget you and the things you taught me. I hope to see you on the other side some day.

Inv. Bart Perrier
Osage County Sheriff's Office

August 2, 2006

Ian.

I miss you my friend.........you put on my batchelors party......and wow what a show it was!!!!

I will miss you for always.......and I feel guilty I got to see my daughter........Ian I am soooooo sorry my friend!!

At least I know you are home in Heaven and I will get to see you again.

No greater love has this......then he who gives up his life for his friends!!!

See ya there my friend!!!

Brian

Brian D. Hill
Former PCSO family member

March 28, 2006

I thank God for the short time he let me have you. I also thank God for the granddaughter that I now have who you will never know and she will never know you. I will do my best to keep you alive in her heart. I hope that now dad is up there with you that you and he are enjoying the fishing. Take care of him for me. All my love mom

Shirley Alberty
mother

IAN ITS STILL HARD TO KNOW YOU ARE NOT HERE WITH US. I MISS THE FUN WE HAD AND THE FUN WE WERE GOING TO HAVE. YOU KNOW WE WERE GOING HUNTIHG TOGETHER AGIAN THIS YEAR WE HAD BIG PLANS ON GETTING A BIG BUCK !!! I STILL WORK AND REMEMBER YOU EVERY DAY . I MISS YOU TAZ HOPE YOU ARE AT PEACE
YOUR FRIEND SARGE

SCOTT PEMBERTON SGT.
KAY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

Dear Ian, aka, Taz, Happy birthday dude! We miss you so much, you can never know how many lives you managed to touch in your short life...I hope the angels made you a wonderful birthday cake. We love you!

COII Robin Robertson
Gwinnett County Police Department

I STOP BY AND SEE YOU WHEN I AM IN TOWN. YOU KNOW THAT BABY OF YOURS IS SO PRETTY (LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU). I MISS YOU. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING FOR A NUGGY. I REMEMBER GETTING ON YOUR NERVES WHEN I WAS LITTLE, BUT YOU NEVER GOT TOO MAD. AUNT SHIRLEY IS DOING REALLY GOOD, I TALK TO HER A LOT. TAKE CARE OF UNCLE AL FOR ME. I LOVE YOU
TRACEY

Cousin, Tracey

I still can't believe you are gone I'm glad you are watching over me and my family. Not a day goes by that Pete, Katlin and I don't think about you and wish you were here. We love you and will always keep you in our hearts.

Love Your
Cousin Tracie

Ian, it still doesn't seem possible that you're gone. I just wish I would have taken the time to tell ya how proud of you I was. I miss ya buddy, more than anyone could ever imagine!

Lt. Brian D. Hill # 504
Pawnee County (OK) Sheriff's Office