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Police Officer Daryle Wayne Black

Long Beach Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, April 30, 2000

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Reflections for Police Officer Daryle Wayne Black

I meet Daryle a week before he died when me myself was shot at on Santa Fe @ Willow and that meeting changed my views on Police Officer's that I ran across from my past . He was a caring Officer he gave me a ride home that night we talked about family and my kids . I had left Long Beach cause of the violence in 95 came back in 2000 then again was involved in a shooting. I guess he found out about my past and what kind of trouble I use to get into when I was younger he called me later that week and ask is it possible for me to go back to Jersey cause he heard certain things that where being said in the streets about me being harmed by the mexicans on the West Side . I made a joke with him saying o.k. only if you come with me cause I'll hire you as a bodyguard. He laughed and said no I have a job to do here in Long Beach and keeping people safe in the city. The following night he was killed . I still carry his card in my wallet , cause in a way he was my Guardian Angel . I grabbed my kids the following week and moved back to New Jersey my daughter is now 17 my son just turned 16 he wants to become a Police Officer and ask me how I feel about that I tell him as long as you're a Officer like Daryle Black I o.k. with it !!!!

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Sean Mcinnis

October 23, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARYLE!!!( July 31), 45 years old! Miss you very much. The tears and pain don't stop. We will be doing something special that day in memory of you......go to a resturant, order two full slab of ribs with sides and spend the next 10 minutes cutting all the food up in little pieces before we eat:), or drinking a couple raw eggs!! Ok, the other day I met a friend at a resturant and we were there for 5 hours-(no,not eating the whole time) talking...a couple hours short of your 8 hours.................yes, we are related! I thank God everyday for that.
Love you "little" brother

Karen Black
sister

July 29, 2011

Hey Daryle,
One week from this Sunday........I still can't used to the fact that I can't call you or send you a birthday card.

Karen Black
sister

July 20, 2011

My only real memories of my late cousin, Daryle are from when I was a child visiting him & his family on their property in Michigan. I looked up to him and still do, becuase for one, I know in my heart he was doing what he believed in when that teenage thug took him away from all of us. And I know, without question he was one of the cleanest, most decent officers to serve in the Long Beach gang unit. He didn't deserve what happened to him & even after all these years I get tears in my eyes thinking about it.
I remember when he let me ride on the front of his dirt bike around their land, and watching the first Star Wars movie over & over while spending the night in my Aunt Ellen's home. I also feel for his partner who got hit but lived --- I know first-hand what it's like to lose a good friend to a killer I never saw. I had my own brush with Death the next year & remember looking over to see a good friend staring up into the heavens with no life left in him. I missed the anniversary of Daryle's passing, like almost every year -- blocked it out like so many traumatic memories...it offers little comfort that the killer is serving time, because nothing can bring my cousin back.
So, until I see you again, cuz: Rest in Peace!

Ed Hawks, civilian
cousin

July 20, 2011

I'm horribly sorry !

A young officer from Hungary, Europa

sergeant Steven (Istvan) Csősz

June 22, 2011

I miss you so very much. Love you

Karen Black
sister

June 4, 2011

Ok Daryle.........here it is 11 years on the day that I'm writing this! The pain of it all feels so real for me..........ok, like us survivors say "I'm feeling f.i.n.e.!" Really wish you were still here with us. Miss you more than I can explain. I still find myself checking the spelling of your name when I go to the cementry,if the name is spelled wrong it's not you.....when I do see the name is spelled correct I get mad all over again! I just wish

Karen
sister

April 30, 2011

Hi Daryle,
Well it's almost that time again-I felt it coming about one month ago.........wow,it's still hard. 11 years and sometimes it seems like yesterday or today.You know that we still love you and will always remember you. Jason smiles so big when I tell him that he his becoming more like his uncle.......ok,the eating and working out,he thinks that it's cool. It scares me-the eating part!!!!!!! You will NEVER be forgotten-EVER. Love you always

Karen Black
sister

April 14, 2011

Never forgotten!


I had the opportunity to work with you when I was a Reserve Police Officer for LBPD. You will never be forgotten!

D. Horvath
Cole Co Sheriff's Dept

March 14, 2011

Hi Daryle,Merry Christmas! Miss you and it still is not the same without you and mom-give her a big hug and kiss from Jason and I,give yourself a hug from us too. Things are............well, I guess you can say happening. Your nephew is getting ready to take official driving lessons,he got a varsity letter already!! and he is so much like you in ways!!All good of course! I visited your work home couple of months ago-you were right, Long Beach is southern California's best kept secret! Your co-workers are such a neat group of people!! Miss you so very much
Love, Karen and Jason

Karen Black
sister

December 27, 2010

You were the first one to ever believe that I could do it. I still remember you telling me "make me proud". You changed my life that day. I have never forgotten your words and I have never forgotten you. You have been with me in all of my accomplishments.

Thank you Officer Black

Anonymous

September 2, 2010

Happy Birthday Daryle(July 31)I know this is late but you know I was thinking of you all that day and everyday. We love you much and still talk about you alot, after all Jason needs to know as much as he can about his uncle Daryle!!Happy Birthday
Karen and Jason

Karen
sister

August 10, 2010

Daryle and I grew up together. I was a friend of his family and spent alot of time with them Daryle was a devoted and wonderful young man and the time that was spent with him will never be forgotten. Daryle! may you find peace now and may you serve your god in heaven and be a memeber of his force of angels. Rest in Peace Daryle you will never be forgotten.

Ted Impens
Friend Of The Family

June 8, 2010

It is police week. Time to honor and remember our
fallen officers.

I spoke with your sister today from Washington
D.C. Please watch over her. I know she feels
your love.

We have a relationship because of you and my
brother Kenny. No one understands what we
are going through as sisters. I will always
be here for her.

On this 10th anniversary, we honor you and
the sacrifice you made.

Rest in peace Daryle. You will ALWAYS be
remembered!

Karen

Karen Bledsoe
friend

May 15, 2010

Daryle, I can't believe it's been ten years since that night. I was working with M. Erdelji in the helicopter that night. I will never forget you and Rick. You will be in my thoughts always. God Bless you Daryle.

M. Wooldridge
Long Beach Police Dept.

May 1, 2010

Ten years brother. You'll always be with us.

D. Zigrang
LBPD

April 30, 2010

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

April 30, 2010

Hi Daryle,
It's been 10 years. This one seems really hard for me,don't know why. Miss you so very much. Things have not been the same since you were taken from us. At times it seems like yesterday or the day of,it's still hard for me. We will always remember and love you dearly-give Mom a kiss and hug from Jason and I.

Karen Black
sister

April 29, 2010

Hi Daryle,
It's been 10 years. This one seems really hard for me,don't know why. Miss you so very much. Things have not been the same since you were taken from us. At times it seems like yesterday or the day of,it's still hard for me. We will always remember and love you dearly-give Mom a kiss and hug from Jason and I.

Karen Black
sister

April 29, 2010

Darlye was a good friend of mine and now this tragic incident is coming up on ten years..today (april 3 2010 i celebrate my 10 years with the LBPD and it is because of Daryle I applied to the LBPD. all the ride a longs he gave me and the countless hours talking to me on the phone. Thank you Darlye for all of your time and memories.. i hope to make you proud down here!! keep an eye on me :)

tim

T.Hart Police Officer
Long Beach PD

April 3, 2010

Hi Daryle, we're getting ready for Christmas-you know it will never be the same without you or Mom here, but we try. Jason is......well, I know you'd be proud of him. 14 years old and almost as tall as me! Working and enjoying life, he has decided to follow in your footsteps! We are getting a new addition to our family,we miss you very, very, very much.
Love you and miss you always-give Mom a hug and kiss from us.
Karen and Jason Black

Karen Black
sister

December 24, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Black. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2009

Bro:

Thinking about You today as I include Your Memory upon my Long Beach - Related Facebook Site.......

Michael B. Parlor

June 22, 2009

Nine years does not diminish our memory of you my friend.

Det. Dennis P. Zigrang
Long Beach P.D.

May 2, 2009

Daryle,
It has been 9 years!!It feels like yesterday-sometimes today or tomorrow!Really miss you alot. You will never,never be forgotten. As always,I am doing something special in your memory,I always do. Jason and I miss you very much. Take care of our Mother,ok?
Love, your sister
Karen

Karen
sister

April 30, 2009

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