Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Investigator Scott.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 4, 2021

RIP.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

February 8, 2017

I wen to college with H.O. and I remember how funny he was. He once convinced me to pour a load of salt into our instructors coffe before class started. He was a great guy. God be with you and your family, brother.

Sgt. B. Robertson
White Oak P.D.

May 15, 2014

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends . Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 8, 2010

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 23, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 8, 2009

To the family and friends of Investigator Herman Owen Scott Jr. and his fellow officers:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Herman's memory on the seventh anniversary of the day he so tragically lost his life. His valor and service will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing as the agony of this loss never diminishes.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Herman gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 8, 2002.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

February 8, 2009

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 5, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 13, 2008

Henry County Police Dept., GA, Evening Watch North, rode in your memory today. God speed brother, Gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept., GA

February 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 5, 2008

On the fifth anniversary of your EOW, you are still remembered for keeping our state safe. Thank you for your service.

fellow Texan

February 8, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of your EOW. You have not been forgotten as those that love you dearly have thought of you ever hour of every day and still cry the silent tears in your memory. Please continue to keep watch over them and also those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 8, 2007

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Melissa
leo wife

February 8, 2007

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Herman did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Herman be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Investigator Scott's family, friends, and co-workers must have gone through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Herman but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Herman will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Herman, even for a short time. I pray that Herman and Dennis will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Investigator Scott for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

August 29, 2005

Rest In Peace , Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

September 29, 2004

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

February 8, 2004

Rest in peace Sir, we now have the watch.

Deputy Joseph Nolley
Gregg Co. S.O.

Rest in peace Sir, we now have the watch.

Deputy Joseph Nolley
Gregg Co. S.O.