Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff William S. "Buck" Jones

Lee County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Wednesday, June 29, 1932

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Reflections for Sheriff William S. "Buck" Jones

Thank you for your dedication and the ultimate sacrifice made during your service. You were missed sorely. You are loved and admired today by all. Your family has never forgotten you and your legacy lives on.

ML MEREDITH
Great granddaughter

MLM
Family

April 2, 2023

Sheriff Jones,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lee County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 29, 2022

Thank you for your service. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.

Sheriff Buck Jones
Kiowa County Oklahoma

August 27, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 29, 2020

Rest in peace Sheriff Jones.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 11, 2019

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th anniversary year 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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2012

On this the 76th anniversary of your death your sacrifice and service are remembered.
Rest in peace as you patrol with St. Michael and all fallen
heroes in heaven.
I took note that a citizen posse came to your aid and killed
your assailant. It reflects that you were respected and revered. As it should be.

June 30, 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

July 11, 2007

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Jones. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 23, 2006

Sheriff Jones, Thank you for the great service I know you gave to the people of Lee County. Rest in peace.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth
But the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28-1

Officer Rick Thiot
Cullman Police Dept.

April 20, 2006

Sheriff Jones,
It has taken over 73 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lee County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

December 27, 2005

Rest in eternal peace, Brother. You are in our memories.

Thin Blue Line
HCSO

December 20, 2005

Rest in eternal peace, Brother. You are in our memories.

Thin Blue Line
HCSO

December 20, 2005

SHERIFF JONES REST IN GOD PEACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

December 20, 2005

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