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Patrolman John Davenport Cunningham

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, June 1, 1933

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Reflections for Patrolman John Davenport Cunningham

You were the first in our family to give your life while on duty but unfortunately not the last. I am one of your distant relatives on the Cunningham side. So many in our family have served not only in the Police Dept. but EMS,Military and Fire Dept. Our family has a rich heritage in serving. Now another sacrifice on 7/26/23 with my son-in-law Lt Michael Wood.You are not forgotten.

Karen A Hughes
family member

August 14, 2023

Patrolman Cunningham,
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 the state of South Carolina.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Borde Patrol

June 1, 2023

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

June 1, 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 79th 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 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

June 1, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th 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 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

June 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

June 1, 2007

MY BROTHER, 73 YEARS HAS PAST SINCE YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 1, 2006

It may have taken years, but we are proud that you are given the recognition and honor that you deserve. You dedicated your life to the citizens of South Carolina, and you will not be forgotten.

You and your brothers in blue and gray are remembered as heroes, and we honor you!

Now you truly can Rest in Peace,

Lois F. Rao
Surviving Mother
SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao
End of Watch: June 12, 2002

Lois F. Rao
Surviving Mother

April 17, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

April 13, 2006

Thank you for your service to the citizens of South Carolina. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

April 13, 2006

Patrolman Cunningham,
It has taken over 72 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of the state of South Carolina.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

April 12, 2006

ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY...

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

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Rest in Peace, Brother…

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

April 12, 2006

OFFICER THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.REST IN PEACE.

GILBERT DANIEL

April 12, 2006

Rest in Peace.

Federal Agent
Former NYPD

April 12, 2006

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