Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember you as an officer at Cottageville SC. So ironic that you found your fellow C'ville officer shot to death, only to have this terrible thing happen to you.

I loved the time I spent in MC as an officer. My time as an officer helps me today as an attorney.
You worked for a good department, and I am so sorry you died in the line.

robin flores
former Moncks Corner officer

April 3, 2008

If I knew it would be the last time, that I'd see you fall asleep. I would tuck you in more tightly, and pray the Lord your soul to keep,
If I knew it would be the last time, that I see you walk out the door. I would give you a hug and kiss, and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time, I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise. I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute or two to stop and say.. "I love you," instead of assuming, you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time, I would be there to share your day. Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow, to make up for an oversight. We always get a second chance, to make everything right.

There will always be another day, to say our "I love yous," And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do's?"

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get. I'd like to say how much I love you, and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike. Today may be the last chance you get, to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today. For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day.

That you didn't take that extra time, for a smile, a hug, or a kiss. You were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them, and that you'll always hold them dear,

Take time to say "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," "thank you" or "it's okay." And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.

~ author unknown ~

I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU THAT I WISH I WOULD OF TOLD YOU I LOVE YOU BEFORE YOU WENT OFF TO ENJOY YOUR DAY. AN NEVER SHOWED BACK UP. I REALLY ENJOYED THAT NIGHT BEFORE YOU DIED , WE SAT IN THE FRONT ROOM AND YOU PLAYED WITH ME AND JOKED AROUND THAT YOU FINALLY HAD ICE CREAM FOR 2 MONTHS. THAT NIGHT STILL SIT IN MY HEART DAY AND NIGHT, AND I THANK YOU DADDY FOR YOU, AN MOMMY I WOULD NOT BE THE YOUNG LADY THAT I AM. EVERYDAY "DADDY" I GET UP AND MAKE MY DAY THE BEST IT CAN BE ONLY BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU TOLD ME" DON'T NEVER LET SOMEBODY TELL YOU, YOU ARE A QUITER BECAUSE YOUR NOT." I REALLY THANK YOU FOR THAT. DADDY I KNOW YOUR READ THIS PAGE DAILY. AND CHECK UP ON YOUR "GIRLS" AS YOU WOULD CALL US. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU DADDY EVEN THOUGH I TOLD YOU OFTEN BUT NOT AS MUCH, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. YOU ARE GONE, BUT I WILL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE. AN WHEN THAT DAY COME. I CAN SAY DADDY YOU HAVE ALWAYS DONE YOUR JOB WELL HERE WITH US AND IN HEAVEN, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, DADDY

DEJA
FATHER

March 13, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 25, 2008

Well my long lasting friend it has been almost a year since you was taken from us but it seems like yesterday. My family will never forget the funny times that we had together and will continue to pray for your family. We have Daja and will continue to keep her and Gwen smiling. Well rest in peace and we will see you later on the other side. Your friend always Mike Bennamon.

S/O Mike Bennamon
Naval Weapons Station Chasn S.C.

February 12, 2008

hey bud.....it a new year now it 2008 and I just wanted you to know that i been talking to some of the officers up here in marion SD about you how you was a good person and reach out to the kids at the school but the most of all how good friend you was and still is.... believe it or not wells The MAN gotten marry on Dece 29 and no I am not talking about BOWEN.....lol I am talking about me, and I wish you was here to see this because you always told me that how you was wanted to come and see me getting marry but I know that you was in my heart... I hope you are having a good time in heaven looking over us and your family give stiles a hug for me talk to you later i have to get ready to go to work by the way bud I gotten my wish to work for 911 dispatcher in marion county i liking it a lot so look over me too when you can....

phillip hike

phillip hike of Marion SC

January 5, 2008

I always think of Lonnie Wells as a strong and fun person. I worked with him and I never thought that this day would come. Lonnie was the most pure officer and person that I ever met. When I think about Honesty, Strength, Family, and Friend I think about Lonnie Wells. Several times when I would walk into the station after I joined another Department, Lonnie was always the loudest and the most noticeable voice there. He would always ask "How is the family?" before he would ask about me. I feel Honored to have worked beside him and feel better as a man to have known him. Lonnie you are always in my Thoughts and trust me, You Will Never Be Forgotten my Brother. I miss you Lonnie and I still feel you watching over me.


J. Sam Padgett

PSO Padgett
MUSC (Former MCPD)

December 27, 2007

God bless you and you are still miss. I can remember when about 3 months ago my officer was talking about you the time you did his finger prints for this job all he would say is you were a guy who loved to have fun and joke around and shortly a couple of weeks later he passed away so I hope that you and him along with all the other officers are smiling down on us Take care my brothers.


Capt. Giles

Capt Corey Giles
Day&Zimmeramn Security Services

October 31, 2007

Police Officer’s
23rd Psalm


The lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He walks me through the streets of crime,
But he gives me courage and peace of mind.
He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And he says in roman’s I’m a “minister of god”,
He leads me in righteousness as he restores my sole,
For his name’s sake he keeps me whole.
When I walk through death’s valley,
Right up to the door,
I will fear no evil,
For he comforts me more;
For thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.
He prepares a table,
Especially for me,
As I work daily among life’s enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And he anoints my position in the midst of it all.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear him say ‘well done…”
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

:Author Unknown:


We miss you brother... its not the same with out you.

Cpl. T. R. Herring
Moncks Corner Police Department

October 12, 2007

Ofc Wells was my neighbor. He only lived two blocks from my house. I remember seeing his car in the drive way when my boys and I rode by on our bicycles. I know I waved at him when coming to and from work. I was hearbroken to learn of his and Ofc Stiles death. I've driven by the entrance to the neighborhood where it happened a hundred times. I came by the house and had my 4 year old son give the widow a teddy bear I had riding with me in my cruiser, which had a fresh "Jr Deputy" badge pinned on it from my agency. My wife and I managed to make it to the wake, but could not attend the funeral. he was an asset to the community, and he, along with Ofc Stiles will be missed.

D.J. Heffner

Deputy Heffner
CCSO

October 9, 2007

Yesterday was 6 months that our community has missed Officer Wells' presence. He is not forgotten & greatly missed.

neighbor

September 26, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Wells. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Lonnie, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Lonnie's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Lonnie's life was about so much more than the way he died. Lonnie will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Wells, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been four years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

September 23, 2007

I just wanted to share a thought or two about Lonnie Wells. We were stationed together onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt years ago. I remember checking in and Lonnie was the first one to welcome me there and make my first Navy duty station experience a pleasant one. He toured me around and basically help lay the foundation for what i am today in the Navy. Someone who's polite, mild mannered and willing to go to great lengths to assist everyone. I want to say i was shocked to just recently find out about his passing as i was watching a news clip and noticed his picture. I am currently stationed at Naval Weapon Station Charleston located in Goose Creek and just want to say i am deeply sorry for his family in losing such a great guy and positive role model for any and everyone.

SH1 TYRONE NICHOLAS
U.S.NAVY

August 22, 2007

Hello, Heaven Officers: I know that your watching over us daily, all of the Officers talk about you everyday and we really miss both of you everyday. I know your on a greater assignment and your watching over us daily.
Officers Wells, all of us miss you and Officers Stiles a lot.
Your our sunshine day and night, thoughts of you bring a smile to our faces.

Corporal Thelma Lewis
Moncks Corner Police Department

August 19, 2007

Lonnie, You and Stiles are still here with us in many ways. And just so you know I still blame alot of things on you. When Thelma cant get the job done I still wait to hear your voice come down on her saying "you better not let LT find out about that" I hope you both hear me when I tallk to you two every morning. Both your pictures sit right on my dash and will always.You missed it this morning Thelma had us running around Bradley Rd like crazed dogs, you would have loved it. Oh by the way she got a complaint for it too. Take care and get heaven ready for the rest of us. Dont worry about the girls we got them covered. Big day coming up Sunday 12th we have to sit and listem while people try to tell us what happened to you and Marcus that day. I dont need them to tell me all that matters is that you both were taken from me way too soon. Both of you are missed sincerly. Oh Little Mike came by the other day he is going to fall right in your footsteps we will keep an eye on him too.Rest easy fella's watch over this younger crew, help guide them, tell to listen to thier gut most of all catch them before they sign up and tell them to find a new line of work. Copy all my hero's

Lt Bowen
Moncks Corner PD SC

August 10, 2007

Officer Wells,
I miss you and think of you and Officer Stiles everyday.

Corporal Lewis
Moncks Corner Police Department

August 8, 2007

Officers Well Not a day go by I dont think about good time we have working together, there was some days you would come into the office and give me your Reports that you did at the middle school, there be time when it would not be all fill out and i would have to help you filling out the paperwork and there would be time i would be riding with you and you always ask me about the traffic laws like you was giving me a pop test to see what i know and sometime i would have to show you a few things, but Officers well I know deep down in my heart you was a good officers and love kids and love your job I know you are watching over the guys back home and buddy I know evertime i opening my cell phone up i see you and Stiles and be thinking how many donut you and him is eating up in heaven remeber that we all love you all and thanks for being a good friend to me and those who you work with Kilo 15

Phillip Hike
a Friends of moncks corner PD

July 18, 2007

Lonnie,
You were what every peace officer should be. You were "in it" for all the right reasons. I will miss your smile and your laugh. Godd bless.
Tom Slade,
Vancouver,
Canada

Tom Slade
Teacher - I taught in the school where Lonnie served as its peace off

July 18, 2007

"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.

July 10, 2007

OVER AND OUT K-15

OFFICER BROOKS BARLOW
DORCHESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

June 29, 2007

MM1..rest in peace. You will be missed by all that served with you.

Michael Land, Petty Officer First Class
U.S. Navy

June 20, 2007

Daddy,I writing to say I Love YOU. I miss you so much. And I will always be your babygirl #6. Berkeley "Stags" Volleyball. I know you will always remember that number #6 and that made you so happy to find out that your baby made the team.And I am going to continue to make you happy. Love You Daddy

DeJa
Father

May 31, 2007

Lonnie,
I remember your first day at the P.D. you started shortly after I started. The first time I heard you on the radio, I was like who is this screaming into the radio? But you developed into a very good cop. You never turned on anyone and you always stayed late to make sure you had all your work done. You did not like that computer but you where getting it done. I remember a conversation you and I had about you coming out of the school, and onto the streets. I told you, you can come to my shift anytime, because you where a hard worker and that is what I wanted on my shift. We use to talk about football and have little bets sometime. You are a great person and friend and will miss you. I will see you again. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. By Brother. WCF1*.

W.C. Fawcett
SCHP/Moncks Corner P.D.

May 15, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside, CA PD

May 13, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 12, 2007

You gave the ultimate sacrafice while you were serving and protecting the community. Watch over the rest of us as we work to make this world a safer place to live. God bless you and your family, you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Mary B. Syson
King County Sheriffs Department

May 8, 2007