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Deputy Sheriff Richard Keith Eva

Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, February 12, 1972

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Richard Keith Eva

Please know on the 49th Anniversary of your untimely passing your courageous service is honored and not forgotten.
My condolences to your family; may they know a community is grateful for yore bravery and unwavering conduct in the line of duty.

Brenda A Komara-Marks
Community member

February 12, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Eva.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 8, 2020

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016

Rest in Peace, Deputy Eva. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

My heart and prayers are with those left behind to pick up the pieces and move forward in life. May God be with each of you today. Deputy Eva, we will never forget the sacrifice that you made for us. Continue to rest in peace hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

February 12, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, not even 39 years.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 12, 2011

We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for the citizens of Florida, and you sir are one of them. Continue to rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

February 12, 2011

Deputy Eva, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 12, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE,

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 9, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 3, 2007

Thank you for your brave service to Lee County.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

April 11, 2007

May you be in the loving hands of Gods Bless Thank you!!!

February 1, 2006

Deputy Sheriff Eva,
On today, the 33rd anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lee County.
R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 12, 2005

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