Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Donald R. Holloway

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Thursday, January 3, 1980

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Reflections for Officer Donald R. Holloway

I miss you two !! Your cousin back in ky.

Colonel William Louard Holloway Jr. CSA
Cousin

November 28, 2021

God bless you Brother RIP prayers sent always D.R.Miller 64-65Germany 66-67Nam CTC-IV-68 West Los Angeles CHP Area#565 #6419. You were right after me'

Officer
CHP

January 5, 2021

Officer Holloway,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 4, 2020

Good friend & fellow Academy classmate. We reported to the Pomona Area Office after our graduation for our first duty assignment.

Traffic Officer Carl Burkhart
CHP Classmate Badge #6794

January 3, 2020

Rest in peace along with your beloved wife Chief Holloway, Officer Holloway.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 25, 2019

Thank you for your service.

Timothy Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol (retired) 5342

April 10, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 4, 2018

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 24, 2015

Dear cousin Don,
You are still missed so very much by your familt,and also by m too. A lot has happened within the family since your death. I love you

Colonel William Louard Holloway Jr.
cousin

July 12, 2015

Rip friend and fellow officer

Officer Frank Cantone
Slps sro

February 6, 2015

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 who was murdered in the 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. How awful it must have been for your family to lose both you and your wife at the same time.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 4, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Holloway. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

Don;
A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you and Kay. Say hello to my dad for me. (Roy Ingersoll, Retired Chief of Police, Watsonville PD)

Bob Ingersoll
Del Rey Oaks, CA PD

April 3, 2009

Years have gone by - You will never be forgotten by those who loved you. May you rest in peace.

Samantha Gresham
Niece

January 2, 2009

RIP.You are not forgotten.

Anonymous

October 29, 2008

Dad,
There is not a day in my life that goes by, that I do not think about you. You were a wonderful father, and I miss you so much.

Kelli

Kelli Holloway
daughter

April 24, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 31, 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., Columbia, SC

November 21, 2007

Uncle Don,
How I have missed you over the years since you left, I look forward to seeing you again in God's glory and seeing your smile.
Your niece,
Vicki

Vicki Stewart

February 25, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

May God rest your soul.

January 4, 2005

You are not forgotten Don. I look forward to the day when your lovely wife, Chief Kaye Holloway, Barbara and I can have our next meal together at the Lord's table.

Chief Jim Taylor
Kingsburg PD

June 22, 2004

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