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Patrolman Dennis J. Jobe

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, September 22, 1970

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Reflections for Patrolman Dennis J. Jobe

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

September 22, 2020

Patrolman Jobe,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 22, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Jobe. May you be related to Dr. Frank Jobe?

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2020

Patrolman Jobe,
On today, the 46th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 22, 2016

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd 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 diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Thank you also for your service to our country in Vietnam.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. To his wife, thanks for sharing a part of your beautiful love story with us.

Rest In Peace

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

September 22, 2012

As you can see Officer Jobe, it has been thirty five years and your service and sacrifice is still remembered. I didn't know you but I know your family that were left behind and I know they think of you every single day that passes. Again thank you for your service to the City Of Memphis, the city I love

Cilvilian Ray Foshee
Friend Of Your Family

March 29, 2009

I carry the memories of a love so good. A man who gave to his country serving in Viet Nam while missing the birth of his first child, a beautiful baby girl. A man who busted buttons with pride at the birth of his son and name sake. A man that looked down from heaven to see the red-headed baby girl that he wanted. A man who gave his life for those that he loved and those he didn't even know...just to serve.
I miss you still and there will always be a part of my heart buried with you. I miss you so much...still.

Barbara
wife

March 29, 2009

"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

January 30, 2008

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

September 22, 2006

Patrolman Jobe,
On today, the 35th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Memphis.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

September 22, 2005

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