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Special Agent James T. Lunn

United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, May 14, 1976

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Reflections for Special Agent James T. Lunn

Jim Lunn was my father's cousin (and mine). My father, Eugene Dempsey, was also a DEA agent who just passed away on 7/14/2024 at the age of 84. I would just like to be the 1st to say from me and my father, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND BIGGEST SACRIFICE. You have never been forgotten and now my father is reunited you. Sending love up to the both of you !!!

Sydney Dempsey
Cousin

July 19, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

May 14, 2021

It's a shame Special Agent James T. Lunn, that Your EOW was 40 years ago today and not one person has said Thank You for Your service. I was 10 years old when You slipped the earthly bonds of this life. I don't know when this site went online, but it's sad that no one has acknowledged Your sacrifice. As of today, Thank You for Your service and sacrifice, and now may You finally RIP. Gone, but not now forgotten.

Civilian Dale McEuen,
Lonoke, AR

May 14, 2016

It's a shame, Special Agent James T. Lunn, that Your EOW was 40 years ago today, and not one person has said Thank You for Your service. I was 10 when You slipped the earthly bonds of this life. I don't know when this site went online, but it's sad during all this time, no one has acknowledged Your sacrifice. As of this day, Thank You, and may You finally RIP Special Agent Lunn. Gone, but not now forgotten.

Civilian Dale McEuen,
Lonoke, AR

May 14, 2016

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

May 14, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th 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

May 15, 2012

Remembering your death from 1976. I was 12 the same as your son my classmate.

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April 6, 2012

"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 19, 2008

I honor you SA Lunn and am honored to be the first to leave you a reflection.
With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 31, 2004

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