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Deputy Sheriff James Melvin Morgan

Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Sunday, February 25, 1973

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff James Melvin Morgan

Deputy Sheriff Morgan,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pinal County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 25, 2023

Rest in peace.

J.R.

October 26, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Morgan.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 22, 2020

We are looking for all family survivors from Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Florence Arizona. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office holds an annual memorial service the first Thursday in May, and we would like to mail surviving family invitations to be able to view the service via live scan or in person. Please contact me at Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.

Deborah Lopez
Pinal County Sheriff's Office

October 25, 2016

Deputy Sheriff Morgan,
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 Pinal County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

February 25, 2013

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 14, 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.

Rest In Peace.

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

February 25, 2012

Thanks for your services.

David

February 25, 2012

We would love to locate family members to invite them to our annual memorial service each year in May, 1st Thursday of the month. Please conact me if you are or know any surviving family members. As a survivor myself I know the importance of honoring our fallen hero's.

Deborah Lopez
Pinal County Sheriff

March 22, 2011

To my father you are the world to me and are family we will always love and miss never to forget you I am the man I am today because of you thanks your son

Jimmie jess Morgan
son

December 9, 2009

RIP.You may be gone but you will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 8, 2008

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

Officer 11169

May 17, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

March 11, 2008

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

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 18, 2007

I've always wanted you to know I am prood to follow you in this career. I know you are watching over me everyday as I serve. My mother speaks highly of you and with the greatest of honnor.

Strengthen me today, dear lord
Help me keep in mind the laws that you created
for the world that you designed.
May I stand for justice so one day crime may cease,
and let me serve all people so they may live in peace.

You will never be forgotten!

Sgt. C. Anthony #254
Nephew

April 18, 2006

May your rest be peaceful.

February 25, 2006

No fallen hero should be without a reflection. Your love to serve the people of Pinal County will not be forgotten. Your still watching over us from the skies.

Deputy Todd Englin
Pinal County Sheriff's Office,Az

December 7, 2003

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