Lauderdale County Police Memorial - Ripley, Tennnessee - Police Memorials on Waymarking.com

This grey granite slab memorial is located on the southwest grounds of the Lauderdale County Courthouse grounds. The Memorial is in a landscaped circular area. There is a main marker that is the granite slab carved on both sides and then, also a brass marker at the base of the granite on each side. The front text reads:
VALOR
COURAGE
DEDICATION

(picture of the Tennessee Officer's Medal of Valor)

LAUDERDALE COUNTY

Front Brass Plaque Text:
(picture of American Flag)
A Part of America Died

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

Reverse text of Main Marker:

THE SUPREME SACRIFICE

(picture of the flag of Tennessee)

W. D. TURNER
Constable - Jan. 9, 1900

J. W. LUNSFORD
Sheriff's Dept. Aug. 11, 1931

WILL H. EVANS
Sheriff's Dept. Oct. 15, 1935

CHARLES W. W. GAINES
Sheriff's Dept. Jan. 23, 1942

BOBBY J. NOLEN Sheriff's Dept. Jan. 2, 1990

KEVAN M. WARD
Sheriff's Dept. Jan. 2, 1990

SLYVESTER V. DEW
Henning P.D. - Jan 4., 1914

J. A. YARBROUGH
Constable - Mar. 18, 1917

HENDERSON SAFLEY
Sheriff's Dept. Oct. 29, 1906

Reverse Brass Plaque Text:
(picture of flag of Tennessee)

This Memorial is dedicated to Law Enforcement in Lauderdale County. The names inscribed are of those officers who gave their most precious possession, their lives, in the performance of their duties.
The people of Lauderdale County are saddened by their tragic loss but at the same time grateful for their vigilance and for their heroism, and for those officers who evermindful that some day their name could be added to this role. Never hesitate to answer the call to service.

List if there are any visiting hours: 24 hours - 365 days Entrance fees (if it applies): none Type of memorial: Monument Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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