Deputy Shane Mitchell Memorial -- Big Lake TX - Police Memorials on Waymarking.com

This memorial expresses a community's grief at the loss of a young man who only wanted to serve his community, as a member of law enforcement and also as a volunteer firefighter.

This grey granite memorial stands in front of the Reagan County Courthouse in Big Lake Texas.

It reads as follows:

"Greater love hath no man than this: to lay down one’s life for his friends.
John 15:13

Joshua Shane Mitchell was a true hero and gave his life while serving his fellow man in the performance of his duties as a deputy for the Reagan County Sheriff’s Department on August 1, 2012. He was a dedicated deputy who took his oath very seriously. He had a love for children and had a special way of reaching out and touching their lives. In January 2011 Josh began his duties as a D.A.R.E. officer at the RCSO. He served as the D.A.R.E. officer until his death, and he shared the danger of drugs and alcohol with the children of Big Lake. In January 2012 Josh began his duties as K-9 Officer for the RCSO. He and his trained sidekick, K-9 Officer Sherlock, worked many hours patrolling the streets of Big Lake together. He was passionate about serving the community he grew up in and the surrounding areas. Josh serve as a volunteer firefighter for the Big Lake volunteer fire department and the North Reagan County volunteer fire department. Josh was named rookie of the year at BLVFD in 2007.

Joshua Shane Mitchell was born July 22, 1986 in Wichita Falls Texas. He began his duties at the RCSO while attending high school. He graduated from Reagan County High School May 26, 2006. After graduation he worked as a night jailer at RCSO while attending Howard College, pursuing a career in criminal justice. He graduated from Howard College on May 11, 2007 and he then attended the Concho Valley regional law enforcement Academy, from which he graduated May 21, 2008. At this time he began his duties as patrol officer at RCSO.

July 22 1986-August 1 2012

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DEPUTY’S PRAYER
When I start my tour of duty God, wherever crime may be
As I walk the darkened streets alone let me be close to Thee.
Please give me understanding with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention until their story is told.
Let me never make a judgment in a rush or callous way,
But let me hold my patience, let each man have his say.
Lord of some dark and dreary night
I must give my life, Lord with your everlasting love
Protect the ones I love.
Amen."

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