By Jennifer Hansen, Mono County Sheriff Public Information Officer
Every May 15, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, law enforcement agencies nationwide join hands to honor those brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their life in the line of duty. On average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 53 hours. Since the first known in line of duty death in 1791, more than 19,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Former President George Bush said, “It takes a special kind of person to serve in law enforcement. Most people run from danger. Law enforcement officers run towards it.”
The Mono County Sheriff’s Department hosted the first memorial ceremony, on the lawn in front of the Bridgeport courthouse, to honor the fallen law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in the Eastern Sierra. “We are here today to honor those brave men and women who went to work one day and never returned home,” said Sheriff Richard C. Scholl to start the ceremony.
“Unlike most other careers, the brave men and women who embark upon a life in law enforcement know fully that they might one day be called upon to lay down their lives in the call of duty.
Deputies and police officers representing Mono County Sheriff’s Department; Inyo County Sheriff’s Department; Mammoth Lakes Police Department; Bishop Police Department; California Highway Patrol; California Department of Fish and Game; Mountain Warfare Training Center Police Department; and Mono County Paramedics stood together to honor all the lives lost in the Eastern Sierra. A moment of silence was given to those fallen Eastern Sierra officers: Sheriff N.F. Scott (1862, MCSO); Sheriff Thomas Passmore (1878, ICSO); Sheriff William Moore (1879, ICSO); Deputy William Edwards (1907, MCSO); Constable Walter Reed (1912, ICSO); Sheriff James Dolan (1915; MCSO); Deputy Lemoyne Hazard (1925, ICSO); Inspector James Randolph Jr. (1979, ICSO); Police Officer Richard Perkins (2001, Bishop PD); and Officer Paul Pino (2003, CHP).
“As we leave here today, have in your thoughts the men and women who go to work each day as the protectors of society never knowing if that day may be their last,” stated Sheriff Richard C. Scholl as the ceremony concluded and the wreath was laid to honor those law enforcement officers of the Eastern Sierra who have the ultimate sacrifice of giving their life in the line of duty.
Bozo,
I almost forgot…
…you sound alot like Jack Nickleson from that flick he made with Tom Cruz. Ya know the one I am talking about???
Bozo,
My post script is that I believe you sir, must have blown up rafts for your career in the military. That is based on the assupmtion you had enough time to visit “killology” at night from the security of some base in the rear.
Again,
Cat (short for “Kitty”)
I liked the sheepdog metaphor, but the shepherds are directing the dogs to drive the sheep into smaller and smaller pens, and the bad dogs are not being removed.
Bozo,
I am a cat not a dog or sheepdog or wolf. When did we get sheepdogs in the military? I’m confused!
Sincerly,
A person who go by “cat”
tm, I am in total agreement with you. I myself would expose the bad dogs given the chance and have them removed. The sheepdogs I have worked with personally are of the highest moral standard and would also expose the bad dogs. I would have it no other way. If… Read more »
Thank you brave men and women for all you do, and for saving as many lives as you can regardless of their position on law enforcement. 🙂
“Tourbillon sounds like a hypocrite, he enjoys the freedom to say what he wants but does not respect those who provided it!”
Yikes! Tourbillon is actually Rush Limbaugh!
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain( of anonymity), “Retired military.”
He (Tourbillon) was just having one of his Tea-party moments.
To tourbillon! Are you saying your retired military? Based on your latest statement it sounds to me like you oppose authority and law and order! Which would mean you never served for your country! speak your own opinion regarding yourself not for the honorable veterans who defended it! While we… Read more »
I am indeed retired military and proud of it, although not a member of the Tea Party. Those with whom I served could and often did vigorously disagree with each other without ever impugning each other’s service and sacrifice, and certainly without personally attacking a comrade-in-arms as a “hypocrite”. So… Read more »
I love throwing stones, but I don’t think this article is the right place to do it.
Amen Trouble
No MCSO employee has died on the job in 97 years! I have only good things to say about all my minimal dealings with law enforcement, definately a tough job, but statistically, could be one of the safest in these parts!
As the world becomes more and more overpopulated, seemingly coming apart at the seams,
you want to be the guy than carry a gun.
Well, the rumor going around in 1975, was that there was a robbery in progress at Safeway. A deputy sherriff by the name of Stoneburner went into the employee’s bathroom, got all excited, and blew away the girl who was tied up in in the stall. The deputy quietly left… Read more »
As the Mammoth Lakes CERT PIO I frequently send out Press Releases and Public Service Announcements that Sierra Wave broadcasts as a community service, we appreciate KSRW providing this service. Jennifer Hansen, Mono Sheriffs PIO, provides accurate information on local issues dispelling rumors that run rampant in our area. Please… Read more »
Kinda like the Inyo DA only different!
Also, is Jennifer Hanson a paid employee of Sierra Wave??? She writes more pieces than many of the other employees
At the risk of sounding corny, I will say, cat, how terribly catty of you! Darling, you must realize I write most of the news.
Public Information Officers graciously provide some stories and press releases which we post on the website. Clear now?
Benett Kessler
I am being “catty”, sorry! I tend not to like the self promoting stories that the SO puts out. I do understand Law Enforcement, but have never understood the we put it all on the line sob story. Yes the job is dangerous. There are plenty of dangerous jobs done… Read more »
You are not a cat, but I believe you are a sheep. If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen: a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath–a wolf.… Read more »
Konzo – I like it, but where does Little Bo Peep fit in?
An utterly false choice, between being a nice productive sheep requiring a sheepdog and a sociopathic wolf. There are plenty of nice productive types who definitely are not sheep, nor wolves, by your juvenile definition. To use your little metaphor, think about retired military – “sheepdogs” in your world –… Read more »
Rob, Little Bo Peep lost her sheep when she ran from the wolf. Tourbillon, you are absolutely correct. Our military, active and retired, are the sheepdogs of the world. I apologize for not specifically stating that in my original post. I’m sure the retired sheepdog sure appreciates having the local… Read more »
MEOWWW, “Darling”
;)Cat sleight?
I would like to take a moment to remember the woman who was shot dead by a Mono County Deputy years back.
What woman when?
BK
The robbery at a local store in Mammoth. The deputy rushed in and shotgunned her in the chest because her clothing matched the suspect description. I can not remember if it was before MLPD existed. Ask the old timers, they will know.
Some miserable people out there ..one incident like this overshadows all the good.
Robbery of Safeway in Mammoth, late 60s or early 70s.
Thanks, History. We see it was reported in the Reno Gazette that an armed robbery was in progress, hostage, 19 year-old female employee, taken. Hostage shot and killed. All we know for sure is it was reported March 10, 1975 and the Mono Sheriff’s Office was in charge at the… Read more »
The hostage was tied up in the bathroom stall when she was shot by the deputy.
History has it right. It was Kathy Delhay, a Safeway employee. Kathy lived across the street from me. We went to school together. She was taken hostage, tied up, then abandoned in a bathroom. A Sheriffs Deputy searching for the robbers, who are said to have holed up in an… Read more »
So it sounds more like the shot gun discharged by mistake, rather than all of the rumors that have been portrayed, of a gun happy deputy?
Yeah Big Al you got this one right. I love how ignorant people are. None of us know what happend for sure. Yet someone posts something on a blog and we have it all figured out!!
Sheep fill these blogs.
Bozo is one of them!
Uh, Cat, it sounds like Frank knows what he’s talking about, a heck of a lot more then you do. Sounds like he was being PC when saying ‘his gun discharged’…..I certainly wouldn’t expect criminal charges against the officer, but I could see termination. I wonder who it was and… Read more »
Sgt. Phil West, is it true a Mono County deputy pulled his gun on a store clerk when they refused to sell him booze?
Speak up Sgt. West. You were asked a legitimate question. Sheriff Scholl??? LT. WEBER ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Their silence pretty much confirms things.
The fact is Phil won’t even touch the question with a ten foot pole, clearly showing something is up in Mono County. Just what we need another public servant who won’t answer questions. Phil’s lack of comment also shows who he’s loyal too. He would have been wise to never… Read more »
Wow – the old saying is right! No good deed goes unpunished, or in this case, no thank you letter goes unaccosted! I don’t think its fair to ask Phil that question – one because it has nothing to do with the topic, second because you are demanding him to… Read more »
On behalf of the Mono County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, I would like to thank all of the participating agencies, officers, and guests that attended yesterday’s memorial recognition. I would also like to recognize and thank each member of the Mono County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, whose contribution by all of the… Read more »