Every 57 hours a Law Enforcement Officer is killed in the line of Duty.
On average 150 Law Enforcement Officers are killed each year.
In 2005, 155 officers were killed. 52of those deaths were by gunfire .
This page is dedicated to the officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their community.
| Tulsa Police Officer J.
Thurman Spybuck died in the line of
duty in 1971. The Tulsa Police Honor Guard was born from his death.
Today, there are thirty members who proudly don on the traditional Honor
Guard uniform. These men and women have stood for hours in 100 degree heat
waves wearing the traditional long sleeve shirt. They have stood at
attention in subfreezing temperatures without a jacket. They are a
mixture of Patrol Officers, Detectives, Supervisors, and Specialty
Units. Who, time after time show up for a funeral or special event with
little or no sleep. And if you dare to ask me , "Why do I do it"
Be sure and look
closely into my eyes. You will see a tear that will not fall. And
you will hear me say. "There is no greater honor than to lay to rest
one of your own." Carl Goforth |
