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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Robert Walker
August 19, 2008
I called him "S.L." Others called him "Butch." but everyone who knew him called him friend. His smile, his infectious laugh and sense of humor were only surpassed by his respect for everone he came in contact with. I was saddened at the thought of the loss of such a good man. I will keep your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers old friend. Rest in peace.
Judy Longo
August 17, 2008
Pat & Matthew,
It has been many years since we were neighbors but good friends like you guys are never forgotten! I am so sorry for your loss.SLwas such a kind,caring,funny,good person; it was great fun knowing both of you before Matt and the transformation with Matt was a sight to see...what JOY. There aren't enough words to describe it! SL has left a powerful,far reaching and longlasting legacy with his humor,Pepsi, and persistent goodness.God bless and watch over you. Judy Longo(former VA. resident)
Michael Hudson
August 17, 2008
Pat/Matthew,
I was overwhelmed with grief on Friday when I heard about S.L. Unfortunately, I didn't hear in time to make it to the funeral. I so wish I had been there. I love all three of you dearly and will miss S.L. very very much. Pat, you and SL were like a second pair of parents when I was growing up. Maria and I are thinking of you and Matthew during this time.
Claire Sheppard
August 16, 2008
Pat,
We are saddened to hear of S.L.'s passing. The two of you walked his final journey side-by-side in dignity and with grace. I will always remember his smile and fighting spirit. We are here if you need anything.
Claire ?$Which Dollar, Inc.
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Janice Dale
August 15, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers during your time of grief.
John Bowman
August 15, 2008
Pat & Matthew - My thoughts and prayers are with both of you during this time. SL was a very good police officer and I have nothing but good memories as we worked together in Traffic Division
Ralph White
August 15, 2008
May he rest in peace. Best wishes to all of his family and friends
Joe Mitchell
August 15, 2008
Pat, Matthew, and family, Butch was a good police officer, person, and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Stachura (RPD Retired)
August 14, 2008
Pat,Matthew, family and friends may God bless you and comfort you always through the loss of SL. He was a fine Officer, traffic cop, and coworker. It was a privilege to know and serve with him. May he rest in peace and the pleasure of unimagined fishing in the Lord's seas and lakes. I'll remember his humorous side the most. He will never be gone for he will always be in our hearts.
Gail Robertson
August 14, 2008
Pat and Matthew,
For all the Pepsi S.L. drank, you'd think he'd be wound up, but he was the most laid back person I've ever known! He could slide easily into many roles --- professional police officer, devoted husband, proud and doting father, best friend, good neighbor, and of course, avid fisherman. Matthew, you were the apple of his eye and he was so proud of you, and rightly so. You are a delightful young man who will keep your dad's legacy going. Pat, I know it will be tough without him. Please know you have many people who love you and are there for you.
Jenny Andrus
August 14, 2008
Pat and Matthew,
We are so very saddened by the loss of S.L. We couldn't have asked for a better neighbor.
You are all in our prayers,
Jenny, Chad and Sam Andrus
Sarah/Keith Pruett
August 14, 2008
Mrs Lowery: Keith and I are here if you need us. SL is fishing and waiting to all of us to join him one day. He will be missed much. In time if you need a visit or to talk give me a call at VCI or home.Your in my prayers. Much love to you
Wesley Snelson
August 14, 2008
Pat, it was with sorrow that I heard of SL,s passing we had some great times working together,a truly great person who will be missed by all who knew him.Wesley
Wayne Smith
August 13, 2008
I worked with "Butch" at Metropolitan Hospital 20 years ago when I was a weekend supervisor. He was a great guy and we had many laughs together. He always spoke very lovingly about his family. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest are with you at this difficult time.
Tom MacKnight
August 13, 2008
Always a smile, always a kind word, and always a joke or two to keep you going, especially on those long days. I am saddened for your loss, but forever grateful for having had SL as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lou Hinson Tomas
August 13, 2008
Pat,
So sorry to hear about S.L. he was a great person. We graduated from Farnham High together was shocked when Donald Douglas emailed me about S.L He will be greatly missed by every on.
Joseph & Mary Tomas ( Mary Lou Hinson)
Lisa, Bobby, & Jordan Powers
August 13, 2008
Pat and Matt, you know the Pepsi machine is going to be sold out in Heaven from now on - especially on race day. I will truly miss hearing that one of a kind laugh of his.
Love always,
'The Jones Girl'
Thad & Patricia Jones
August 13, 2008
Mrs. Lowery,
We are sorry to read about the death of your husband. He was a great guy... and after reading his obituary, he is going to have a "blast in Heaven." May God bless you and your son.
Jerry Bromley lewis
August 13, 2008
Pat, I did not know you, but S.L. and I went to school together. He was funny and a great friend then. I had a car accident once while working in richmond, guess who the officer was who showed up to take the report..none other then S.L. we talked awhile and he still had that wonderful smile. I know you will miss him. My God Bless you and yours.
Tom Shook
August 13, 2008
Dear Pat,
It was a distint honor to have served with SL for so many years. I appreciated his dedication to his job and to every brother officer he served with. I can't remember ever hearing him have a negative word. He will always be remembered for his smile and wit. I see it was on his mind when planning his obit. For me the sadness I felt when I saw his picture today was washed away as only SL could have done by his last hurrah. I will never forget that his last effort on earth was to bring a smile to all he knew and especially you and Matt. My prayers are that you can keep on smiling as SL did during the most courageous fight of his life. Matt your dad was so proud the day you were born and he couldn't talk to me for long before he was bragging about his boy. You have such a wonderful legacy but then again a tough one to live up to. He has walked through the Valley of the Shadow of Death and shall now dwell in the house of the Lord forever. We pray for your confort.
Buddy Bass
August 13, 2008
Pat Matt:
I served many years with 'SL'. I never saw him without a smile on his face and something funny to say.
He was a friend, a gentleman and a fine police officer. I will miss him.
My prayers are with you.
Richard Acampora (ret. Lt. RPD)
August 13, 2008
Butch was a great traffic cop and most of all he was a gentleman. Our prayers are with the family in this time of need.
Walter & Geraldine Howard (Walter - Retired RPD)
August 13, 2008
Pat and Matt.
Jerry and I were saddened to hear of Butch's passing. Having worked with Butch for many years at RPD, I found him to be a great police officer, a devoted husband, and a proud father. His time on earth was cut short, but we will all see him again when we too must pass from this earth to a better place. You will be missed my friend.
Kathy Bulaski
August 13, 2008
Pat, I'm so sorry you have lost your precious partner in life. S.L. was truly a wonderful man. It's been so many years since I've seen you and S.L. but I've always thought of you as two very dear friends. You have always been in my thoughts and heart.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Kathy Bulaski (formerly Kathy Bridgers)
Kimberly Currie Robinson
August 13, 2008
As I was perusing the homegoing notices, this one caught my attention. What a wonderful way to celebrate his legacy by putting this announcement in first person. If he was as considerate and loving as he appears to be by his final thoughts, then indeed this family and his friends were blessed to have been loaned him for a while.
My condolences to your family.
Jennifer Bridgers Tallent
August 13, 2008
Pat, I am so sorry to hear about S.L.'s death. Although I have not seen you in many years, daddy (Eddie) always kept me up to date. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Rose Bookman
August 13, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to "S.L.'s" family. S.L. was always smiling, easy going and a true gentleman. May the memories remain and help get each of you through this difficult time.
Don Schultz
August 13, 2008
My prayers are with the family of Butch. It was a privilege and honor to be on the same police department as Butch. He was a friend to all and will be missed by many
Ret. Det. Don Schultz
Bob Hosick
August 13, 2008
Wendy and I are saddened to hear of Butch's passing. He was a great guy, a great traffic cop and will be missed.
Beth Cary
August 13, 2008
Pat and Matt, George and I were so sorry to learn of S.L.'s death but are comforted to know he has gone on an eternal bass fishing trip. His wit, humor and love for his family are still evident in his obituary. We have such great memories of him as neighbors of 17 years, especially the fishing and neighborly chats with Diet Pepsi in hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Ann Jones (Bowles)
August 13, 2008
Pat & Matthew,
Our prayers & thoughts are with you both during these days ahead. I wish i could express my sympthy in person, but even though there are a lot of miles that seperate us I do think of you often. I hope to see you in the future
R. M. (Bob) McCulloch (Retired State Police)
August 13, 2008
Pat and Matthew,
I worked with Butch many years ago with the Police Department before I became a Trooper. I did not know Butch had a brother in Heysi. I was in charge of that area (Dickenson & Buchanan Counties) in the early 90's. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Vicky Moles Stratton
August 13, 2008
Pat,
I am truly saddened by the passing of S.L. You are in my thoughts and prayers. S.L. was my buddy during my teenage years, I called on him countless time to repair what I broke and bring me gas when I ran out, he was always there for me and I loved him for it. I will miss him.
Lynda Cooksey
August 13, 2008
"S. L.",
In the "Good Book" in 2 Timothy 4:7 (New International Version) it says:
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
And in Matthew 25:21,
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'
You have indeed fought the fight with true grace and dignity, rest now in peace, my friend, and hold fast to the promise that we will meet again and share all the happiness that heaven has to offer.
BILL HODGES
August 13, 2008
"BUTCH" YOU MOST ALWAYS HAD A JOKE, A LITTLE WIT, BUT ALWAYS A SMILE. YOU WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS PAT AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY.
Huey Singleton
August 13, 2008
Pat and Matt: My prayers are with you. "SL" was a wonderful person and friend. We will miss him.
Allen Moulson, Richmond Police Ret.
August 13, 2008
Pat, Matthew, I am so sorry for your loss. Butch and I worked together for most of our time at the police dept.
I can truely say that he was a great friend and a great man!!! he will be missed by all that knew him.
Instead of me this time being at the foot of his bed, he will be at mine when the time comes!! (inside story)
Love you my friend and may your family always be watcched over by you from above.
Eddie Bridgers
August 13, 2008
Even though we were apart for many years I still considered S L one of my Best Friends
Steve Camp
August 13, 2008
Pat and Matt, our thoughts and prayers are with you. S.L. was a great man who was respected by all who knew him. Please take comfort that he is at home with the Lord. I'm very sorry for your loss.
With deepest regret and sympathy,
Steve Camp
Charlie Patterson
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
It was a real pleasure to serve with Butch on the city force for many years.
Rick Pleasants
August 13, 2008
Butch, what a wonderful tribute! But all of us couldn't have expected less from such a wonderful friend. You will be missed, but you left us with hundreds of great memories of your wit and humor. To Pat and the family, thanks for sharing this wonderful man with us.
Rick Pleasants
(Retired Richmond Police)
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