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In Memory....
...of those men and women who's lives were cut
short. Your service to the Marshall Police Department and the citizens of Marshall will never be
forgotten.
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Jim Wilkins 1947 - 2009
Chief Wilkins was hired as the Chief of Police at the Marshall Police Department in 2001 after
serving a distinguished 34-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Chief
Wilkins saw to it that the Marshall Police Department functioned at a "higher level" and held every
employee to a higher standard. He conducted himself in a professional manner and would
frequently be seen backing up his patrol officers on routine calls. Chief Wilkins implemented
Crisis Negotiation Team and the Motorcycle Division. Chief Wilkins also fought raises for his
officers and was a key voice in the bond for the new police and fire complexes. Chief Wilkins
retired from the Marshall Police Department in November 2008 to live on a ranch in Brownwood,
Texas. Chief Wilkins was called to a higher duty and passed away on July 17, 2009.
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Ronnie Rogers 1957 - 2008
Lt. Rogers first started his carreer with the Marshall Police Department in 1978 as a patrol
officer. Lt. Rogers went on to work in narcotics and gang suppression, before promoting and
becoming a patrol supervisor, where he spent the remainder of his carreer at MPD. Lt.
Rogers was awarded the Life Saving Award in 1980, the Marshall Police Officer's Association
"Officer of the Year" award in 1989, the Marshall Police Officer's Association "Merit Award
for Outstanding Police Service" in 1999, and the Marshall Police Officer's Association
"Merit Award for 21 Years of Dedicated Service", during his tenure as a Marshall Police
Officer. Thank You Lt. Rogers for your years of service to our community and our
department.
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Ann Meadows 1947 - 2007
Ann began her career at the Marshall Police Department serving as Administrative
Secretary in Criminal Investigations in March 1999, later transferring to the Administrative
Assistant position for the Office of Chief of Police in December 2003 - remaining in that
position until her death in August 2007.
It was evident to all who knew Ann that she loved people and that love and caring
found its way into her daily service to the Department. Ann Meadows found great joy in serving
the men and women of the Marshall Police Department, finding a close-knit family of friends with
whom she shared moments of quiet talks, sometimes tears, but more often than not, great joy and
laughter. One of her greatest joys was found in the passing of the bond issue which would
eventually result in the new police department complex – and her loyalty was never more evident
than in her request that a Quiet Room be set aside at the new complex for officers and employees.
And as she requested, her Quiet Room is a reality. Located near the front of the newly built
Marshall Police Department Complex, this place of quiet reflection, overlooking a center garden
area, is a testament to Ann’s quiet grace and steadfast faith – it is Ann’s Quiet
room.
Her legacy to us was her commitment, devotion and love for the Department – and so
we have picked up the torch and will carry on…
Thank-you Ann, for all that you taught us…..
your caring,
your loving grace,
and most of all your laughter….
See you soon…in the Quiet Room
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Gloria Vaughan 1945 - 2001
Gloria was hired as a Marshall Police Department dispatcher in 1971. She would later go
on to become the Administrative Assistant for the Criminal Investigative Division at the
department. Gloria was the recipient of the Marshall Police Officer's Association Office of
the Year as well as teh recipient of the Support Employee of the Year on two occasions.
Gloria retired in 1999 after 28 years of dedicated service. Gloria passed away in October of
2001. Officers christened Gloria with the name "Momma," a nickname that reflected her caring
nature.
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Sgt. Perry Howell 1953 - 2001
Sgt. Howell was hired by the Marshall Police Department as a Patrol Officer in 1984. He
would later go on to be promoted to Sergeant. Over his career, Sgt. Howell was assigned to
both supervisorty duties in teh Criminal Investigative Division as well as being a Patrol
Supervisor. During his 17th year of service at the Marshall Police Department, Sgt. Howell
was taken from us, leaving behind six children and a loving wife. Sgt. Howell could be often
heard saying the words " think about it," which was his way of challenging officers to become
self-sufficient. Sgt. Howell, we will continue to think about it and we
will never stop thinking about and remembering you.
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Anita Reaves 1961 - 2000
After serving her country in the United States NAvy, Anita was hired by the Marshall Police
Department in 1992. Anita was a dispatcher with our department until her health started to
fail in 1998. When Officers shouted for help on the radio, Anita's soft soothing voice was a
source of comfort over the airwaves. In October 2000, Anita went home, leaving behind two
beautiful children and a loving husband.
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Chief Charles "Chuck" Williams 1942 - 2000
Chief Williams was hired as the Chief of the Marshall Police Department in 1982. Chief
Williams was a law enforcement officer for 30 years, the recipient of numerous awards, including
the G.O. Cooper Award. Chief Williams passed away after 18 and half years of service and
dedication to the Marshall Police Department. Chief Williams made his amrk in MPD history by
modernizing the department and by placing the needs of his officers on the top of his priority
list. Chief, your strong leadership will continue to inspire us.
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Anita L. Langley 1951 - 1999
Anita was hired as a Marshall Police Department dispatcher in March of 1998. After just
one short year with the department, Anita's life was cut short in March of 1999. Anita never let
having a physical handicap stop her from enjoying life and going out of her way for others.
She will be sorely missed.
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