Mounted Patrol Team

Mounted Patrol

Dedicated to My Fellow Fallen Mounted Officers & Friends:

Left:, Sr. Deputy Lisa Whitney

Mounted up May 26th, 1970; Dismounted in the line of duty: August 12th, 1998, Ventura County Sheriff's Department, Ventura California

Duke's "end of watch" was March 1, 2003. He is now galloping the heavens with his beloved Lisa, his head high and mane and tail flying. I will miss my friend and partner - this horse that meant so much to so many. His spirit will be with me forever. (Lisa's mom)

Right: Fellow Mounted Officer, Rich Perkins
Mounted up: October 24th, 1949/Torrance, CA
"Un"Mounted In The Line of Duty: August 15th, 2001/Bishop Police Department, Bishop, CA

The Officer:

"I am the top half of a mounted patrol team, Working from horseback, a fulfillment of dreams."

"My horse, my steed, just as in the days of old, Together we ride, for together we're bold."

"Every muscle I feel, as we both work as one, For it's you underneath me, that makes this job fun."

"Although there are days when you give me some attitude, From you I will gather, all of my fortitude."

"We enforce the laws and meet people, all of the day through, And when we're greeted by others, the one they speak to is you!"

"You help a cop's image, in a positive way, An Officer on horse back, we'll help save the day."

"For our Maker, he gave you the strength from above, Together we'll ride, together, in love."

"Our ride for now is over, it's the close of the day, You nicker so softly, as I bring you your hay."

The Mount:

"I am the bottom half of this God fearing crew, The love from my partner, will help see us through."

"I was born to run wild, leave the danger that's near, But the strength on my back, says I've nothing to fear."

"I feel your hands and your legs, they help as you guide, It's your strength that sustains me, when I could run and hide."

"Your spurs sometimes tickle, you use them to nudge, Sometimes I sure need them, because I won't budge."

"The children, they see us, they squeal with delight, An Officer on horseback, what a beautiful sight!"

"When I am on duty, I'm not allowed to eat, But just look at that grass, it's just under my feet."

"No one can describe it, this partnership and team, We'll work as one forever, I'll feel you in my dreams. "

"The ride for now is over, the tack is recounted, I'll rest till that time, we again will work mounted."

©Mounted Sergeant, Phil West

6W Ranch Note:

Sr. Deputy Whitney was struck broadside in an un-marked patrol vehicle while on duty. The suspect had traveled through a controlled intersection during a power outage without regard to other traffic present. The individual who struck and killed Lisa was found guilty of Felony Vehicular Manslaughter while under the influence of methamphetamine (speed). 02-17-00: Ms. Pittman received the maximum possible sentence, 8+5 = 13 years. The additional five years was an enhancement. She is now a 2 striker, she must do 85% of the time, and then 4 years of parole. She will be housed at Chowchilla State Prison.

Officer Perkins was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to assist a deputy from a neighboring agency stop a suspected drunk driver. He was traveling on Highway 395 and was attempting to make a U-turn when his vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer which was driving behind him.

The term, "Un"-mount, used above, is for Rich's love of the movie, "Paint Your Wagon." It was a favorite phrase of Rich's.

A personal note of disdain:

To my wonderful K-9 partner, Jekky, who I lost two days before Rich, but even more profoundly in relation to all of these events, a special dedication:

To the, "Liars 5":
"mendacem memorem esse oportet."
"It is fitting that a liar should be a man of good memory."

"I could while away the hours
Conferrin with the flowers
Consultin' with the rain
And my head I'd be scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin
If I only had a brain"

Rich buddy, the "5" are still searchin' and the scarecrow is still at his post.

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