Donald B. Morrison, 56, of Belvidere, IL died Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2008 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Don was born June 13, 1951 in Rockford, IL the son of Donald M. and Mary (Uchal) Morrison. Donald married Janet R. Wilson on July 10, 1971 in Byron, Illinois. He was sworn in as an Officer with the Belvidere Police Department on February 14, 1984. He served as the first K-9 Officer with Donco 1989-1994 and Tecco 1994-1995, Officer Morrison then became the first School Resource Officer a position he held from 1996 to 2004; he then returned to the Patrol Division where he was currently serving. Don was a member of the BOA (Belvidere Officers Association) and the NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers).Don was a motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the Rock River Valley Hog Club. He was a talented photographer and woodworker. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time participating in "period reenactment" at various places like Midway Village. Don was a member of Calvary Memorial Church and was the bassist in the church band.Survivors include his wife, Janet of Belvidere; children, Melissa (Rick) Messling of Belvidere, Erica (Jeramy) Engler of Loves Park, Stephanie Wenger of Belvidere; grandchildren, Ricky, Tommy, Danny and Micah. Don is predeceased by his parents, Donald and Mary Morrison,; brother, Doug Morrison; father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Agnes Mary Wilson; uncle and aunt George and Helen Gravich.

A memorial will be established in Donald's name.