Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Shivers. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 13, 2012

I thought about you today.
You were so nice to me when my Mom brought me to the PD. You were a dispatcher. You were a good Police officer and for trying to save that woman you were better than human. You were too good for this world.

Shauna Shuford
Daughter of a friend
January 5, 2012

HEROES live forever, and you Officer Shivers are a hero.. May you continue to rest in peace. We will never forget the sacrifice you made for us.


Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
September 5, 2011

I graduated from the Broward College Institute of Public Safety in 2006, Police Academy Class 246. Upon graduation, I received the Frankie Shivers Award, which I have hung proudly on my wall since. I wanted to take a moment and thank Officer Shivers for her service and ultimate sacrifice, while serving the members of her community. It truly is an honor having received your award. You are not forgotten.

Detective Gabe Albala
Palm Beach County
July 3, 2011

Officer Shivers, you did make a diffence. Thank-you

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department
November 25, 2008

I went to the police academy with Frankie. She was a truly wonderful person, who really wanted to be in law enforcement.

We had only been out of the academy 5 months when I got the call about her death. I wasn't surprised to hear that she had died trying to help someone else.

It is true that she had overcome a lot of adversity just to be sitting in class with us. It was her life's dream to be a police officer!

It does comfort me to know that she died doing what she so passionately wanted to do.

Love and miss you a lot!

Rest in Peace

Melissa Hill (Missy Matthews)
Academy mate
April 28, 2008

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
October 4, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
October 2, 2007

You are still missed and will never be forgotten. You and i are the only ones in the family to ever becom Law Enforcement officers. Your legacy will be carried on through me. Although i was only 15 when you were called to heaven i knew i wanted to become a police officer just as you did. Thanks for the sacrafices you made, so that others could learn from.

Ofc Johnnie Bennett
DVPD and Cousin
July 28, 2007

On 06/2006, I won the Frankie Mae shivers award. I was honored to have won the award, through the brief story that was told. However, I decided to research who Frankie Mae Shivers was. Upon reading your story, I couldn't help but feel even more overwhelmingly honored. Enough so that I still get tears in my eyes whenver I think of you. I too faced adversity, and like you I overcame it. It is an honor to receive your award. Everyday I think of you even though I've never met you. I know you are watching over me and others who have known and loved you. You are my hero and role model. May God bless you, and your family. May you rest in peace.

Officer
DVPD
February 7, 2007

Merry Christmas too you and your family. May they continue to move forward in life and heal with your guidance. God Bless!

December 21, 2006

First, I would like to say, I am truly happy to see that someone decided to create a web page that pays tribute to all our fallen officers and their achievements. Second, it is an honor for me to acknowledge Frankie for her endless commitment to duty and heroism. I was only eight years old when you passed but often when I think back it seems like it happen only days ago. It was really tough losing one of the most compassionate auntie's I've ever had. I can remember the sundays at church and the saturday night crab feasts that last til midnight. It all happen so fast. I didn't get the chance to catch my breath to say thank you. Thank you for the time you shared with us. Thank you for the humor and laughter you brought. Lastly thank you for all the love you gave. You are my hero and you will truly be missed but never forgotten. Love always your Nephew, Marcus.

Marcus Lee
March 6, 2006

You will be missed by all. Rest in peace. God Bless.

Officer
Hollywood
January 28, 2006

The night you left us I was there although I didnt know it. My mother was a little over 7 months pregnant with me the night she had to go on camera and speak out about your death. I grew up in the Hollywood PD since both parents were officers with you and one of the first stories I remember is my mother telling me what an incredible person you were. Officer Shivers, you are an inspiration to many young women including myself. I only wish I was able to have learned that for myself. Sleep with the Angels, you are in my prayers. xoxo

Officer's Daughter Samantha Commella
January 3, 2006

Rest in Peace.

Explorer Chris Chappell
Maryland State Police
May 2, 2005

God Bless you for your sacriface. You will never be forgotten. Hollywood lost a hero in you. Rest on Peace
@>-^-,--

Officer William J. Vrancik
Hollywood Police Department * retired *
April 12, 2005

Greater Love Hath No Man than this, that he lay down his life for a friend. Doesn't say about non-friends, but obviously, Frankie Mae, you pleased your Creator greatly. Young lady, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,Va Police
October 10, 2003

Officer Shivers,

Thank you for your dedication to our agency. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Your Sister In Blue

Officer
Hollywood P.D.
September 15, 2003

You are a true hero in every sense of the word.
Rest in peace Sister...you will not be forgotten

CPD

you did your best and went beyond the call of duty, you are not forgotten,GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE!

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