Officer Down Memorial Page

I think his family lived in Bloomfield. If I recall correctly he had a daughter who was killed in some kind of accident in the 1980's.

anonymous
anonymous
March 22, 2012

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in Newark is attempting to locate members of the Snow family, please contact us at your earliest convenience, thank you.

Jim Stewart Jr
Newark Police FOP
June 3, 2010

Officer Snow,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Newark. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous
August 13, 2008

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 12, 2007

We here at the Newark Police Museum will keep your memory alive forever. Thank you for your faithful and dedicated service and rest in peace.

Curator Edward J. Dalley, Sr.
Newark Police Museum
July 22, 2006

I AM A FORMER RESIDENT OF NEWARK,NJ AND I REMEMBER OFF. SNOWS SHOOTING TO THIS DAY. I ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL AND MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND THE ENTIRE NEWARK P.D.

mike van luvender
n/a
December 12, 2005

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
September 15, 2004

To the family and friends of this brave officer. I have just completed the new web site for the Fraternal Order of Police Newark Lodge#12 and would like to take a moment to thank all of these men for giving me one of the most spiritual experiences in my life. I felt that each and every one of these officers were at my side guiding me to the completion of the sites "In Memory Of..." page. God Bless and Thank You!

Tom Tortorici
AJ Projections
February 19, 2004

R.I.P. Ofc. Snow, You will NEVER be forgotten.

Officer
Clearwater P.D., FL
December 16, 2003