Officer Down Memorial Page

It was 13 yrs ago yesterday..You were taken from this world...Not a day goes by I don't think of you....I know that someday I will see you on the other side...Until than RIP....I love and miss you always....

Love,
Karen...

Karen Ribeiro
wife
June 26, 2011

God Bless your family and may you Rest In Peace! Gone but Never FORGOTTEN!!!!!

Detention Deputy G. Carew
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
December 30, 2008

Officer Ribiero,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

R.I.P.

Anonymous
June 25, 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
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
February 18, 2008

In the line of duty, another hero pays the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace.

Correction Officer Scott Boutell
Massachusetts Department of Correction (MCI-Shirley)
August 9, 2007

Officer Ribeiro, today marks the 9th anniversary of your tragic passing. Corrections Officers have a very tough job but thank God you do it. The idiots who were directly the cause of your heart attack should get at least 20 more years, but this is Massachusetts. They MAY have gotten a few extra days.

Your life is worth so much more than that of the inmates. You are a hero.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
June 25, 2007

JOE YOU ARE MISSED EVERY DAY, SLEEP WELL BROTHER

OFFICER PAUL GLAVIN
MASS. D.O.C.
April 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We will see you on the other side.

Corrections Officer
Red Onion State Prison
December 28, 2006

Though I did not know you, you make me proud to were the Blue. "Rest in peace Brother"

Corrections Officer Kyle Lamp
Otsego County Corrections
December 7, 2006

Joseph-You are remembered every time one of us goes to a back up call. You live on in us. Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace

Detention Deputy
Monroe County Sheriff's Office-Key West
January 29, 2006

Your service to the Commonwealth is deeply appreciated for you had a job that not many understand or know much about. My thoughts will be with you and yours. Rest in peace my brother.
Respectfully,
Deputy Robert T. Call
S.C.S.D., Boston, MA

Deputy Robert T. Call
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
December 28, 2005

Remembering your sacrifice....

Janice Kelley. RN
Department of Corrections, retired
December 19, 2003

A thought this day, for a brother in Blue, goes out to you.

Deputy Peter Butcher
Daggett CO SO
November 23, 2003

A remembers man lives forever,

Anonymous