Officer Down Memorial Page

Hey Air Force, I will never forget you. You inspired me to join the Military Police so I could get on the Police Department.

I remember getting a letter with the news article in it while I was in Korea. The mail was so slow that it took 2 weeks to find out how you were. Bad news travels slow.

I ride past Trailways all the time and think about you and that awful day. I wish I had been there to help you.

Well rest in peace buddy. It is an honor to be able to say that I knew you.

Police Officer Richard L. Waybright II.
Baltimore City Police Department
September 28, 2011

30 yrs. ago today, never to be forgotten! God Bless Ofc. Bell's family, friends & Dept. Praying for you Ms. Karin S. Bell Spears. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holly Spirit be with you all.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.
October 27, 2008

Officer Bell your work on this Earth as we know it is now done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
May 28, 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 7, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 26, 2007

My dad Pastor,yours Elder. Your friend/my brother, my friend/your brother. Miss you and near to Greyhound often. Hebrews 12 NLV
Christ The Perfect One
1 All these many people who have had faith in God are around us like a cloud. Let us put every thing out of our lives that keeps us from doing what we should. Let us keep running in the race that God has planned for us.

Rev Jonathan Woodworth I
childhood/church friend
April 9, 2007

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police
November 21, 2005

Nelson, I often speak to K-9 Officers about our last conversation as we stood by the civic center just prior to the signal 13 you bravely answered. You left me just as your smiling face lit up as you spoke of the great time you had in school with your new partner. You have been an inspiation to me thoughout my 30 year career. I know you are smiling now and always will be.
Ira

P.O. Ira Roth
Cape Coral P.D. / NYPD/ B.P.D.
October 26, 2005

you are a officer of courage and will never be forgotten

citezen
February 28, 2005

May God use me to help others by way of this life I have had with you and without you. You are greatly missed to this date and will always be loved by me and the kids. Yes, you would be proud. They have grown into fine adults. They are the blessings you gave me. Thank you!

Karin S. Bell Spears
Wife and Widow
January 23, 2005

Nelson we never met but your wife has been a great help to me after my husband was also killed in the line of duty. Turns out we are neighbors and now friends. I'm just sorry we all never got to meet, but you and Don are now together meeting while Karen and I are getting to know each other and go for rides together. She is a wonderful person. I have also met one of your sons and some of your grandchildren. You would be proud of all. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Lisa Schultz wife of Phoenix Police Off
January 22, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

October 27, 2004

No fallen hero should be without a reflection. Rest in peace Blue Angel. RIP with my dad, fallen hero Lt. Walter Taylor Jr. Baltimore City PD for 36 1/2 years. Gone but NEVER forgotten.
Heather
Daughter of Lt. Taylor
EOW 4/17/03 BCPD

Heather
Daughter of Lt. Walter Taylor Jr. BCPD EOW 4/17/03
August 15, 2004