Officer Down Memorial Page

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Cassidy.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
December 17, 2008

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

Officer 11169
May 19, 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
November 18, 2007

On 05/10/2006 I will ride in the Police Unity Tour in your name. The tour is a 240 mile bicycle ride from Virginia Beach to Washington, D.C.Over 200 active and retired law enforcement officers will participate. This ride is an annual event to honnor all law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Each of us rides in the name of a fallen officer.It is my privilege and honnor to ride in your name. I hope this message is passed on to your family and that they know your sacrifice is remembered with honor.

Stan Schwartz
United States Probation and Parole Officer Retired
May 3, 2006

Officer Cassidy,
It has taken almost 31 years, but you and your partner are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arkansas.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 28, 2006

OFFICER CASSIDY I AM GLAD TO SEE YOU HONOR AFTER ALL THERE YEARS.REST IN PEACE OFFICER.

GILBERT DANIEL
February 25, 2006