Officer Down Memorial Page

To Officer Maylon Thompson Bishop, his family and his fellow officers with the Guntersville Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Bishop’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Bishop and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
January 1, 2011

Today tommy I will do a hour of commnity sevice in honor of u and your wife. Thank you for making this world better.

Anonymous
November 4, 2010

The Dail family of Ocala, Florida sends our deepest condolences to you and sincerest love. We are praying for you and grieving with you. May the LORD carry you and protect and provide for you. Trust Him, rest in Him.

The Dail family, Ocala, FL
in-laws Ofc. Tony Zeppetella eow:6/13/03
July 2, 2010

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Bishop. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Tommy, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Tommy's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Tommy's life was about so much more than the way he died. Tommy will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Bishop, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been seven years and a half years but he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
June 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, may they find peace and comfort in this most difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and service may you forever rest in peace.

Lauren W.
Wife of a DeSoto County Officer
June 2, 2010

May you RIP Officer Bishop Jr. To your friends, family and co-workers take comfort in knowing that there are many of us out here that are honoring his memory today and always.

Melissa
Dispatcher
May 12, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police Officer Maylon Thompson Bishop Jr.,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Maylon Thompson Bishop Jr. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Police Officer Maylon Thompson Bishop Jr. is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous
March 27, 2010

Gog bless you sir, may you rest in peace.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
March 22, 2010

Rest in peace, Officer Bishop. Thank you for your service. Your family, friends, and fellow officers are in my prayers.

Kathy Bubb
Caring Citizen
March 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department
February 17, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired
February 15, 2010

GOD BLESS YOU SIR.THE MOTTO FOR SOME DURING THE VIETNAM WAR WAS I KNOW I WILL GO TO HEAVEN BECAUSE I SPENT MY TIME IN HELL. THIS APPLIES TO YOU. MY SYMPATY TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

bob
retired
February 15, 2010

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AND THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. YOU SERVED US WELL, REST IN PEACE, WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
GEORGE H. BOWMAN
INVESTIGATOR
DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, NC

INV.
DARE CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
February 11, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God grant you eternal rest. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they need for the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
January 26, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother!

Deputy S. Myers
Berkeley Co.
January 21, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA
January 19, 2010

Officer Bishop,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Guntersville. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
January 18, 2010

On behalf of the entire Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Guntersville Police Department, family and friends of Officer Bishop. Our hearts are with you all as you honor and mourn one of our nation's heroes. His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Lauren Yanez
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association
January 17, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother!

Patrolman Anthony Parkinson
Fort Smith Police Department
January 17, 2010

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Bishop and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Bishop, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Bishop is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York
January 14, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Bishop, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen
January 13, 2010

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the GPD during this difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD
January 12, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother...
To Officer Maylon Thompson Bishop Jr. I render a final salute.

PO KJ JONES #031
North Greenbush, NY PD
January 12, 2010

For Police Officer Maylon Thompson Bishop:

Our duty as law officers takes us to the fore-front at the most horrendous of situations. A domestic dispute still stands as one with exceptional risk. As in this case, involving Tommy, nothing is hardly more terrible than suffering for 16 years with a wound sustained in action. For out brother Tommy, it simply was a slow death. He surely will not be the last to suffer this dreadful fate.

We pray for Tommy. May he finally be relieved of his pain and his suffering. We pray that his family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him reach-out at the appropriate times and comfort one another. It is a time to rejoice and to prepare for gladness. Enough weight has been borne for too long on too many hearts. May the heros-of-yesterday embrace Tommy and lead him to rest.

I am proud to render Officer Maylon Bishop a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
January 12, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
January 11, 2010