Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Ranger Kenneth Betancourt. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

March 24, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Ranger Kenneth Betancourt as well as to the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. Rest in peace Ranger Betancourt, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 24, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

March 24, 2010

Your duty has been honorably completed here and your new assignement is in our Lord's kingdom alongside all our brothers and sisters who have also paid the ultimate serving and protecting God's children in their communities. You and our partner will never be forgotten by those you have left behind and will always be remembered with honor, diginity and love. Rest in peace brother. In christ.

Tom Braddley, Retired
Phoenix Az PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

March 24, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 24, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

March 24, 2010

Ranger Betancourt, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

March 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are h you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

March 24, 2010

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Ranger Kenneth Betancourt. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Ranger Betancourt and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

March 24, 2010

On behalf of the 6,180 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Ranger Betancourt’s family as well as the members of the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

March 24, 2010

So sad. RIP brothers.

Deputy
Jefferson Co Sheriff's Office

March 24, 2010

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

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

March 24, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

March 24, 2010

Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Special Agent
U.S. Postal Service

March 24, 2010

Ranger Betancourt,your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

March 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Ranger Betancourt. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Ranger Betancourt, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Ranger Betancourt. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 24, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 24, 2010

Ranger Betancourt,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 24, 2010

Rest in Peace and thank you for your service. My prayers are with your family

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

March 24, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir..............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

March 24, 2010

Ranger Ketancourt you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to help your fellowman. God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 24, 2010

RIP Brother....

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police (PA)

March 24, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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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

March 24, 2010

Rest in peace Ranger Betancourt!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 24, 2010

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Ms)

March 24, 2010