Officer Down Memorial Page

To Chief Paul Fricke, his family and his fellow officers with the Hawk Point Police Department :

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
August 27, 2011

Chief Fricke,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community, but also for our Country when you served in the USAF. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP
April 19, 2011

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

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
September 20, 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 whose 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
September 9, 2010

REST IN [EACE, BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
September 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Chief Fricke as well as the brotherhood at Hawk Point Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
September 3, 2010

Brother Paul,

Please keep the gates of Heaven open for the rest of us.

R.I.P.Brother

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett 67 ( ret.)
Charles County Sheriff's Office,Md.
September 2, 2010

Thank you for your service Chief Fricke. May god bless you and your family. R.I.P.

Officer
Florida
September 1, 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
September 1, 2010

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

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio
September 1, 2010

Chief Fricke,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft
September 1, 2010

Chief of Police Jeffery Fricke, the families of 1199 Inc. are so sorry to hear that you lost your life in the line of duty. We thank you for your dedication and service. To your family, friends, your brothers and sisters in law enforcement you are in our thoughts and prayers. God's speed sir.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers
September 1, 2010

Rest in peace brother...to Chief Paul Jeffrey Fricke I render a final salute.

PO K.J. JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD
August 31, 2010

Chief Fricke thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)
August 31, 2010

RIP

S. Adams
BPD
August 31, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Chief of Police Paul Jeffrey Fricke. Rest in Peace Sir, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York
August 31, 2010

Chief Paul Fricke's Family, Friends and all the Units that knew him have my Prayers, thoughts and Heartfelt Sympathy. Thank YOU for Your Service.
So very Sorry my Brother. God Bless.

Officer
Kentucky Retired
August 31, 2010

Rest in Peace Chief

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
August 31, 2010

Chief Fricke, God bless you and your family.

SSA ELlen Pierson
US ICE
August 30, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Paul.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
August 30, 2010

Rest in peace brother

Ofc D. Lambeth
Lake Winnebago Mo Police Dept.
August 30, 2010

To the family and friends,
It saddens our class to hear of your loss and we send you our prayers. He will be in our hearts.

Session 49
Police Academy, NY

Session 49
Zone 5 Police Academy, NY
August 30, 2010

Rest in Peace Chief, keep an eye on us from above as we continue the Watch

Police Officer
Phoenix PD, Brother in Blue
August 30, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek
August 30, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Paul Fricke, and the Hawk Point P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Chief Fricke, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
August 30, 2010