Officer Down Memorial Page

Mr. Bourne was one of my fathers best friends. I was 15 then and I remember that day well. Dad, Jim Callahan, was recovering from a broken neck from a prison riot and Mr. bourne was in his place. Dad got the call and he went running. I can see the terror in his eyes as I write this. He grieved for Mr. Bourne until the day he died. We all still grieve. My brother followed in dads foot steps and had a long career at Trenton. I believe Donald Bourne watched over him all those years. Rest in Peace Mr. Bourne.

Jim Callahan Jr.
Friend
March 7, 2012

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 28, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 40th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 28, 2012

As we walk those same halls, we remember those who came before us. We most especially remember those who shed their life's blood in the line of duty.
Rest In Peace, Donald Bourne.

Lt. Wayne H. Sanderson
New Jersey State Prison, Trenton
January 8, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
June 28, 2010

rest in peace brother the count is clear

retired sergeant njdoc
fellow sgt
June 5, 2009

rest in peace brother count is clear

sergeant c russo
njdoc
June 5, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

You are never forgotten

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
February 28, 2009

Thankyou for your service SERGEANT BOURNE, you are a hero who will never be forgotten. God bless your family

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA
December 4, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex NJ Cop
March 1, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 21, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 12, 2007

God bless you and watch over us as we carry on with duty

SCO J.Farrell
NJDOC
April 2, 2007

Never forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
February 28, 2007

God bless you, Sergeant Bourne.

Captain John Janeczek
NJDOC
December 23, 2006

I have never met you, yet I feel your presence and prottection as I am on duty and tour the halls of the DB schools at NJSP.

SCO
NJSP
April 12, 2005

Brother your Courage & Heroism were the foundation that this Department was built on. Your legacy lives on with every one of us that proudly wears the New Jersey Department of Corrections uniform.
You will not be forgotten.............Rest in Peace

SCO N.S.P.
NJDOC
October 13, 2003