Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

After John Donne’s “A Hymn to Christ”

by Richard S. Barnett

On what strange craft soever I board,
Whether with sails or wheels, O Lord;
What dark way soever I take, that road
Shall be one where You bear my load:
Though my craft may near capsize, I feel
Your strong hands hold fast the wheel;
Though I lose my bearings often,
Journey’s end You’ll reveal.

Richard Barnett
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September 10, 2012

Rest in Peace brother motor officer. To Bruce's wife, children and police agency, I am sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you.

Motor Officer L. Olivarez
Seattle Police Department

September 10, 2012

Is hard everytime we hear of an officer killed in line of duty, but when is so close to home God the pain is even harder.
To your family and friends, you are not alone as we the survivors (C.O.P.S.) your new family is here and will never leave you.

God Bless you Sir and thank you for your service

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, 11/6/86

September 10, 2012

Rest in peace my brother Law Enforcement Officer.

I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

September 10, 2012

May God bless your family and friends. Thank you for your dedication to duty and years of service.

LT
Denton, TX Police Department

September 10, 2012

R.I.P. Sir.

R.McCluskey
Manhattan Il PD

September 10, 2012

May you rest in peace Officer Bruce St.Laurent, you were and awesome man and were a great service to the Jupiter community you will be truly missed, and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and freinds..........

David Schott
citizen

September 10, 2012

GOD was given another angel. My prayers go out to his family and friends. As my heart is saddened my another loss of a good police officer, I know that he was doing something he loved. RIP, thank you for all your years of service to your community and the ulitmate sacrifice.

Officer Tracey Bishop
Orlando Police Department

September 10, 2012

God Bless you Officer St. Laurent. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

September 10, 2012

May you rest in peace, and peace be upon your loved ones and department.

Officer Mikel Mazlaghani
Gainesville Police Department

September 10, 2012

My sincere sympathy to the family and co-workers.
God blees you during this time of grief
Jeannette Shields, WNY C.O.P.S.

Jeannette Shields
WNY Concerns of Police survivors

September 10, 2012

GOD has a new motorman, way too soon. Prayers going to all of his family, blood and blue line. RIP sir, thank you for your years of service and sacrifice.

Deputy Terry Corbin
Citrus County Sheriff's Office

September 10, 2012

To Police Officer Bruce Laurent's, friends, and fellow officers of the Jupiter Police Department -

I extend my most heartfelt sympathy to all at this tragic death. In Bruce's 20 years of service may he have realized his greatest dreams and gathered his deepest love from the people he was surrounded by.

Rest in Peace Officer Laurent, you mission among us is complete, and we applaud you.

Mr. Richard E. J. Driskill
admirer of those who serve

September 10, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

September 10, 2012

There's been talk of Fiddler's Green for all who wear the badge. You will be first to know if it is true or if it's simply heaven's scene. Either way, rest in peace and thank you for your service.

James Massey - Former L.E.

September 10, 2012

RIP Sir. You gave your life doing what you know and loved. I pray Saint Michael takes you home. I pray for some kind of peace for your family and your department. Your brother's and sisters will remember you and will take the watch from here.

Officer S. Casey
Holly Hill Police Department, FL

September 10, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer St. Laurent. May the Lord comfort your family, friends and fellow Jupiter Police Officers during this difficult time.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Department

September 10, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada

September 10, 2012

RIP brother. Thank you for the time you gave to our profession. Your brothers and sisters have the watch and I am sure will look after your family. My deepest simpathy and regret to the family and co-workers of a great officer, father, husband. God speed brother

DFC B. Keenan
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

September 10, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 10, 2012

Your duty done rest in peace my brother. From a fellow (former) motor officer. My prayers are with your family and friends.

Captain Rick Frye
Escambia County Sheriff's Office

September 10, 2012

God Bless Officer St. Laurent and his family. Thank you for your service.

Det.Sgt. Robert M Spinney
MBTA Transit Police Department Massachsuetts

September 10, 2012

RIP Brother. May the good Lord watch over your family, friends and colleagues.

Retired Detective
NYPD

September 10, 2012

To Officer St. Laurent family and his brother's and sister's of the Jupiter Police Department we extend our heart felt grief and prayers.
We pray for the eternal rest of Officer St. Laurent , who sacrificed his life, in the performance of his duties. Give to his loved ones the peace and strength to bear the anguish of their lose. Remove all resentment from their hearts; knowing that eternal peace and rest will abide over their departed loved one forever.

From the Officers of the South Palm Beach Police Department, Fl

Chief Roger M. Crane

September 10, 2012

Life.....so fragile, Loss....so sudden, Heart....so broken,... in the wake of such a loss,
we are haunted by things we don’t, and
may never, understand.

Yet the solace we seek may not come from
answers. So we look for comfort in the
belief of love's everlasting connection.

May that love lift you and hold you close, and give you peace.

Chief Todd Boycher & members of the City of Roxboro, NC Police Department

Valerie Gentry Off Assist II (Ret. P.O.)
Roxboro Police Department, Roxboro, NC

September 10, 2012