Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 7, 2012

Rest easy brother, we have the watch now.

D/S L A Trexler
Hanover County Sheriffs Office

October 7, 2012

Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

October 7, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Virginia State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

October 7, 2012

Please know that Trooper Fox's family and the VSP are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in His loving arms during this difficult time.

Sgt W C Elliott
Campbell County Sheriff's Office, VA

October 7, 2012

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

October 7, 2012

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

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

October 7, 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

October 7, 2012

Rest in peace Brother Andrew, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs PD OK

October 7, 2012

GOD bless Trp. Fox and his family. Thank you for serving Virginia and this great nation.............

Trooper J.R. Fleming
NC State Highway Patrol

October 7, 2012

May God bless your service to your community, bring strength, comfort and peace to your family and fellow troopers.
Your duty and sacrifice will always be remembered.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Dept., Coquille, Oregon

October 7, 2012

God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service to your community, state and nation.

Daniel M. Kreth SGT(P)
United States Army

October 7, 2012

Rest in peace Trooper, we will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

October 7, 2012

RIP fellow officer

Stephen Bruet PPO II
Department of Public Safety NC

October 7, 2012

May you rest in peace; thoughts and prayers extended to your friends and family.

Deputy
LCSO

October 7, 2012

Thank you for your sevice and sacrifice Trooper Fox. You answered God's calling, your duty is done, a hero you will always be. RIP brother...

Lt. Clent Rambin (Ret.)
Shreveport Police Dept. and Bossier S.O., Louisiana

October 7, 2012

God Speed

Patrolman Travis Schieber
North Liberty Police Dept

October 7, 2012

Andrew, words cannot describe the sadness I have for you and your family. It was an honor to go through the 111th basic with you, but it is a true honor to call you a friend. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper M. B. Petrini
Virginia State Police

October 7, 2012

Rest in peace brother! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Virest et Honorem

Ptlm F J Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department

October 7, 2012

Rest In Peace Brother. My prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers. God will comfort during this difficult time. Look to Him for guidance and peace.

Trooper W.T. Dendler
Ohio State Highway Patrol

October 7, 2012

Incredibly saddened at the loss of another hero. My heart is heavy thinking of his family, his friends, and co-workers.

Aunt,

Anne Didio
Fallen Officer Deriek W. Crouse EOW 12-8-12

October 7, 2012

Rest in peace Trooper Fox!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

October 7, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER Fox!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 7, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the men and women of tha Virginia State Police and the friends and family of Trooper Fox. May you rest in peace, HERO.

P.O. III R.T. Flynn
Lynchburg Police Department, Virginia

October 7, 2012

rest in peace and may god bless you trooper

Pfc Jon Pease
Cmpd-Retired Bpd

October 7, 2012