Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

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

February 13, 2018

Rest in Peace Commander.

"Bless are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God." Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

February 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Sir and thank you for your service. Prayers for your family and friends.

Linda in Frame
Appreciative American

February 13, 2018

May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall. And this one was a terrible loss. A man who without care for his own safety did such a noble thing. I hope his family will find some type of peace during this time of mourning. God will not let them down. Keep Faith and know he is in a better place.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

February 13, 2018

Rest in heaven brother in blue! Job well done!

Deputy Pharoah M. Halbert
Cook County Sheriff's Office, Cook County, Illinois

February 13, 2018

R.I.P Commander. From the son of fallen NYPD Sergeant Paul E. Brooks (last watch: 2/28/1952). Your service is respected.

Paul E. Brooks 2nd
Son of fallen officer

February 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Commander...

Motor Officer David Kornowski
Lakeside Police Department (CO)

February 13, 2018

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

February 13, 2018

God speed Sir.....

Police Officer (retired) Suzy Regan
LAPD-Modesto PD

February 13, 2018

Thank you Commander Bauer for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Illinois. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 13, 2018

R.I.P MY BROTHER

Sgt. Kevin J Nielsen
South River borough

February 13, 2018

Go with God Commander Bauer. You are a leader of men and women and we will never fully recover from this loss.

My thoughts are with your family, my fellow officers, and the community you served... it's just horrible.

Detective John Campbell
Chicago Police

February 13, 2018

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother

PO james Oneill
nypd

February 13, 2018

God Bless !

Det Hans Cute
Pawtucket

February 13, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

February 13, 2018

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

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

February 13, 2018

This is absolutely heartbreaking. Anyone who serves 32 years has been doing this job correctly. My heart hurts for his loved ones. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Deputy S.P. Daniels, #1653
Harris County Sheriff's office

February 13, 2018

R.I.P

Lt. James Keelan (Retired)
NYPD

February 13, 2018

Blessed are all the peace keepers, regardless of where you are. But until we meet again may God hold Commander Bauer in the hollows of his hands! God bless your love ones... Rest in Peace.

Police Officer Carmen M Lopez
Chicago Police Department

February 13, 2018

Rest in Peace Commander Bauer. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bauer Family and the Chicago Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, New Jersey

February 13, 2018

From a Chicago boy, thank you for your service. We have the watch.

Ofcr. Brian Fritton
LAPD

February 13, 2018

Rest In Peace Commander Bauer

RD Dario Fioretti-Frank (retired)
Lake County Sheriffs Office

February 13, 2018

My sincere and heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department of our fallen HERO. I am so very sorry for your loss.
may God give your family strength and peace during this difficult time.

Thank you for your lifetime of loyal, dedicated and selfless service to your community. You will live on in the hearts of all who love and cherish you.

RIP HERO.. Gone but NEVER Forgotten...

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

February 13, 2018

Rest in peace my brother my prayers are with your family and your fellow officers

Tony Gomez
Des Moines PD,Iowa. - retired

February 13, 2018