Officer Down Memorial Page

Officer Reishus,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Juneau. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
May 4, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
July 15, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
May 4, 2010

Karl,
You are gone but not forgotten and are always in our thoughts and prayers.
We will never forget you and your sacrifice.
Dave

Sergeant David Jones
Alaska State Troopers
May 9, 2008

YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NHV
May 5, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
November 14, 2007

15 years have gone by and he is not forgotten. Know that you are not alone in your sorrow.

RIP Officer Reishus. Watch over your brothers in blue.

Wife of an officer
May 4, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Reishus. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
November 2, 2006

I thank you for your service and salute you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

September 22, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

(Formerly of Seward Alaska)

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 6, 2004

God Bless You and Your Family

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2
October 9, 2003

Godspeed, Karl.
In June 2003, the Mountain Rescue Association Honor Guard will come to Anchorage-Juneau to play the pipes for you. And so that we will never forget, we are agrieved, but proud to post you on our memorial page and show you on our annual memorial slide show.

"Your tasks are now complete, your duties you've well done, the bagpipes do now tool for you, you are going home.
"...And if it is to be your will, that I should give my life, please bless with your protecting hand, my children and my wife.

Timothy Kovacs, Commander, MRA Honor Guard.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, AZ.

Tim Kovacs
Mountain Rescue Association
September 25, 2003

I miss you Son. Love, Mom

Barbara R. Bell
na

Rset easy, brother. You lived and died a hero, never to be forgotten.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

As an instructor, I am deeply saddened by accidents that occur during training. These are accidents that took the life of a loved one, friend, co-worker. But God has a purpose for these fine HERO'S. May they sit upon thrones of gold and serve him, for no harm will come unto them now. RIP BROTHERS/SISTERS.

Senior Corrections Officer W.R. Phillips
CCA Lake City Correctional Facility

Love and miss you
Nephew
Clint

Clinton E. Shelborne
Department of Public Safety