Officer Down Memorial Page

Today, I visited your grave Officer Corbett. Rest in peace as our guardian angel.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 23, 2012

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

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

To Mrs. Corbett and Family:
I visited you son Stephen's grave today and amt thinking it will not be long before the street sign with your son's name will be replaced. Rest in peace Officer Corbett. I saw you at the Police Memorial in May Mrs. Corbett, and do hope you can forgive me for not greeting you. I hope you and your family are doing well. I live out in Pembroke Pines at Century Village at my mother-in-law Miriam Caesar if you want to contact me.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 25, 2011

To The Corbett Family:
I wanted to offer my sympathies on the loss of your son. have visited his grave at Southern Memorial Park several times. last Wednesday I wrote a letter on behalf of your son the other day to the county commission Mrs. Corbett, in the hope that the sign"Officer Stephen O. Corbett Road" will be replaced, giving him back his honor and dignity. Rest in Peace Officer Corbett, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 13, 2010

To The Corbett family:
I wanted to offer my sympathies over the loss of your son. Even though it was 27 years ago, his bravery and courage will never be forgotten. Mrs. Corbett, I wanted to let you know that yesterday i wrote a letter to the Metropolitan Miami Dade Commission in hope that the street sign that reads: "Officer Stephen O. Corbett Road" can be replaced back at the intersection of NE 203rd St. and Highland Lakes Boulevard as soon as possible as are the other 3 signs for Officers Martin, Boles and Strzalkowski who were killed in the line of duty like your son Stephen. By the way I have been to Southern Memorial Park In NMB several times to visit your son's grave next to his father.My father was a New York City police officer for almost 40 years. Rest in peace Officer Corbett you will never be forgotten and are missed by your family, friends and colleagues. I still can't believe the person who struck and killed you was not punished justly. If you want to contact me Mrs. Corbett I live in Hallandale Beach.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 12, 2010

To The Family of Officer Corbett:
I wanted to offer my sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues. I have not forgotten the sacrifice you made as the youngest police officer killed in the line of duty in Dade County. to be killed in the prime of your life and such a young age is sad. I have visited your grave at Southern Memorial Park in North Miami Beach several times as you are resting in peace next to your dad. Near where you were killed Officer Corbett there was a street sign in your memory that was installed there, but, for some unknown reason was taken down and not replaced. I wanted your mom Ruth, Mrs. Corbett to know that I wrote a letter to try and get the County to replace the sign and give your his honor an dignity back for the ultimate sacrifice he made 27 years ago on behalf of Dade County's citizens. Three other police officers worked out of the Intracoastal District, Officers Martin, Boles, and Strzalkowski were also killed in the line of duty in the middle of the night and their signs are in place and so should yours. You will never be forgotten Officer Corbett. My dad by the way was a New York City Police Officer for almost 4o years. Rest in Peace and hopefully real soon that street sign "Officer Stephen O. Corbett" will will be back up on NE 203rd Street in North Miami Beach.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 11, 2010

"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 14, 2007

so young to make the ultimate sacrifice. still, you made your family, dept, and country proud! rest in peace, knowing you made a difference.

ret. p.o. john engebretsen
nypd
August 10, 2007

May you sleep safe with Our Lord and may He bless you and your loved ones.

May 28, 2007

I had the honor of knowing Steve, and calling him my friend. As teenagers, we were Police Explorers together. Steve will never be forgotten, and always missed.

Rest in Peace Brother!

Ofc Greg Varley
Pembroke Pines Police
January 23, 2005

Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

No one is forgotten. Rest easy and help us to continue the fight for justice.

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