Officer Down Memorial Page

I often wonder how the family is doing and how everyones life changed after that day. My family spent a lot of time together in Grant hospital with the Fickeisen's. Weeks together. My husband had been in a car accident so we were all there together day after day in the waiting room. Very nice and caring family. I'm sure the memories are still there. Hope everyone is doing well. Theresa Scharenberg Pfeifer.

Anonymous
October 26, 2010

RIP

Anonymous
September 9, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA
February 6, 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
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 31, 2007

Rest In Peace

We continue the fight for you brother and you are not forgotten by your department we honor you daily by wearing the uniform proudly and remembering the fallen brothers and sisters that came before us

detective scott alexander
columbus division of police
July 22, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio
July 9, 2007

You have not been forgotten. God bless you and your sacrifice.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department
June 1, 2007

I always remember you giving Jim and I rides on your wheelchair.. I was still very young when you passed away but I do miss you even now. Would have loved to have gotten to know you better. Love you Grandpa

Nicole Long
Grand-daughter
January 3, 2007

I MISS YOU DAD. OH HOW I WISH WE COULD TALK.

RICK FICKEISEN
SON
July 10, 2006

It's so hard to believe it's been 19 years today since your watch ended. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you, miss you, wish we could have one last chat. I love you Dad...

Vickie
Daughter
June 1, 2006

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE..YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!

PO JIM GILBERT
CPD
May 30, 2006

Thank you for your service to the greatest
police department in the land. May you rest in peace.

Officer J. Ashenhurst #1204
Columbus (Ohio) Police
May 31, 2005

To Officer Fickeisen's friends and loved ones,

I was only six and living in Europe at the time he was shot. I am now a thirteen year veteran with Columbus Police. Know that we have not forgotten Officer Fickeisen's sacrifice. He is honored.

Be safe,

Officer Holloway
Columbus Police

Officer John Holloway
Columbus Police
December 12, 2004

No Officer should be without a reflection. You died a true hero. May your memory always live on. I am sure you suffered greatly the last years of your life...may you Rest in Peace Officer Fickeisen.

Mother of a Police Officer
Oklahoma
September 18, 2004