Officer Down Memorial Page

GLen and family...I shared about your life today in Church ...I used you and your wife on my sermon...your kindness...your lady...your life...your love for Sushi at Jinbeh as I was a manager there...May The Lord bless your loved ones!

Jalil Dawood -JD
January 30, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
February 8, 2010

Officer Homs,
On today, the 16th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Irving. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
July 3, 2009

Glenn,
I was looking over a friends page and thought of you. I remember the good times we had early on before our police years working together. This year as I head out on the Police Unity Tour I will think of you as we begin our journey to DC.

Chief Joe Clark
North Caldwell Police Department , NJ
December 1, 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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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 14, 2008

Fourteen years later Glenn is remembered on this day.
May God keep safe from harm the men and women of the Irving Police Department.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
July 3, 2007

Glenn, yesterday we buried another promising young police officer. Much like you Andrew was an exceptional officer who had his life cut short. While I was delivering a tribute to Andrew at the candlelight vigil I could not help but think of you. It was my privelege to serve with you. You may be gone but I will never forget you.

Assistant Chief Terry Zettle
Irving Police Department
April 19, 2007

Glenn, You are also remembered on this day, the day after a fellow officer from your agency was killed. I have heard your story and seen your photo in the hall. You are thought of often, and so is your family. Thank you for your dedication and service.

Please watchover the Irving police officers. Please ask God for their protection as they continue in service. God bless you and yours.

Fellow Texas Officer

April 14, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol
April 7, 2006

I rember seeing you and the S.W.A.T. Team getting ready for high risk warrnts. You were always so nice to the exploreres. Thank you for your many years of service. God speed brother.

Patrolman J. McGee # 4189
Allen PD, Texas
January 5, 2006

Glenn was a good guy that loved his job as a police officer. He was well thought of in the department and his sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless his family.
I was temporarily assigned to personnel when Glenn was hired. He was also assigned to personnel awaiting the start of the next academy class. We talked quite a bit during that time. He wanted more than anything to be a good cop.....and that he was.

Patrolman D.E. Hutchison, retired
Irving Police Department
March 15, 2005

Glenn was a good friend. I still think of him from time to time. I remember he loved his wife, his children and he loved his job. We were rookies together and I am glad I had a chance to know him.

Officer Keith Bauman
North Richland Hills Police Departmnt
October 28, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Today, July 3, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of P.O. Glen Homs who died on this date 10 years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Homs' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

Glenn,

I just want you to know that each and every day I always think of you and your warm smile. I also remember the way your face lit up whenever you saw your beautiful wife, Christy, and the way her face lit up whenever she saw you. You were a neat person and full of life. You will forever live in the hearts of those who had the priviledge to work with you.

Maria

Maria Diaz, 911 Operator
Irving P.D.