Officer Down Memorial Page

Today, June 12, 2008, as I mourn the loss of Todd Bahr of the Fredericksburg Police Department my mother told me of your murder 28 years ago. She went to school with you and your wife. I want to let you know that the ultimate sacrifice that you made has not been forgotten, and never will be.
Godspeed,
Camden Bullock, EMT

Camden Bullock, EMT
Prot Royal VFD
June 12, 2008

Toby was a friendly and likeable young man that was taken from us far too early. I counted him among my friends and I miss him and have thought of him many times over the years. I have many fond memories of the time that I worked with him. He was always willing to lend a hand regardless of the nature of the call. Toby was having coffee with Trooper K.W. Smith and myself moments before his death. It was shift change and we were swapping stories as cops do when he got the call to respond to a domestic call. Toby declined our offers to go with him, knowing that we had just finished a long 3 to 11 shift. He bolted out the door with his usual enthusiasm for his job and answered his final call for the citizens of Stafford. I never saw him again. I wish that I had ignored him and just responded with him, maybe things would have turned out differently. I'm proud to have known Toby, he was truly one of the good guys.

Dave George-Former Trooper
Virginia State Ppolice
April 16, 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
April 8, 2008

Toby,

Many times over the past 27 years, I have paused on the anniversary of your death and thought of you. You really were a great friend to me, and I missed you terribly for a long time. Now I have a 24-year-old son, Mark, who just lost one of his best friends, Stafford County Deputy Jason Mooney, in an auto accident while on duty on October 19, 2007. He is going through the same horrible pain over losing Jason as I did so long ago over losing you. It really is difficult seeing your own child go through such painful grieving. Jason spent many hours at my house over the last 9 years, and I always considered him my "son." His passing reminded me again of you and the ultimate sacrifice you made in the line of duty. You were both such great guys, and were both way too young. Now every October will be doubly painful for me as I remember TWO fallen heroes, both of them my good friends. Continue to rest in peace, my dear friend.

Love,
Alea

Alea Mack Reed
Old friend
October 25, 2007

Ford,

Thanks for your service You Are Not Forgotten!

va cop
October 24, 2007

On the a aniversary of your death we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Civilian
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
October 9, 2007

Thanks for serving your community and our nation. May God continue to bless your family, friends and department.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department, VA.
October 9, 2006

Eight years for the man who caused your death, a life sentence for your family...hardly fair.May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord Bless your loved ones.

October 9, 2006

Toby,
I'm thinking about you as I am in the twilight of my law enforcement career. We sat next to each other in basic training at the academy (NVCJA). It's hard to imagine that it was that many years ago. I will never forget my feelings of despair at your funeral. The events of your brutal murder made an everlasting impact on me and shaped the type of policeman that I became. For many years I wore your name and your end of tour date on my wrist in the way of a memorial band. By wearing it I felt that you were still with me 24/7 on the job. I was proud to answer inquiries about you and its symbolic meaning. Two years ago while deployed in a foriegn land supporting Operation Enduring Freedom I lost the treasured band and never found it. I felt terrible but came to terms believing that maybe the loss had somehow allowed you to finally end your tour and rest in peace. Well my brother take care and rest assured that you will never be forgotten.

Semper Fidelis, George

Lieutenant G. K. Noteman
Albemarle County Police, VA
February 25, 2006

Thank you for making Stafford County a safer place. You have made an enormous impression on all that knows you. Rest in Peace!

Officer Ishmael
AHPD
December 27, 2005

How sad my brother, you gave your life for others and your killer walked after ONLY eight years. It makes it real hard to belive our system is working. Well anyway, 25 years ago today you gave you life foe us. You will never be forgotten.

patrol
October 9, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Humphrey,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. I think it's a crime that the scum who murdered you only did 8 years of a 21 year sentence.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

October 9, 2005

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

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

April 26, 2005