Officer Down Memorial Page

Thank you for your sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

Officer Chris Dillard
U.S. Tennessee Valley Authority Police
May 1, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 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
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
November 13, 2007

YOU ARE REMEMBERED.

Jessica Buce
Wife of MPD Officer
May 7, 2007

"For those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know."

Thirty one years and you are still remembered.

May 1, 2007

On the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor and remember one of own, Officer William E. Noble.

He was a dedicated officer who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving and protecting citizens of Montgomery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his surving family members.

He will never be forgotten.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL
May 1, 2007

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
May 1, 2007

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

Officer 11169
October 30, 2006

To Officer William Evans Noble, his loved ones and his fellow officers:

On this the thirty year anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is revered and honored today.

May your family continue be to comforted by the warm embrace of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors who share this painful journey with them. My heart is with your family as I know the pain is still there for all those who loved you.

Reading the loving reflection left by your friend and fellow officer gives us an understanding of what a good and honorable man you were and of the high esteem with which you are held.

Billy, as a peace officer you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Noble. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Billy gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 1, 1976.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 1, 2006

Billy, I was cleaning the other day and found a FOP Football program which read " Montgomery PD vs Birmingham PD" and there we were, just 2 young men doing what we both Loved " playing football" and being Police Officer's.
Seeing that book made me smile and then brought tears to my eyes. I will always miss you. RIP my Friend

Sgt. James Bush (Retired)
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Police Montgomery,AL
October 2, 2005

Today,May 1st 2005,and all the days to follow. You are not forgotten

Officer Burcham
Decatur Police Department (AL)
May 1, 2005