Trooper Kenneth A. Maloney Ohio State Highway Patrol Ohio Saturday, July 28, 1990  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

You're never forgotten, sir.

Dispatcher
Ohio State Highway Patrol
2008-08-23

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-08

I attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol's memorial service for the first time this past May and was moved by the dedication the Patrol has for remembering it's fallen officers. I was also greatly moved by the number of family members who come back year after year to honor their loved ones...some who have died over 50 years ago.

My boyfriend is a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. I have always been proud of his job and his affiliation with the Patrol, but am even more so after attending the service. People always use the "words" "you will never be forgotten. The family of OSHP live by those words.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor
2007-09-21

As a member of the 113th academy class, I often had 2nd thoughts if I would ever make it to graduation. You were always there to bring me up and make me laugh. Words can't express how much I miss you. If the good lord didn't call you to come home back then you would made Captain by now. Thanks for being my friend. JJ/ unit 714

Trooper JJ Reyes
Ohio State Highway Patrol
2007-02-23

To the loved ones of Trooper Kenneth Maloney, and most especially to Trooper Maloney himself:

On this the sixteenth anniversary date of your tragic death, please know that you are remembered and missed. Rest in Peace. Your dedication and valor will never be forgotten.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Trooper Maloney gave to his community and the people of the state of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 28, 1990.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD eow 4/24/05

2006-07-28

Kenny, I put 26 years in the Highway Patrol and no day was as dark as that July night in 1990. In many ways you were like a son to me, the son I never had. I knew that the day would come when I would work for you. You were a special person and I have known from that day that God had His reason fro taking you then and that you are safe and secure in Heaven. I miss you to this day. Your friend, K.O.

Lt. K. O. Martin (Retired)
Ohio State Highway Patrol
2005-08-30

I was a newly commissioned Trooper at the time of your death. I learned of your death around 5AM when the teletype went out to all posts.I knew at that point, I was not invincible. Although I did not know you, I, along with all Troopers, were dealt a huge loss.
You went 1-25 for eternity that morning.

Former Ohio Trooper

2004-12-24

God bless the family and friends of Officer Maloney. We share a last name so I have found your name and will add you in my prayers, who knows we may have been related...? Thank you for your service to your community.
Rose Maloney, friend of Brian Haas, EOW 4-24-04

2004-11-19

13 years to the day. You are not forgotten. I attend the O.S.P. academy regularly. I also was there for the dedication of the Troops memorial. You are still here.

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