Trooper Robert A. Paris Delaware State Police Delaware Thursday, October 17, 1963  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I remember that sad day when my father told me how you were murdered in the line of duty protecting us from the likes of them. I was ten years old then, and knew that Delaware Troopers were the finest, because they hired men like you. I will always remember you for being the finest.

Glenn E. Kresge

2009-10-09

The people who you were charged with protecting will never forget you or your mission, Sir.

Mark Delmerico
Civilian
2009-07-31

From one brother Trooper to another, we will always remember you and may you always watch over us from above. Rest in peace sir.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-10-17

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-16

Tpr Paris,
Your brothers and sisters in the Delaware State Police remember you everyday and especially today, as the anniversary of your death approaches. Rest in peace.

Corporal Surowiec
Delaware State Police
2007-10-14

"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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-09-27

Trooper Paris, you will never be forgotten by your brother and sister Trooper's of the Delaware State Police. Rest in Peace sir, we have the watch from here!

Cpl/1Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2006-08-06

Uncle Bob,
I remember like it was yesterday riding in your truck to get ice cream with kim and beth. I have tried to follow in your service and make you proud...
Bryan

Colonel Bryan glynn
USAF
2006-03-31

Robert:
I never had the pleasure of knowing you, but I did attend your Furneral along with 5 others form P.G. P.D. I will never forget the day and all the fellow officers & Troopers that were there. God Bless you and your Family.

Gerald (Jerry) Warner
Prince Georges County,Md. #187
2005-09-17

GOD BE WITH YOU BROTHER.REST IN PEACE.

J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE
2005-07-20

Rest easy troop. We will take it from here

Toledo Police Department
2005-05-27

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ
2004-04-22