Trooper Carey S. Poetzman Maryland State Police Maryland Sunday, January 19, 1986  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I met Carey in 1974, we took EMT-B together in Lineboro MD - we were just kids. It changed both of our lives forever. Over twenty years later, we should never forget the lessons learned, and yet September 2008 was all too familiar.She was one of Maryland's best and served with her heart and her life.

Michael Armacost
Friend and Collegue
2009-08-14

Thank you for your service. It sounds like you were a pioneer for women everywhere. It is hard working in a "man's world" but you showed them. Thanks for paving the road ahead of other female officers, making it a little easier to work beside the men. Your family should be proud of you. Best wishes to your son as he serves in Iraq.

trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol
2008-08-16

"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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-18

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU TROOPER FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-11

may you rest in peace your watch is over now 10-7

bill hoffman
naryland state police vips
2007-09-05

Remembering you today and always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-01-19

Thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace, Blue Angel! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

2006-11-06

You were and will always be the First Lady of MSP Aviation. Watching you break into a man's world..........standing on your own and earning the respect of those around you was a awakening to many. Your efforts didn't knock down walls........they made others realize that they need not exist and they took them down because it was the right thing to do........not because they were ordered to do so.
You made a difference in many lives.....and you are missed, fondly remembered and always loved.

Lou

Lou Jordan
Old Friend
2006-06-30

In a few days, it will be twenty years since we lost you. How is that possible? Where did the time go?

The bravery of Those who climb into the flying machines;
Who dare to climb to the heights forbidden to us;
In Pursuit of saving the lives of others, Even though unknown to Them;
Shall never be forgotten; Their Names and Deeds will soar through the Heavens;
From which they came, to save Their fellow man.

Your beauty is haunting. Your dedication is honorable. Our loss is intolerable.

Bob
DoD
2006-01-08

You are not forgotten Trooper Poetzman. Please keep watch over all of us on patrol.

Officer B. Malocha
MD. Nat'l Cap. Park Police, Mont. Co.
2004-12-25

I was going through some old photos and came across the one of you and our oldest son Michael. Michael was sitting in the Bell Jet Ranger with your helmet on his head and your refection was on the front glass of the helicopter. Michael was 2 at the time. He is 20 now and you would be proud of him. He is in the Air Force Security Police and distinguished himself in Iraq. I think of you often and try and remember the good old days in the academy. Take care and keep looking over us.

Cpl(R) J. Scott McCauley
Maryland State Police
2004-10-28

Thank you for your dedicated service to our state. May you rest in peace.

a Maryland citizen

2004-10-18

I had the pleasure of meeting Trooper Poetzman's mother on Thanksgiving when I went to pick up a neighbor's dog that had wondered into her yard. I told her that her daughter was a hero and it served as a reminder to me that we must not let the memories of any of the officers on this site fade away. Trooper Poetzman, you are not forgotten.

Trooper
PA State Police
2003-11-29

Rest in Peace Blue Angel...you served you country well.

CPD