Corporal David Bruce Pulling Delaware State Police Delaware Wednesday, November 18, 1987  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

CORPORAL PULLING, I WAS PART OF YOUR ESCORT THE NIGHT THEY FLEW YOU HOME FROM HUNTSVILLE. I REMEMBER IT BEING A VERY SOMBER TIME FOR ALL INVOLVED. YOUR DEATH HIT CLOSE TO HOME WITH ME AS I WAS A BOMB TECH AT THE TIME AND HAD WENT TO THE SAME SCHOOL AS YOU. YOUR DEATH HAD AND CONTINUES TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE HAZARDOUS DEVICES SCHOOL. I SO HOPE THE PAIN OF LOSING YOU HAS EASED FOR YOUR FAMILY AND THE DSP. PLEASE REST IN PEACE AND WITH ASSURANCE THAT THE MEMORY OF HOW YOU LIVED AND THE WAY YOU DIED WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.

Harold Hutchison Police Officer (Retired
Huntsville Alabama Police Dept
2009-02-13

Corporal Pulling your death was not in vain. Many safety procedures are now in place at the Hazardous Devices School, and you are remembered in each new class. From one bomb technician to another, Rest in Peace my brother.

Detective Sergeant
Gastonia NC Police Department
2008-03-11

"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
2007-12-09

Here we are one year later Cpl. Pulling, honoring and remembering you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-11-18

Rick, As you rest in peace know that you have not been forgotten. I remember our high school days and also our days serving in Delaware as law enforcement officers. Rest in Peace my brother.

Trooper Rick Smith
Texas Highway Patrol
2007-06-27

Cpt. Pulling, you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Michelle - wife of retired LEO

2007-02-08

Condolences and prayers for the family and friends of Cpl. Pulling on the 19th anniversary of his tragic passing. As the son of DSP's first bomb technician, thank you for your efforts to make the State of Delaware a better place.


Randy Broadwater

D. Randall Broadwater, Asst. Chief
Hockessin Fire Co., DE
2006-11-18

Cpl. Pulling, today I browsed the ODMP as I try and do everyday, and to my great sadness I came across a brother Delaware Trooper. I still remember reading about your tragic and untimely departure from us in the paper. Being a senior in high school at the time, even then I knew I wanted to join this noble profession. Reading and learning about brave and courageous Troopers such as yourself and the many that came before you only increased my ambition of doing so. Thank you for your service and may you always rest in peace and watch over your brother and sister officers from above.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2006-11-18

Gone but not forgotten... never forgotten brother.

Patrolman
Macungie Borough Police (Lehigh County, PA)
2006-05-04

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals
2006-03-04

Rest in peace Cpl. Pulling

2006-01-23

It has been many years since you left us but we continually think of you. As you rest in peace know that over the years you have never been forgotten. It is always good to realize that some good has come from your death. Many folks have benefited from the legacy you left behind. I will never forget.

Captain Rick Pulling
Delaware State Police
2005-04-13

Dave
I was sadden, when I" found out"that you had passed. But I" thought back,when
you & me " and Rick came thru the Basic
Police Academy in Petersburg Va.back in
1978, you two where a pair. May god bless.

Captain William J.Newsome
Southside Virginia Training Center Police Department , Petersburg Virg
2005-04-09

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

2004-11-18

As an instructor, I am deeply saddened by accidents that occur during training. These are accidents that took the life of a loved one, friend, co-worker. But God has a purpose for these fine HERO'S. May they sit upon thrones of gold and serve him, for no harm will come unto them now. RIP BROTHERS/SISTERS.

Senior Corrections Officer W.R. Phillips
CCA Lake City Correctional Facilty