 | Police Officer Winston J. Rawlins
Houston Police Department
Texas
Monday, March 29, 1982 |
Now that is a hero. Anonymous
2009-06-03
The day is coming up and just wanted to let you know you are not forgotten... I didn't know you personally, but my husband Dep. Ricky A. Yates knew you and respected you.. He also, died from a tragic motorcycle accident .. You left such an impression on him the short time he knew you .. Rest in peace and know you are missed.... Charlotte Yates Charlotte Yates
Friend
2008-03-17
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-26
"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
2008-02-13
You were young and full of courage.
God Have mercy. reynolds blain
HPD
2008-02-11
Rest in Peace.
2007-03-29
You are a true hero, my brother. NJM
Seattle PD
2006-11-12
Rest in peace Brother Winston, you are a true hero and will be honored forever. Your courage and dedication to duty shall always be remembered. Thank you for being there for others.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73 Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department
2005-03-02
Rest In Peace Brother.
2003-08-29
Officer Rawlins, I want you and your family to know that the way you sacrificed yourself for a citizen, was the ultimate example of heroism. Rest in peace my brother. M.W. Davis
Omaha, Ne. Police Department
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