 | Trooper James H. Savage
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut
Wednesday, January 22, 1986 |
So sorry for your loss. This is a very fitting way to remember your loved one.
R.I.P. Trooper Savage. Anonymous
2009-10-16
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day. Sergeant
Connecticut State Police
2009-01-22
RIP.You maybe gone but you will never be forgotten. Anonymous
2008-11-09
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2008-01-16
"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
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
On the very same day that Trooper Savage was killed, another fine officer was born. That officer is my husband. The thin blue line continues, but will always remember the sacrifice James Savage made. He is NEVER forgotten.
Wife of an officer
2007-05-15
Jim,
our whole family misses your laughter and drive for life. You will never be forgotten. We love you.
Janet Fellows
He was my brother in law
2006-05-24
Brother Savage,
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue
Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club
2006-01-16
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
Rest in peace. God bless.
2004-10-14
Rest Easy, your not forgotten
2003-10-10
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