 | Trooper George William Amos Jr.
Nebraska State Patrol
Nebraska
Friday, April 20, 1973 |
Trooper Amos your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace. SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2009-10-07
I was young when you were taken away. But I have articles in my scrapbook and memories of stories about you from my step-father, Vern. He said you saved his life one night when the two of you were working together. Thank you for that and your sacrifice. Ofc. Gerry Hunter
McCook, NE PD
2007-12-23
"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
2007-12-11
I recall attending your funeral,along with a group of fellow Omaha officers.
Thank you sincerely for your dedication to duty and sacrifice.
Reverend David W. Hanson retired-Patrolman:David W. Hanson
Omaha Police Dept.
2007-05-02
Thank you for your service and dedication. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that I thank you. Trooper
Colorado State Patrol
2006-10-24
I was a young Trooper when you were taken away in another state far away but you were still my brother. Rest easy Trooper for you did your job above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you! Sgt. W.R. Griffith Jr. (Ret.)
South Carolina Highway Patrol
2005-04-28
The years have passed but you are remembered. Thank you for your dedication and service. Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police (Ret)
2004-04-18
 Return to top
No Reflections may be electronically reproduced without permission from the ODMP. Please use this contact form for further information or to report violations. | 
