Deputy Sheriff Edward M. Schrader Riverside County Sheriff's Department California Thursday, July 11, 1974  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

On the day you lost your life, I was just beginning my second day of recruit training at MCRD San Diego. I could never have known it at the time but you and others like you and the examples you set would shape my life. I hope that the life I have led would measure up to the standard that you set. Rest in peace, Sir.

AZ Narc

2009-05-02

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Deputy Schrader.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
2008-12-17

I did not personally meet this man, but, this is "was" my mothers husband when he was killed in the line of duty. I have heard nothing but great and heroic things about Ed and for someone at his age to serve and protect is a great thing in my eyes. I know that there is not a day that goes by that my mother doesn;t think about Ed. He made a great impact on peoples lives while protecting. To think that I am now 25 and he was only 24 when he passed. It is a sure shame to know that he had many more lives to change. RIP ED.

Jennifer Vaughan - No Rank
Mothers Husband when he was killed
2008-12-03

"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
2007-09-20

It's tragic anytime an officer loses his life. You died protecting the community you served. God is taking care of you now while you patrol the streets of heaven.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

2006-08-18

Thank you Deputy Schrader for your service..gone but never forgotten

K BALTIERRA
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFFS DISPATCH
2006-04-12

No officer who gave his life in the line of duty should be without a reflection. Thank you Deputy Schrader for your sacrifice. You're a true hero.

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter of Officer Larry Walters EOW 11-13-74
2003-12-09