Patrolman Walter A. Schroeder Boston Police Department Massachusetts Thursday, September 24, 1970  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

YOU WERE MORE THEN A POLICE OFFICER;
THE KIDS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD LOOKED UP TO YOU;
YOU WERE OUR FRIEND AND OUR NEIGHBOR.
YOU WERE A ROLE MODEL OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER.
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU!

DENNIS VILLA

2009-07-07

Thank you for your many years of service with the Boston Police working to keep the old neighborhood safe. We'll never forget that awful day when you lost your own life protecting us and our community.
God Bless you and your family.

Dorothy (Artesani) Cochrane
Formerly of Allston and Brighton
2008-10-08

Today marks the 38th anniversary of your murder. My the sacrifices your family has made, it's just too sad.

We can only hope that those who committed this vile act faced true justice, if not in this life, then in the next.

God Bless you Brother and may you continue to Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr
Harvard University Police Dept.
2008-09-24

On todays date, the First Responder Unit of the U.S. Capitol Police honored Officer Schroeder's service during roll call by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job.

Lieutenant Ted O'Donnell
U.S. Capitol Police
2008-09-24

Thank you for your service, Sir.

Michael Cleary
Waltham, MA
2008-02-13

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-07

The Rautenbergs think of you often and fondly.

Forest Ranger Rautenberg

2007-09-24

Patrolman Schroeder,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2007-05-08

Walter was My Great Uncle, I remember him giving me a little red tractor for Xmas when I was really young, it was at his mom and dads house in Allston, I think it was on Aldie St, now named in his memory. I remember calling my Great Grand mother Nana, and hated getting kisses from her because she never had her teeth in !! :-)

I will never forget that cherished childhood memory or will I forget that He and my Grand Father John, are truly American Heroes. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE Chris

Deputy Christopher John Schroeder
Salt Lake County Sheriff / Great Uncle
2007-01-22

i never knew my grand father, but i do love him very much, and i wish i could have spent time with him and known more about him. I respect him very much and may god rest his soel

Corpral Sean Schroeder
i am his Grandson
2006-08-23

My uncle and father were well known and loved by residents in the Allston / Brighton area. There funerals reflected this. Their bravery and love for their families were instilled in me by their example and sacrifice. I truly miss them both.

Richard Schroeder
Nephew of Walter, son of John
2006-03-02

THIS IS REALLY SAD. A WIFE AND NINE CHILDREN. KILLED BY SOME OF AMERICAS WORST. OFFICER SCHROEDER REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

BOB
retired
2005-12-04

On 07/01/05 RTG 42-05 remembered Officer Walter A. Schroeder and dedicated our training day to him.

You are not forgotten.

Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD
2005-11-21

6 years (out of a 14 year sentence) is all one of your killers served. Not nearly enough.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

2004-11-28

I just got done watching a story about officers killed in the line of duty. They went into depth on one of your killers. After all these years justice was served. You may have lost your life, but you didn't lose that fight. We'll always remember you.

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