Trooper Craig A. Scott Michigan State Police Michigan Tuesday, February 9, 1982  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Craig:

I just stopped by to say hi, and you were in my prayers this day. I pass the area you were taken from us many times and think of you often. Save a place for me.

John

ps
If you see my brother in law Tpr Mac Struble let him know Tpr Mike Cook and I had a cold one for him. OK more than one.

John Conaty Captain (retired)
Ingham County sheriff Office
2009-01-19

Craig and I served together as 1st Div. MP's in Germany, as roommates and squad leaders. He way a great Police Officer and never one to let his guard down, thats what made it so hard to believe when I received the telephone call the night he was shot. I still talk to others about him and his death so that others will keep in mine how serious police work is. Our mutual friend, Dan Beseth, also a 1st Div MP named his son after Craig.

Retired Maine Trooper, Dean Knight
Deputy Marshal, Maine
2008-10-31

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2008-02-07

"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
2007-11-15

One of our heroes...never forgoten...Rest in peace Trooper.

Trooper
Michigan State Police
2007-10-13

I served with Craig in the early 70's as an MP with the 1st Inf Div in Germany. We were room mates and he was the BESTMAN at my wedding . I will never forget him and have this page in my locker at work and look at it everyday.

Officer Randall G Robinson
Seattle Police dept
2007-08-09

The coward that took your life has long be forgoteen but your memory will live on forever. That your for your service.

michigan leo wife
2007-02-08

Peter came to see me after your death and we remembered all of the old times in Germany. It was a sad occasion but the memories were all joyful and humerous. We speak of you still when we get together...the last time at the wedding of my daughter. I am sorry we could not get together after our mutual discharges from the US Army.

C.O. James R. Hall
RI Dept of Corrections
2006-05-07

Eternal peace to you, Troop. God bless you and all the other fine, brave men and women in the law enforcement family.

Michigan

2005-03-01

I met Trooper Scott in Huron County when I was only 16 or 17 years old. He responded to an assault complaint where I was the victim. He and his partner took the complaint, and made a positive impact upon me which I believe helped me decide that police work was what I wanted to pursue. I was a very young officer at the time I heard Trooper Scott was murdered. He was a no nonsense kind of guy when it came to his job. You have not been forgotten and will always be remembered. God Bless you and your family!

Assistant Chief Jeff Gettel
Boyne City P.D.
2004-09-18

I remember Tpr. Scott well, I was talking with him just about a half an hour prior to him being shot. He was a great Officer and he was a great person. He will aways be missed by his family and his family of police officers.

Former Chief Allen A. Hempstead
at the time, Leslie Police Dept.
2004-04-02

Trooper Scott,

You died a hero. You are not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Retired Detective
Baltimore County Police Department
2004-02-09