 | Trooper Charles V. Vogel Jr.
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio
Thursday, January 24, 1980 |
If any memories of this officer could possibly be shared, that would be appreciated. Anonymous
2009-06-16
Thank you, Blue Angel. Rest well. Anonymous
2008-09-23
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-21
"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
2008-01-08
I attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol's memorial service for the first time this past May and was moved by the dedication the Patrol has for remembering it's fallen officers. I was also greatly moved by the number of family members who come back year after year to honor their loved ones...some who have died over 50 years ago.
My boyfriend is a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. I have always been proud of his job and his affiliation with the Patrol, but am even more so after attending the service. People always use the "words" "you will never be forgotten. The family of OSHP live by those words. Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County
2007-09-21
Dear Trooper Vogel,
I am the daughter of a retired trooper who was assigned to the Springfield post at the time of your death. I was very young then, and I did not grasp the concept of what had happened to you. Now as an adult I am married to a law enforcement officer, and have again had my life touched by the death of a young LEO. The difference is this time I fully understand the sacrifice that was made. I just wanted to let you, your family, and your friends know that you sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you and rest in peace. LEO Wife
2005-08-09
Trooper Vogel,
Although I didnt know you personally, please know that you are not forgotten. The Patrol just recently had a poster printed with your picture on it and it hangs in our lobby at Post 65. It has pictures of all OSHP Troopers who gave their lives to the patrol.
Thank you for giving your all to us. Heather
OSHP
2005-07-14
On behalf of those who continue on in your memory, may you rest in peace Trooper. You are not forgotten. Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police
2005-01-24
rest in peace trooper
2004-05-06
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