Officer John C. Walker Arizona Department of Public Safety Arizona Friday, November 30, 1979  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Officer Walker 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
2008-05-09

Rest in peace hero

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-11-30

Rest in peace, brother.

Lt. Jim Keenan
Rochester, NY P. D.
2007-08-19

"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
2007-07-25

Rest in Peace, Officer Walker. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2007-03-14

John-
Your death. like all police officer deaths, dealt a blow to the DPS and to its narcotics officers. While I was not in Narcotics at the time, when I transferred into that unit a couple of years later, it was not with the thought of your death on my mind.

I was most proud to have been asked along with Sergeant Jim McMorris to lead your procession on our DPS motors. The procession stretched for miles with numerous citizens standing by in honor of your sacrifice.

May you rest in peace.

Colin Peabody

Sergeant Colin Peabody, Retired
Arizona Department of Public Safety
2007-02-26

DAD, I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I KNOW THAT YOU CAN SEE US AND THAT YOU KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN ALL OF OUR LIVES. JUST TO LET YU KNOW THAT SANDY AND I GO TO THE PAROLE HEARINGS EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR THE GUY THAT KILLED YOU AND TOOK YOU AWAY FROM US. IT'S BEEN 27 YEARS NOW HE CAN'T EVER GET OUT. SOMETIMES IT IS REALLY HARD AT THE HEARINGS AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHICH WAY IT WILL GO. BUT WE WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS IT TAKES. I LOVE YOU

SHERRY WHITE
OLDEST DAUGHTER
2007-01-12

This hero died on the day I was born. Now, 26 years later, I am a narcotics/violent crime detective in one of most dangerous cities in New Jersey. I've walked away from several situations which, if I were to look at logically, should have turned out horribly wrong. Now I think I know why...I have a brother in arms watching over me.

Rest In Peace

Detective Rich Acosta
East Orange Police
2006-07-17

That time of year again when we'll tighten our cinches and go rope a few with you and Val. Watch over us,keep the girls and the grandkids safe.

Narcotics Sergeant
AZDPS
2005-11-08

My first partner.
Truly great friend and mentor.
Always missed.
God bless

Detective Tom Davis #0824
AZDPS
2005-08-18

Let no fallen hero be without a reflection. I honor you Officer Walker. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
2004-07-29