 | Trooper Frederick Glen Bailey
Arkansas State Police
Arkansas
Friday, September 5, 1980 |
Rest in Peace, Trooper Bailey. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Officer 11169
2008-05-31
I remember you as my Post Sergeant when I was in the ASP Recruit Academy 1979. It was the first class attending under the Consent Decree. The character you displayed to me as an individual helped removed some bitterness I probably would have graduated with.I'am blessed to have known you. You helped shape my career.
Capt. Franklin Trp. E Captain Lloyd Franklin Trp E
AR State Police
2008-02-27
"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
2007-08-06
On your 26th anniversary, thank you for your dedication, service and your ultimate sacrifice with your life. may God continue to craddle you in His loving arms.
2006-09-05
I never got to meet you but I met your riding partner years after your death. I dont think you ever met me. I was 10 when you were killed. I wish I wouldve had the chance to meet you. I think we wouldve been good friends. I have carried thoughts of you around for years. I hope you are resting in peace. Billy
Son
2006-08-19
Grandaddy Glen I never got too meet you I wish i could have.I love you Grandaddy Glen.I miss you.My nana and my dad has told me alot about you and I wish I could have met you.Love Always your grandson Glen. Glen Bailey
2006-01-20
Glen we all had a lot of good time in West Memphis, You kept me on a straight path. My heart broke the night of this incident and my thoughts are with you daily. You will always be in my heart.
Terry
2006-01-13
We'll never forget the sacrifice you made on that stretch of I-55, I still pray for your family. To the family of Trooper Bailey, my heart goes out to you for your loss. Rest in peace friend...... Deputy Sheriff
Tennessee
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