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Rick, today it was ten years since your death. I want you to know that you are with me all the time and that I live each day in your memory. I have tried to dedicate my life to helping other officers who have experienced tragedy, I do this in memory of you and I hope you approve. I know you are with your father now, a man who forgave me and who I will never forget. Continue to rest peacefully brother, you are always with me.

J. Robertson
Charleston Police Dept.
2009-05-21

10 years is like yesterday. We miss you, son.

Anonymous

2009-05-21

Officer Love thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2009-05-21

I had the privilege of visiting the National Law Enforcement Memorial at the Judicial Square in Washington D.C. and found your name immortalized amongst others who made the ultimate sacrifice. Nine years later you are still in our thoughts...

Police Corps

2008-06-29

5/21/08

Nine years is such a long time to be apart from someone you love. My thoughts are with your loved ones, as they remember the day, 5/21/99, when their lives were forever changed.

Norie Haas
Mom of Deputy Brian Haas
E.O.W. 4/24/04

Norie Haas

2008-05-21

This is so sad and my heart goes out to Rick's family. Although it happened 9
years ago, I can only imagine the pain they will endure for the rest of their
lives. With love from one coast of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

2008-05-21

We miss you, son. Oh,how we miss you! Your "devilish grin and laugh" remain in my heart with such special memories of our time together. Meet up with your Dad and take care of each other until I join you. I'll try to take care of Jen and Josh here. The messages left here by others mean so much! You will never be forgotten!
Love, Mom

Betsy Love
mother
2008-02-10

"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
2007-11-16

Rick, Your sisters' wedding is coming up and it has me thinking of you and wishing you were here. I think of you often and wish you knew my boys! They would have adored you. It so hard to beleive you have been gone so long. The day of your funeral I will never forget. IT was the saddest day of my life. I hope you know I am looking out for everyone. I miss you and feel so cheated that you are gone. I can close my eyes and see your face and hear that crazy laugh! You had energy like no one else and had so much more to do. We go on with life but you are always in our hearts. I hope you and your dad are together. xoxoxo

Anne
Cousin
2007-06-13

No law enforcement agency has more of my former high school / college buddies than the Charleston Police Department. As a child, I dreamed of being a "Trooper" for the S.C. Highway Patrol. Funny-the Charleston Police Department was the only S.C. agency that I ended up applying with.

I can still remember Marine/CPD Chief John Conroy (RIP). I can still remember Officer Snider (RIP), who walked a foot beat in downtown Charleston (murdered in 1979 by a shoplifter). I went on to join LAPD. But my love for the guys in Charleston, always brought me back to put on free tactical seminars / Roll Call training.

I never had the opportunity to meet You, Officer Love, but I was just as sad hearing about Your death, as I am today as it is being anounced that another Lowcountry law enforcement official has been confirmed (throug DNA) to have died in the line-of-duty. May You Rest-In-Peace.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2007-05-21

Officer Love,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department
2007-05-21

I remember like yesterday that we were working andhearing your voice on the radio. As a Dispatcher I still remember voice of my officers and I can still hear you and others calling over the radio. God bless you and your friends. And To Jeff I love you too. Thanks to all officers out there and the fallen officers for what they do or did.

Tonya Murphy
Ex Dispactcher City Of Charleston
2006-12-28

I have never met you little buddy, but I carried you in my arms for 6 months of my training. A 23lbs steel railroad tie with your name and the words, HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT, CHARACTER, PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE displayed on both sided went with us everywhere we went to remind us of the utimate sacrifice you have paid. GODSPEED TO YOU...Hoorah Police Corps!!!

Police Corps
Florida
2006-12-10

It's been years. The missed are still missed. Great officer.

Capt. Kornahrens
N. Charleston PD
2006-08-29

Remembering you on this day. I will pray for your family and loved ones. Thank you for your dedication.

2006-05-21

You are still remembered. My God watch over your family and friends.

PFC Joseph J. Matuskovic
Charleston Police Department
2005-12-20

Thinking of friends and family of Love on the anniversary of his death. My thoughts and prayers remain with you.

2005-05-21

Officer Love, May God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2004-05-27

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, May 21, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Perrin Richard Love II who died in the line of duty on this date five years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Love's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC
2004-05-21

MAY GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG HERO. A ROOKIE OFFICER BUT A HERO. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

DEAR PERRIN, MY FRIEND, JUST WANTED TO SAY HI!
THANKS FOR RIDING WITH ME EVERYDAY, KEEPING ME SAFE, AND HELPING ME TO SAVE THE WORLD.

TO JEFF, I LOVE YOU AND SO DOES PERRIN; EVERYTHING IS GOOD MY FRIEND, YOU KNOW THAT!!!


GOD BLESS US ALL MY BROTHERS...

Your Friend
Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Perrin:

I was looking through some pictures of the four of us, (Love, Manning, Womack, Broderick)and reflected on the time we all spent together at the Police Corps Academy in Oregon.

I never expected it to turn out this way. Wish we had more time together. It would have been nice to compare notes after four years on the job.

October 5, 2002 will make four years. You only saw 7 months.

See you when I get to Heaven.

Your friend,

Israel

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Private Israel M. Broderick
The City of Charleston Police Department

I am so very sorry.

Jeff
08/12/02

Cpl. Jeff M. Robertson
Charelston Police Department

Very sorry to hear that a brother from our academy class was lost. You will not be forgotten.

SCCJA
BASIC LAW
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Senior Officer D. G. Brunson
S.C. Bureau of Protective Services

Stop! Look! Listen!

Stop the world, it's time to be
To slow the pace, to hear and see
To let my thoughts and feelings go
Observe in nature what is so.
'Tis beautiful, this world around
To eye and ear, both sight and sound.
Other feelings within me deep
Are looking for a peace...and sleep.

Look son! Do you see, as I?
Puffy white clouds and the big blue sky
Tall green trees waving to and fro
The long green grass is down below.
A squirrel scampers up a tree
A bird flits by as if to see
The silent form who tries to keep going
Do you see my tears so freely flowing?

Listen son! Can you hear?
Sounds in nature far and near.
A barking dog, many birds in song
The hoot of an owl, bugs "chirping" along.
A far off plane, the whir of a fan
Fire crackers pop, the hammer of a man.
Despite music played since we're apart,
Do you hear the deafening silence of my empty heart?

July 13, 2000 - You would have been 27 tomorrow, son.
We all miss you - Mom, Dad, Josh, and Jenny

Anonymous