Trooper Drew C. Chandler Massachusetts State Police Massachusetts Friday, July 21, 2000  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

RIP...Gone but never forgotten.

Anonymous

2008-10-08

DREW GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY."I REMEMBER YOU WELL AND THE STORIES WE BOTH COULD TELL" AS THE SAYING GOES.WE CAN BE PROUD OF THIS TROOPER NOT ONLY BY THE WAY HE DID HIS JOB BUT THE WAY HE WAS A MAN!

F-TROOPER
MSP
2008-10-05

Dear Trooper Chandler,I am so sorry for Your loss at the hands of some "dirty" S.O.B. You still died with Your boots on. Carry on Trooper. Carry on!

Timothy A. Topulos
son of Massachusetts State Trooper
2008-09-19

HOO-RAHHH Carry on Trooper. You will Always be remembered.

Timothy a. Topulos
N/A
2008-09-08

On the night of our arrest it could have been me or you searching the cruiser. We went through a lot of tough times, and I will always have you with me.Your 501 partner. RIP

Drew's Partner
MDC
2008-07-22

Trooper Chandler,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2008-07-21

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-18

Trooper Chandler, today marks the 7th anniversary of your tragic death. Amazing how a little needle stick can do so much damage and take a man from his family. Though your years with your family were not of the high quality you deserved, at least you were with them, and though that has changed, I know you ARE still with them. I hope the clown who was responsible for your death faced true justice himself, no matter what that justice might entail.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
2007-07-21

May you rest in peace. Seven years ago you made the ultimate sacrafice. May God continue to bless your family.

Police Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Dept
2007-07-21

Trooper Chandler,


On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Today the Day Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s Central 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
2007-07-21

Thinking of you on the 7th anniversary of your EOW.
Time has not diminished your service or sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2007-07-21

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
2006-10-03

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
2006-09-15

Drew was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He took me under his wing when I was a wide eyed rookie and showed me how to stay safe. He is truly missed.

Shirley Alejandro (Iraheta)
MSP
2006-05-08

On your day, i remember you. RIP Trooper Chandler, you did a job only few could do and we honor you for it.

STUDENT TROOPER

2005-07-21

In memory...

~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.~~In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.~~It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.~~You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.~~Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

Anonymous

2005-01-04

This unforunate situation reminds us all that not only are we vonurable to gun fire there are many other things out there that will reach right out and bite us too. Trooper may you rest in peace, may God always watch over your family.

Semper Fi and Thanks

72nd RTT (1994 - Present)

Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachsuetts State Police
2004-10-11

Rest in peace brother..you will never be forgotten

Officer Scott Lundegren
Yarmouth Police Department
2004-08-03

Rest in peace blue angel..........

S. Yates