Officer Kenneth E. Campbell Phoenix Police Department Arizona Sunday, January 29, 1984  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Dear Officer Campbell,

Here on the 25th anniversary of our loss of you in our lives, I am writing to express how your life has touched your son Adam, and in turn touched the life of my family. I have the privilege of knowing Adam through my daughter Jacque. Adam’s opinion of you speaks volumes as to the kind of man you were, and the legacy you left. I am amazed how this young man, through the efforts of your wife and family, has become the man he is today. I believe that the things said about you to him by others revealed your character to him, and those around him. That same character is represented by Adam to others. I pray that God will continue to nurture him, guide him, and guard him as he endeavors to become the man you always wanted him to be. As he enters the Navy soon, I am sure you would be so very proud of him and his brother.

I pray God’s blessings on your family, and look forward to meeting you when it is my turn to enter the gates of Heaven. Thank you for your sacrifice, and the sacrifice that your family has made.

Mrs. Dennis Owens
Kingman, AZ

Mrs. Dennis Owens, Acquaintance
Kingman, Arizona
2009-01-21

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-26

"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
2007-11-14

Brother Ken your service to our department and God's children in our city was exemplary and you will always be in our hearts, As you now patrol the golden streets of His kingdom we know you have made the top assignement in law enforcement. Your name is etched in gold in the hearts of all your brothers and sisters you left behind and will be there even as they join you in His kingdom. May God's grace and peace be in all your family and rest in peace sir.
Tom Bradley Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD
2007-11-05

Rest in peace. You were always there for us no matter what! I love you! Aunt Debbie I hope you see this I love and miss you all very much.

Love,
Amy

Amy Campbell
Niece
2007-10-29

Uncle Kenny,
I wish that I had the opportunity to get to know you better. From what I hear, you were pretty great! Our family is really lucky to have you watching over us. We love you and think of you often.

Candace, Phillip, Alexia and Aubrey
Niece
2007-10-29

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

Officer 11169

2007-03-15

To one of my Hero's
We all miss and love you everyday. I Love you Ken..
your loving sister..

Former Officer Kathy Cappellano
Phoenix
2004-03-17

God Bless Officer Campbell and his family. Rest in Peace, Blue Angel.

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