Trooper Ronald L. Carey Delaware State Police Delaware Wednesday, January 5, 1972  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Rest in peace brother, we remember you today.

Corporal
Delaware State Police
2008-01-05

Trooper Carey, here we are one year later to honor and remember you as we always will. Rest in peace and until we meet again.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2008-01-05

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2007-12-31

My grandfather gave his life for the citizens of Delaware, the United States, and the world. Even though I never saw him, I know that he was a good man. I also know that he was good at his job and if he was still here, probably would still be doing his job despite the danger of putting his life on the line for others.
I don't know why anyone would hurt someone who was just trying to help the world. Thank you for reading this reflection.

J. R. Carey
grandson
2007-11-26

"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
2007-09-27

Trooper Carey and Trooper Yarrington. Tomorrow, May 2nd is Police Memorial Day here in Delaware and police from throughout the state will gather in Dover to pay our respects to all of our fallen comrades. When your funeral processions passed my school in 1972, our classes were dismissed so that we could watch with respect. Although only ten years old at the time, the impression left by two men who gave their lives to protect the freedom and safety of others has been lifelong. Reinforced every year when both your names are read aloud, I serve in Law Enforcement today, because of the lives you led and the sacrifice you made.

L T
NCCPD
2007-05-01

Ron, You were my field training officer and friend. Please know you will always be remembered for you professionalism, dignity, and honorable stature. I hope we meet again sometime. Wayne

former trooper wayne meding
Delaware State police - fellow trooper and friend
2007-01-07

35 YEARS, BUT YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, THANK YOU AND ALL THE DSP TROOPERS FOR YOUR SERVICE.

CPL. GLENN MOONEY
BRANDYWINE REGIONAL POLICE - PA
2007-01-07

Our prayers continue to be with the families of these 2 officers. May God bless them all.

Eleanor Allione
President, DE COPS
2007-01-07

God Bless!!!!!You will always be remembered in our prayers. jtf.

Retred Sgt. Joseph. Flinn
DSP/My Classmate 5/1/69
2007-01-07

May Our Lord Bless you and your loved ones.

2007-01-06

You are still in our hearts; we miss you every day.
I Love you
Lynn

Lynn
Daughter
2007-01-05

Rest in peace brother. This is the 35th aniversary of your murder but your brothers and sisters remember you

Cpl Surowiec
Delaware State Police
2007-01-05

Trooper Carey, today we mark the 35th anniversary of your untimely and tragic departure. As always, you will never be forgotten nor will your family, and I hope and pray that many of my colleagues and friends take a minute today for reflection for a great Trooper, whose picture we see everyday on the wall for making the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you and until we meet again.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-01-05

I graduated with Trooper Carey's son, who was a great guy, from high school back in 1988. From what I have heard of about Trooper Carey and being friends with his son through high school and college, the saying "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" could not be more true. Trooper Carey left a wonderful family behind serving the people of Delaware and he will always be remembered by his brother and sister Trooper's in Delaware! I salute you sir!!

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2006-08-05

Thank you Trooper Carey

2006-01-05

Ron was a great role model to all, especially to the commuinty at large. I think of him and Trp. Dave Yarrington often with great admiration. DSP is a full service State Police, so these troopers were often involved with community policing and fighting crime in Delaware communities. The last time I saw Troopers Yarrington and Carey was at troop 1, on Thanksgiving weekend 1971.
They were good troopers and great Christians.

Ofc. Glenn E. Kresge, 1064
Dept. of Defense Police
2005-01-27

I thank you for your dedication and service, and thank you for your sacrifice.

A grateful citizen.

2004-09-16

Rest in peace... You are not forgotten...

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."



There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Wi
2003-11-26