Trooper George Van Dorse Holcomb Tennessee Highway Patrol Tennessee Sunday, January 26, 1992  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Van it's hard to believe that it has been 17 years since your untimely death. I still remember your sacrifice to save someone else everyday. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace!

Rick Kee

2009-01-27

"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
2008-01-30

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-22

Van, It has been 14 long years since you left us. Not a single day has been the same without you with us,All of our childhood memories remain with me, but your presence with us made everyday special. You lost your life doing what you loved, and knew perhaps that sad day would come for all of us, butyou were a special trooper, and even more importantly to me, you were a true friend to our family 24 hours a day. I carry your cuffs on my duty belt every shift, and it makes me feel that you're there with me.We love you man , and will always miss you.god bless van as he's the ultimate trooper in our opinion

Sergeant : Mark Ivey
Savannah, Tennessee Police Department
2006-04-11

Thinking about you on this sad day and remembering the fun we had at my mother's house. Rest in Peace!

Rick Kee

2006-01-26

Trooper Holcomb your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in Gods Care now. Rest in peace brother.

SGT . Daryl Brewre
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville , Tennessee
2005-12-10

Van you were more than family, you were my friend. I think about the good times everyday. You time here on Earth was just too short. I wear a bracelet with your name on it to remind me and everyone else of what you did.Your memory will live on.

Rick Kee
friend
2005-11-15

Rest easy Troop...We've got it from here...

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol
2005-07-03

Van,
It is hard to believe that you have been gone for almost 13 years.I miss you and think of you every day. I wanted to let you know 1 more time how proud of you I am. You were a credit to your uniform and a true friend.Rest in peace,buddy.
Love Always,
Scott

Childhood friend,Scott Ivey

2005-01-21

What an incredibly brave action. You are indeed a true hero and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, I know your family and friends are so proud of you!

A citizen

2004-10-16

TROOPER HOLCOMB, A HERO NEVER DIES. A HERO IS WHAT YOU ARE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR WIFE AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MY BROTHER, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2004-01-26