 | Trooper Richard F. Champy
New Hampshire State Police
New Hampshire
Friday, February 3, 1978 |
Today on the 30th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for the loved ones you left behind.
Rest in peace Trooper you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
2008-02-03
REMEMBERING YOU AGAIN TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR AS YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-29
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2008-01-15
"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
2007-12-11
On behalf of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, I would like to express our deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Trooper Richard F. Champy. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. Richard, you may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in peace blue angel and thank you for your service. James A. Cortina
Director / Connecticut Police Work Dog Association
2007-07-29
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. Former New Hampshire Police Officer
Warrenton, Virginia
2007-02-03
God Bless you and your family,,, Det Jim Mulligan (retired)
NYPD
2007-02-02
Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9. Daniel
New Hampshire Citizen
2006-10-17
I believe that I was led to this site today.May you Rest in Peace Sir.Thank you for your service.
2006-06-15
Trooper Champy,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of New Hampshire.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
2005-02-03
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