Sergeant David Jon Zesiger Arizona Department of Public Safety Arizona Friday, July 3, 1992  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

SGT. Zesiger your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2008-04-28

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-14

I was recently hit head on by a drunk driver while on duty. Thankfully, it did not have the same tragic result. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

2007-07-03

I have been reading these and these officers are worth more than just a 4 year jail term. Police officers put their lives on the line everyday for everyone. Seems to me like this country need to do something about the DUI and DWI laws. My heart goes out to each and every family of these brave troopers.

Marlene J Riegel
private citizen
2007-05-19

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Zesiger. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2007-03-14

Four years for a life seems unbelieveable.May you Rest in Peace Sir and may Our Lord continue to stregthen and comfort your loved ones.

2006-07-03

Zeke is now on the road, DAD, watch over him and keep him safe as always, Sneak a peek on the rest of us when Zeke's code 4.

Narcotics Sergeant
AZDPS
2005-11-09

I was outraged when I read that Sergent Zesiger's killer was released from prison after serving one year. I cried when I read that after his release, he was arrested AGAIN 4 days later for drunk driving!! I just hope that he didn't killed someone else when behind the wheel. What was that judge thinking!!

OHIO

*pray for our troops, the ones overseas,along with the ones here who protect and serve us everyday. Thank you

2005-08-20

It makes me so mad to see people like Sergeant Zesiger's killer go free after killing someone. Police officers like Sergeant Zesiger are our ONLY protection from drunk drivers, and his killer was not brought to proper justice. I am very sorry for the loss of Sgt. Zesiger's life, and I hope that his family is doing well. My goal in life is to wear the badge and stop drunk drivers, in memory of those lost to DUI. I pray that I am able to make a difference like he did. Rest well, you've earned your spot in heaven.

Pat
Police Explorer, MD

THIS IS WHY WE AS POLICE OFFICERS WORK SO HARD AT GETTING DRUNKS OFF THE ROAD! rEST IN PEACE AND I PROMISE T CONTINUE GTTING DRUNKS OFF THE ROAD

ANON.