Deputy Sheriff Russell Richard Bell Beaufort County Sheriff's Department South Carolina Tuesday, April 17, 1990  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Devil Dawg:

I graduated from Battery Creek High School. I was glad to read that the Battery Creek Bridge was renamed in Your Honor.

Thank You for Your Service to the "Crotch," as well as to the Carolina Community.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2008-04-17

I remember that day Russell. While we did not work toether, we worked the same areas. I worked for Port Royal at the time. You are in our thoughts and prayers avery day. Semper Fi Brother.

Officer Ross Read
AZ Department of Public Safety
2008-02-26

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
2007-07-09

Deputy Sheriff Bell, thank you for your service. Neither you nor your sacrifice will ever be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

2007-05-10

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2007-04-17

Every evening I turn my worries over to God.
He's going to be up all night anyway.

My prayers are with you and your family
God bless,
Christina

Christina
Friend of a fallen police officer from Burbank Illinois on Thnaksgivin
2005-05-02

Rest in Peace my brother. I knew you as a cop, a friend, and a Marine. You will never be forgotten.

Special Agent Roberto RIVERA
NCIS/BCSD
2004-12-20

Deputy Bell you are remembered. God's Blessings to those you left behind. 11/19/2003

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police
2003-11-19

GOD BLESS. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.