 | Police Officer Ray Pierce Gallimore
Chesapeake Police Department
Virginia
Saturday, November 30, 1974 |
As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the month & year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Gallimore. Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
2008-12-19
"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
2008-04-02
Rest in peace hero Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-11-30
What a terrible situation!
Officer Gallimore, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten.
Rest in peace. Michelle - wife of Retired LEO
2007-08-22
The events of November 30, 1974 are burned in my mind. You will never be forgotten. Rest well my brother, and God bless and keep you. Det. Jerry Barnes (Ret)
Portsmouth Va. Police Department
2007-04-04
Officer Gallimore,
May you continue to rest in eternal peace........ You are not forgotten. Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
Waverly (Va.) Police Department
2006-12-01
Rest easy my brother. Watch over us as we continue with your work. A Brother To All That Have Fallen
Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
2005-10-29
After more than 30 years Ray is still thought of by many on the Chesapeake Police Department and elswhere, as are all officers that are slain in the line of duty. Details sometimes blur but the sacrifice made by these heroes will always be remembered and felt. Lieutenant Kenny Kumm
Chesapeake Police
2005-10-17
Rest in peace brother in blue. We will never forget your sacrafice! Officer H. B. Harrison
Portsmouth Police Department
2005-10-13
Rest in Peace aj russell
2004-07-03
On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Gallimore family and the Chesapeake Police Department.
Virginia State University Police Department
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