 | Deputy Sheriff Steven Garibay
Mohave County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
Tuesday, February 10, 1987 |
So many years have passed,though not a single day goes by that you are not remembered,loved,and missed not only by me but all those whose lives you touched.People speak of great men,Dad you are the greatest man I have ever known. Thank you for all your selfless sacrifices, your endless compassion for everyone whom you met,for showing me how much good one person can do in this wolrd. Thank You Steven N. Garibay
Son
2008-08-07
Steve my heart is broken to hear that you have passed away. You took me in and took care of me when i needed a place to stay. You and your family were so kind to me. You always looked out for everyone and was willing to give a helping hand. Thank You. I know that you are still taking care of everyone in your own way. May you rest in peace. Cheri Houle- Soto
2008-07-10
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-08
"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
2007-11-14
Steve,
I'm glad I found this site and remember you fondly.
May God bless and keep you, my friend.
John John Glover, PhD
Former Officer, Williams PD
2007-10-26
Rest in peace brother, I was told your story as a rookie Mohave County Deputy 16 years after your passing. You have not been forgotten. Officer Dan Webb
WPD
2007-05-03
Rest in Peace, Sheriff Garibay. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Officer 11169
2007-03-14
Feb.10, 2006- I Salute you on the anniversary of your Death, for no Brother should be forgotten. Rest in Peace Big Bro. Belia Fessenden 112
Retired, Pinal Co.SO-AZ
2006-02-09
rest in peace.................. Don Mathers
2004-08-26
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