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I still have Your Fathers academy notebook , if you are still interested. please contact me.

Timothy A. Topulos
N/A
2008-09-19

My Father told me about the tragedy of Trooper E.H.Mahoney. I was just 11 years old. I will never forget the incident as it was told to me. E. H. Mahoney was my fathers partner while He was breaking in. My Father was Staff Sergeant Timothy W. Topulos I remember My Father crying of the death of Trooper Edward A.Mahoney. I still have His Academy notebook that my Father kept....... in case You're interested. contact me.













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Timothy A. Topulos
Son of Massachusetts State Police Supervisor of Trooper Edward A. Maho
2008-09-08

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-18

Rest in peace hero

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-11-30

Trooper Mahoney,
On today, the 31st anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

2007-11-21

Trooper Mahoney, it’s such a sad irony in how you died. On this 30th anniversary of your tragic death, I just would like to thank you for your service to the people of the Commonwealth and hope you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother. God Bless you.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
2006-11-21

It's been thirty years Eddie and you are still missed my classmate. I see your family every once and a while. They turned out good and you would be proud of them. RIP

Signal 4

James J. Martin MSP retired

2006-06-25

Edward "Buzz" Mahoney. This man was a father, husband and friend. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet my uncle. His memory tells me he was a light in the lives of my family with an amazing sense of humor and a love for life.

Rest in peace Uncle Buzz.

2006-06-19

TRUE HERO FOR SURE, REST EASY

2005-02-11

You are the very definition of the word hero. Rest in peace, you are not forgotten.

a citizen

2004-11-21

Your unfortunate passing came long before my time with the department, but thank you for your contributions. Alot of efforts have been made to make the "Big Road" safer. Rest In Peace, Semper Fi and Thank You !!

72nd RTT (1994 - Present)

Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachusetts State Police
2004-10-11

Trooper Mahoney,

Rest in Peace Brother....I hope you will continue to watch over us from above and know you will never be forgotten....

Officer
NC
2004-08-12

Rest in peace Hero.

Ptlm
CPD, NY