 | Sergeant Clarence J. Miller Jr.
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana
Thursday, December 4, 1975 |
"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
2008-02-02
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-12-03
Sergeant Miller, on behalf of the men and women of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office we would like to thank you for your service. Rest in Peace sir you will not be forgotten. Deputy
Terrebonne Parish S.O. Houma, La
2006-07-24
Uncle CJ,
Made it home from Iraq. Thought I was going to meet you a few times but God was looking out for me. While I was there I trained and lost some outstanding Iraqi police officers that I know you would be proud of and it serves to remind me that cops are cops. I told them your story and how I have tried to live my life and tried to be a cop that you would be proud of. I hope you are proud of me and the service I have tried to give to my country the way you did.
Terry TERRY
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY POLICE
2006-02-20
SGT. Miller your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in Gods Hands now. May you rest in peace brother. SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
2005-12-13
SERGEANT MILLER, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.
TERRY, YOU'RE A COP! YOU'VE DONE EVERYBODY PROUD! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND BE SAFE. JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
2005-10-29
Uncle C.J., I was three years old when you left us. I wish to God I could have known you but all I have are stories from mom. I've been a cop for 10 yrs now and have tried to live my life and do the job as you did. One day I will meet you and I hope I've done you proud.
Terry Ofc. Terry Brown
Department of the Army Police
2004-12-28
No fallen officer should be without a reflection.......... Thank you, Officer Miller. Rest in peace.........
Anonymous
2003-09-30
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