Officer Richard Lee Teague DeKalb County Police Department Georgia Monday, November 23, 1992  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Officer Teague, thank you for your sacrifice and dedication. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

2009-02-16

Richard, it has been over 16 years but I know that your mother and father are missing you tonight, Christmas Eve.
You will never be forgotten.
Lorraine Bond

Anonymous

2008-12-24

"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
2007-12-23

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-11-26

"IT IS NOT HOW HE DIED, BUT HOW HE LIVED, THAT MAKES HIM A HERO" Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
2007-11-23

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
2006-11-28

May Our Lord bless you.

2006-11-23

You were like a brother growing up together. You are greatly missed and often thought of. I look forward to seeing you again in heaven someday.

E. Scott - Aux Patrolman
Greeneville Police Dept
2006-09-10

You are missed so very much.

motorcycle officer
DeKalb Co. Police
2006-08-03

Rest in Peace.

Federal Agent
Department of Justice
2006-07-14

Rest in peace motorman.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
2006-06-26

Richard, Its been a long time brother. You are no doubt missed and oftened thought of. Take care pal. See ya on the other side.

Joseph M. Carroll (Fmr DKPD Det.)

2005-08-15

Richard, Its been a long time brother. You are no doubt missed and oftened thought of. Take care pal. See ya on the other side.

Joseph M. Carroll (Fmr DKPD Det.)

2005-08-15

Richard you are missed and thought of often.

LEL
Dekalb Co. Police Department
2005-02-26

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

2004-11-23

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

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