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Patrolman Michael Joseph Saulin

Upper Merion Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, March 4, 1975

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Reflections for Patrolman Michael Joseph Saulin

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

August 3, 2023

Rest in peace Patrolman Saulin.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 2, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 21, 2020

A Hero in Heaven, always remembered and never forgotten.

Kim Weigand Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand
PA C.O.P.S.

March 4, 2015

Rest in peace Patrolman Saulin and Olav Hashalom.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 4, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. .

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 5, 2012

Patrolman Saulin,
On today, the 34th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Upper Merion. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

An

March 4, 2009

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

March 4, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 3, 2008

"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

January 24, 2008

You will always be remembered sir for your sacrifice. Rest in peace.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 27, 2006

I am so sorry you did not live to see your son.At least he has grown knowing his father was a hero.

March 4, 2006

I wanted to thank Ofc. Saulin for his service to our security. Even though I've never met him, Officer Saulin is the only officer killed in the line of duty in the US on the same date of my birth. I am proud to to represent law enforcement as an officer myself. I am also proud to pick up where Saulin left off. Again, thank you Ofc. Saulin, I sacrifice every day in your memory and proudly walk in your footsteps, you will never be forgotten brother.

Ptl. Ofc. Underwood
Winnsboro PD

January 25, 2005

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