Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are not forgotten. We shall never forget.

Deputy
LASD

February 8, 2008

To everything there is a season,
And a time to every purpose under the heaven.
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck that which is planted;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to get, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time of war, and time of peace.

-Ecclesiastes 3:1-8


Rest in Peace. You are not forgotten.

LAPD

February 7, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 5, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 1, 2007

OFFICER BALL, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A BRAVE MAN AS WELL AS A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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

September 1, 2007

I just finished watching your story on Court TV. I had to come here and pay my respect. I am glad the story is still being told; We will never forget.

Ohio

May 8, 2007

I miss you Ron, I will never forget the great things you did for me and all the advise on those cold nights on mid PM Watch at Van Nuys.

Sgt Bob Weisz (Ret)
LAPD/Friend

April 11, 2007

Rest with God my brother. You have earned your place in Heaven. We will all be together someday and once again share our wonderful stories and laugh till we can't laugh any more. We miss you.

Sgt.Joe Reiner
LAPD

March 9, 2007

Ofcr. Ball -

Hard to believe that over 20 years have passed since you and Arliegh were taken from us.

I'll never forget the lone botswain's whistle, blown at the end of 'taps,' for both you and Arleigh.

Rest easy, sir, we've got the helm for now.

Sgt. K. Moreland
LAPD

September 19, 2006

Ron I were partners in the Bomb Squad for several years. He was known as the "Wizard" in the unit for his expert knowledge in technical matters. He was easy going & loved to joke around. His passing was a blow to all in the unit & he won't be forgotten. From your old partner, "shoot straight".

Det Jimmy Trahin (Ret)
LAPD

November 23, 2005

God bless you and your family at your tragic sacrifice.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 2, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

September 29, 2004

Thank you for your brave sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

September 5, 2003