Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

If Roses Grow in Heaven
Lord Please Pick a Bunch for Me
Place Them in My Friend's Arms
And Tell Her They're from Me
Tell Her I Love and Miss Her
And When She Turns to Smile
Place a Kiss upon Her Check
And Hold Her for Awhile
Because Remembering Her is Easy
I Do it a Thousand Times a Day
But There's an Ache Within My Heart
That Will Never Go Away.

April 8, 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 12, 2007

You were such a wonderful friend. I'll never forget the Sears days (me, you and Shawn) acting the fool. I miss you sooooo much.

God Bless you sis.

Donna Chinn
Close Friend

April 16, 2007

Officer Carnegie, First and foremost, you sister in blue are not forgotten. Your dedication, service,heroism and sacrifice will be remembered forever. As you patrol the golden streets of Heaven, keep watch over us. God Bless you, your family and your department.

NC LEO
Winston-Salem PD

April 8, 2007

Your EOW was 8 years ago and time has not diminished your sacrifice. Thank you for your service.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

April 8, 2007

Hey Sister, yeah it's your Brother that winks at you every day at work to let you know, you are not forgotten. And that your spirit carries us from day to day. We love you... We miss you. Until I embrace you in my arms, Sister. God Bless. J-Lo

Off. John Lopez
Orange P.D.

January 22, 2007

Before every shift I check the ODMP and read the story of the featured hero. Thank you sister for your service and sacrifice. In reading your reflections I see that you touched many people deeply and served with honor and valor. Rest in peace now and put in good word with the real Chief for all of us.

December 21, 2006

While I did not know you, even though I am sure you attended my father's wake, I know the impact you had on my brother's life (a fellow City of Orange Police Officer) and I truly thank you for that....based on the stories of you that he has shared with his family you are exceptional person that I know he still misses to this day. God bless you and your family.

P.S. Thank you for protecting us each day whether it be in uniform or in spirit!!!

Annie Reardon
Sister to fellow officer

November 9, 2006

Joyce, I love you. I miss that smile of yours around HQ. I keep hearing you say "I wish I was home on my deck even though I don't have any furniture on it yet." That was the last time I heard your voice. You will ALWAYS be remembered and LOVED. We will will make sure your Mom will be alright. : - )

Ptl. Officer
Orange PD

August 15, 2006

Joyce,
What can I say about how you touched my life. Not a day goes by that I do not remember you. I remember when I first got out of the police academy and walked Post 9 while you walked Post 10. You always said stay out of trouble when I left 150, and I always got in trouble. So you stopped saying it, even when I begged you to say it. You have not left us in vain. Your lessons will not be forgotten. I am proud to say that I knew you and learned from you. We will meet again someday. I miss you.

Det. Chris Marucci
West Orange

June 7, 2006

Hey Partner,

We dispatched together and I can remember your Rolo's you always had. Both my daughter and I miss you alot. I can remember all the good times that we had, there were so many memories some good and some bad and through it all your memory will last forever. There is peace at where your are, maybe all I need to know. If I only had one wish, I would love to hear your laughter once more. Joyce all I have to say, I'm so proud you came my way. It's not easy to say goodbye. I continue to light a candle for you at church and I miss you.

Jean-Charles Prophete
Orange Police Officer Partner

May 9, 2006

HEY JOYCE
I remember when I went to sesame place with you when I was a baby,even though I was little when you died but I will always remember you always.I LOVE YOU JOYCE,and "I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE"!
but I will always have good memories of you.You were the best you took me everywhere.And you did so much for me.My mom always talks so much about you she really misses you alot,and my sisters too. We love you don't you ever forget it.
Love Foerever Taia xoxoxo

Taia Glover
your goddaughter

April 2, 2006

Heeyyyyy Joyce wat r u duing im just here wit my mom duing nothing??????
i still remember when u took me 2 sesame place we had sooo much funnn u r the greatest godmother in the world I LUV U the best!!!!!!!!! I will always remember U AND U will always b in my heart 4 lyfe i cant wait 2 get 2 heaven and c u were gonna have soo much whenwe finally get 2 gether i luv u more than anything!!!!!1 u were the funniest person i know in this world in the hole unniverse i remember when i used 2 b scared of u and always run?? i remember when i was little and u dropped me on my head lol lol lol haha i luved when we used 2 go 2 the malls together we had a lot og funn i u didnt die wewouldb having soo muchh funnnn right now b cus i am 11 now i will b 12 in aug19 i dobt u 4 got Joyce ur the best in the world!! i will never ever4 get u cus ur my goddmommy and ur the best evverr!! when we get in heaven 2 gether were gonna b the best of friends there is up there!!! Joyce dont worry ur in the best place there cud ever b i bet ur relaxing right up in heaven having a ball wit God!!! Joycu ur #1 and u always will b Luv u soo much it makes me soo mad2 no i have 2 right 2 u instead of seeing u there is no body else like u !!!!!?? i remember when u sprayed the stuff in Stu's eyes ur so crazy!!!!!!! lol luv ya to the bottom of my hearrrttttt luv ya luv ya luv ya soooo muchhh luv ya there is no one else out there like u luv yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ssoooo much i cant even express my feelingss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol lol ahaahhah ur soo coollll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ur the one and only i luv u soo much?? Joyce is soooo coolll luv ya sooo muchhhh lol lol lol lol ahaahahahahaha ur the best in the world call meeee in the new world i admire u soo much ur the world 2 me luv ya ill c u there sooonn!!!!! Joyce always remember me cus i will always remember u !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donnyell Richardson

April 1, 2006

Joyce,
I need you to know that I love you & miss you so very much.There is not a day that passes by that I do not think about you.You were and always will be my best friend.You were one person that was always there for me.You were even right there for the birth of your Goddaughter,that really meant alot.Thanks to you I'm in the career that you helped me to achieve,and with you in heaven looking down on me and with the grace of God I've found the man of my dreams.Joyce I love you and the kids love& miss you,but we know your in a better place.And I am so glad I had the chance to say goodbye,and to tell you that I love you.You will forever be apart of our lives.We love you and you will never be forgotten.

Officer Tonya Richardson

April 1, 2006

Joyce,

I remember meeting you on Main Street when I was a member of the PYA(Police Youth Auxiliary) and I had a chance to talk to you about being a police officer. I always look up to you for advise and I thank you for that. I think of you all the time and you and your family will always be in my prayers.

Love you,
Lamar & Lamarkus Towns

Correctional Officer Lamar Towns
Essex County Jail

November 26, 2005

my condolences to the family of officer joyce anne carnegie.as a sign of respect and honor i will be naming her in a moment of silence during the rising of the flag at john h.stamler academy in scotch plains n.j on saturday march 12th @6:30am

recruit dellamonica
rockaway twp police dept

March 11, 2005

they always say time alone may calm the storm, but what happens when a flower is snatched from us we all lose, we can all say what would of happened if she waited, easily said than done, you are always in my thoughts , god will bless you .

ptlm david john dundas
irvington police departmentdd

February 19, 2005

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

February 5, 2005

Joyce,
I think about from time to time and will always remember when I became a Police Officer and I had to walk a post on Main St. You would always pick me up in 35 car and we would talk about the job and what was going on in our lives at the time. We all miss you and will keep you close to our hearts.

Officer Larry Dillon
Chatham Police

November 28, 2004

OFTEN PEOPLE TELL ME THAT I REMIND THEM OF YOU JOYCE, I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU AND I FEEL THAT WAS MY LOST. I ONLY HOPE AND PRAY THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER THIS DEPARTMENT. MAY GOD CONTIUALLY BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND EACH DAY THAT GOES BY I HOPE BECOMES JUST A LITTLE SWEETER THAN THE LAST. AND FOR YOUR MOM SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON AND HAS THE ENTIRE PD WATCHING OVER HER ALONG WITH YOU FROM UP TOP

DET TANGELA MONIQUE BROWN
ORANGE

September 29, 2004

To this Sister In Blue who is a true Warrior, May you rest in peace, and may your family, Fellow Officers, and Friends find Peace in their hearts as this sad day of rememberance nears.

officer Debra S. McFall
East Buffalo Twp P.D. Lewisburg, Pa.

March 27, 2004

I guess you're with the Real Patrol Sup now.

PFC Corbin
Fort Lewis Military Police

The night that Joyce was taken from us I remember watching TV and the news commercial said a cop had been shot in Orange. I prayed it was not Joyce, but somewhere deep down I knew... I felt it was. Never in my life had I wanted to be proven worng as much as I did that night. I never was.

Joyce means a lot to me... More to me than even she ever knew. Before becoming an Orange Police Officer she had been a Loss Prevention Agent for Sears. She worked her way up the ranks to become the department's supervisor. In 1993 I began working for Sears & she trained me. I rarely got to see the sweet & gentle side that everyone else appears to have been privy to, but then again that was not the nature of our relationship. I had a job to learn & she had a job to teach... AND SHE WAS HARDCORE!

Joyce had a way of making you see your mistakes through a balance of humor & humiliation. You'd be P.O.'d at first but then you'd have no choice but to see where you were wrong and also laugh at how she showed it to you.

I left Sears before Joyce & saw her only by chance after she joined the Orange P.D. but I never forgot the little nuances she taught me about people's behavior as they have proven to help me in my Loss Prevention career, and in my personal life in terms of spotting when someone may be up to no good.

AND NOW... I have 10 days left in the Police Academy and soon I will be hitting the streets of East Orange - Orange's neighbor. I have several classmates who are from the Orange Police Dept and Joyce has been the topic of conversation on many levels. I have learned from Joyce's life & I have learned from Joyce's death.

If she spent any significant time in your life you'd know & agree that Joyce Carnegie is one of those rare people who you will NEVER forget. She left her mark on me, and the lessons she taught me in Loss Prevention I have taught others & shall continue to do so as a police officer. So therefore, Joyce shall always live on.

Don't be too hard on those angels up there Joyce!

Harold S. Reed, Jr.
East Orange Police Dept.

Just a note, Joyce loved being a police officer. But even more than that she was a kind, giving, loving daughter, sister and aunt. She is terribly missed by all who new her. Her easy going way and her laughter will never be replaced. We love you Joyce!

Anonymous

Dear Joyce,
We will forever love you and you will never be forgotten. While you were here on this earth you have touched a lot of hearts and had an affect on a lot of lives, We are thankful that God had placed you here for that short time, now that your job is done and God has taken you back I guess we will have to wait to see you again in the next life maybe by then Tracey and myself will have husbands, who knows.

Before I go I just want to thank you for being there for my sis, she misses you deeply along with the rest of the crew and I know they will eventually find comfort in knowing that you will always be in their memories and hearts. they will remember you as the Beautiful Nubian Princess with a kind and gentle heart who was the most professional fair-minded police officer the department has ever known.

goodbye my sister until we meet again

P/O Kim Wallace
Essex County College Police Department