Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RON OUT AT THE STATION, OUT AND ABOUT TO HAVE FUN WITH PARTNER BRYAN SMITH "WE ALL WORKED TOGETHER IN MIAMI" THINKING OF YOU. HANG TOUGH MY FRIEND

POLICE OFFICER ROB MASON
BROTHER

April 19, 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

March 31, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacerifice. You are a hero to us all and will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 5, 2008

Although I do not know you or you family, I lost my uncle 26 years ago when I was 8 years old. He too, was a member of the Federal Protective Services and was killed while on patrol. I respect all these men and women and hope his memory lives on through your lives. These men and women give their lives for our safety and so often it goes overlooked. You have both my respect and sadness. Thank you for all you gave, you could give nothing more of yourself and to this world. Sincerely,
Derek Yesucevitz

Derek

February 29, 2008

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 6th anniversary of your EOW. Justice was not served in your case as I don't believe 30 years is punishment for what this individual has done to your family. All of the holidays, special days and events that you will not be here to see or attend, all the dreams that will never come about. No one can tell me that 30 years is enough of a punishment to give all of these back to your loved ones. You are a true hero. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement and to your Country. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 21, 2007

RON, WE ARE THINKING OF YOU TODAY ON THE 21'ST SEPTEMBER 2007. YOU REMAIN LIVING IN HEARTS! RIP BROTHER

ROB MASON POLICE OFFICER
FPS FRIEND

September 21, 2007

Ron,
We all still remember you! I think of you often and the fun we had boating, laughing and having a few beers. Your picture is posted in many places in the squad-room in Cleveland Ohio. REST EASY BROTHER....WE WILL KEEP THE WATCH...10-8

ROB MASON
FEDERAL POLICE OFFICER #5P542
CLEVELAND OHIO

Officer ROB MASON IBN#5P542
FPS firend

July 24, 2007

I think of him often. He was a friend and a loyal man.

You are missed by the Officers in Miami, FL

Corporal
FPS

May 16, 2007

I was a friend of Ron's while we were in the Marine Corps together. We met at Military Police School, in Lackland, TX in 1985, and later we served together as Military Police at Quantico, Va. Ron was a true, loyal friend and I miss him greatly. We had nick named him "Sheffy" and he was always upbeat and quick with a laugh and a smile. I have never forgotten him even though we lost contact in later years. When I think back at my time in the Marine Corps and share my memories with my children, Ron is always fondly remembered. It was an honor to be his friend.

Sgt. Rick Pierce
Assistant District Commander Iowa State Patrol, Distict 8.

March 29, 2007

Rest Easy Brother!!!!

Shield #377
MCSO-NY

March 14, 2007

Officer Sheffield you are a hero. It has been five years since the end of your watch and you are still remembered. Rest in peace my brother. May God continue to bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

September 21, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of your end of watch. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

September 21, 2006

Sweet sleep be yours.

September 21, 2006

He may have fallen, but he is NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

September 15, 2006

Ron ... Merry Christmas my brother. Thanks so so much for watching over us and making us feel safe. I know you're still here!

Michigan
Federal Protective Service

December 23, 2005

I had the pleasure of knowing officer Sheffield, although it was for a short period of time when i worked at the federal building. Officer Ron Sheffield was a very friendly & warm hearted person. He will be missed. May god bless the Sheffield family always.

Officer Earl Martin
Henry Ford Hospital Police Dept.

December 15, 2005

To those willing to bleed, sweat, cry, fight and die for our freedom, our safety, and our way of life: THANK YOU. your sacrafice wont be in vain, and we will never forget the love of life, family, friends and country it took to face down the wolf. You are truly a hero Uncle Ron. We all miss you....

This is my shield,
I bear it before me in battle,
But it is not mine alone.
It protects my brother on my left.
It protects my city.
I will never let my brother out of its shadow,
Nor my city out of its shelter.
I will die
with my shield before me
Facing the enemy.

CPL Jonathan Sheffield
US Army

September 23, 2005

Ron
God bless you,your loved ones and fellow officers.
A brother from the north

Simon Moussa

Provincial Constable Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police, North Bay, Ontario

November 10, 2004

The circumstances of your death leave me feeling angry and very sad for your family, especially your daughters who have to go on without their dad. God bless. Rest in peace.

Mich Resident

August 28, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

June 21, 2004

Although I didn't start work as a dispatcher for FPS until three months after Ron's death I have heard many wonderful things about him.

Ron, from all I can gather you were truly a wonderful man and a HERO to many. From the stories that have been told you were a wonderful assest to the FPS team. You are greatly missed by the FPS family. You are definitely not forgotten.

A Federal Protective Service/DHS Dispatc

May 14, 2004

Ron was my friend and despite daily violence directed at officers everywhere, Ron did not wear his vest on duty. It cost him his life. Please do not let a brother officer make the mistake Ron did.

Patrolman
F.P.S. Los Angeles

God Bless and Semper Fi......You will not be forgotten

Sgt. M. Guice
Horn Lake Police/USMC

Ronald Cory Sheffield...Up until now I haven't been able to leave this for you. Ron, you were the best friend and partner I ever had the good fortune of knowing. I love you like a brother and think about you every day. Some times the things that happen to us in life do not always appear to be clear and justified, I believe you were one of the chosen ones, called away for a greater cause...You are sorely missed. You were the bravest, most courageous person I knew. truely one of the Few and the Proud. God be with you always. God Bless your Daughters and Family.

Carole Halquist
Dept of Veteran affairs

Ron,
The best officer I have ever worked with, the best and most intelligent man I have ever known, the best father... you are truly missed. Thank you for all that you have taught me. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for everything. I think about you every day and miss you. Miss you. Miss you.

Brandy Haynes