Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just thinking of you today.

Matt Marks

March 7, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 5, 2008

I miss you everyday that you are not here and there isn't a day that you are not in my thoughts. You would be so proud of the accomplishments we have all made, thanks to the love, guidance and faith you have shown us and because of that we will raise our children with the same strengths that you've instilled in us. I love you

Daughter, Carol Cooper

January 31, 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

Dad, you showed us love, gave us strenght and tought us compassion. With all of that we have grown up to be the adults you would be proud of. No one could ever imagine the sadness in our hearts day by day by not having our dad with us. There is no greater loss than losing your best friend. You are always in my heart and in my thoughts.
Love, Mary

Daughter, Mary E. Wrbas

November 9, 2007

It has been 16 years since you were killed. Not a day passes that you are not thought of. Thank you for being a wonderful father. I miss you Dad. Love Jimmy

Detective Jim Grill
Son of Joseph Grill

November 8, 2007

OFFICER GRILL, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE TO PROTECT. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. SO MANY GOOD MEN ARE TAKEN AWAY FROM US FAR TOO QUICKLY. MAY THOSE THAT KNEW YOU BE COMFORTED TO KNOW THAT GOD HAD A HIGHER PURPOSE FOR YOU. YOU KNOW WATCH OVER US ALL FROM ABOVE.

KIMBERLY KIDWELL
DAUGHTER OF FALLEN STANFORD KY OFFICER

March 6, 2007

Mr. Grill I think of you often, You saved my live when I was a young child. You will never be forgoten. God Bless You.

Matt Marks

January 29, 2007

Officer Grill,
On today, the 14th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Pittsburgh.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 6, 2005