Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt Prunty, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

October 25, 2010

to the family of sergeant prunty i am sorry to hear of your loss may family and friends comfort you in this time of need i know no words can take the pain away sergeant prunty sir rest in peace you will never be forgotten you are a hero
sister of officer chad spicer
EOW 0/1/09 DELAWARE

LISA SPICER ETIENNE

October 25, 2010

As a twin who has lost his twin in the line of duty, my condolences to Sgt Prunty's twin. I can say I know your pain. He will always be in his heart.Life seems difficult right now, but we will all press on with his memories in our minds.

MPO Dana W. Johnson
Virginia Beach Police,VA

October 25, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of this loss and the coward whom took the life of one of our warriors. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. God Speed brother, we got it from here.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police Dept.

October 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

October 25, 2010

Tim, I feel honored to have worked with you and blessed for having called you a friend. Rest easy now Brother, we will take it from here.

Sgt Janice R. Dailey
Shreveport Police Department

October 25, 2010

A real crazed gunmen who I hope is dealt with. Rest in Peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 25, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family of Sergeant Prunty. God Bless him for his lengthy service to the citizens of Shreveport. Rest in Peace Brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

October 25, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 25, 2010

THE FINAL INSPECTION


The Policeman stood and faced his 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.
Cause 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 awful tough.


But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I've worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got too steep.


And I never passed a cry for help.
Though at times, 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 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 BORNE YOUR
BURDENS WELL.
COME WALK A BEAT
ON HEAVEN'S STREETS.
YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL."

Tim I know the streets you walked down, I was there too. May you Rest In Peace. We will take the watch from here.

TFC. Tim Gray
Louisiana State Police and former co-worker

October 25, 2010

Tim Prunty was an absolute joy to be around. He found humor in everything. On the worst of days Tim had a way of making me laugh and showing me the goodness in the world around us. In the years I knew Tim, I never saw him angry and never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. Tim was the kind of good-hearted man God welcomes home and says Great job my true and faithful servant. Tim Prunty will be missed more than words can say. I am honored to have been able to call Tim my friend. Godspeed home Tim. I will carry a smile for you in my heart always.

Sheila Johnson
friend

October 25, 2010

You will never be forgotten by your Police Brothers and Sisters. Thank you for your service to your country and to your community. Rest in peace Brother.

A part of your country has died

Somebody killed a policeman that day
And a part of your country has died...
A piece of your country he swore to protect
Was buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of your nation won't still fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman that day...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call... of himself gave his all,
And a part of your country has died...

D/C COLIN DAVIES #6745 (Ret)
Toronto Police Service (Canada)

October 25, 2010

My condolences first to the family of Sgt Timothy Prunty, the Shreveport Police Department and the City of Shreveport,La.
May God continue to guide and give each of you strength and endurance during ths difficult time.
Thanks Sgt Prunty for setting an example and paving the way for all men and women in blue and for being our hero.
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"

Dpy Regina P Trinity
Lafayette Parish Sheriff Office

October 25, 2010

Words cannot ease the pain the Prunty families hearts during this very troubled time, but may you know that there are many prayers with you all. God bless.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

October 25, 2010

Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer R. Bellamy
San Bernardino PD

October 25, 2010

Your long and devoted record of love, honor and integrity to God's children in your community is written in pure gold in His journal of the lives in law enforcement. You now have a new squad of brothers and sisters in the badge and note that each of them also paid the ultimate in service to their communties as you did. Those brothers and sisters left behind will care for your family and will keep your name alive in memory for years to come. Rest in peace brother, In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, Az State Chap. FOP

October 25, 2010

My prayers are with the family of Sgt. Prunty, and the Shreveport Police department.

PO C. WILLIAMS
DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 25, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Timothy Prunty as well as to the Shreveport Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Prunty, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 25, 2010

Rest in peace brother. God Bless you and your family!

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

October 25, 2010

My prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Prunty.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

October 25, 2010

God needed a hero... RIP Sgt. Timothy Prunty

Yazzie Family
Family of LEO Joshua Yazzie EOW 6/7/2010

October 25, 2010

Rest in peace Brother. The thin blue will never forget you. Our prayers go out to you, your family, and your dept.

Ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
Ormond Beach Police Dept.

October 25, 2010

No words can begin to comfort your family, your friends, or your brothers and sisters in blue. Just know that you guys are not alone, even when you feel that way. A prayer and a hug is going out to all of you from Alabama. God bless you all.

Shani(former AL DOC officer)
fiance of Cpl.J.Crump EOW 6/7/03

October 25, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother. My Prayers go out to your Family, Friends, and the Shreveport Police Department.

Cpl. Eugene Raffety
Baton Rouge Police Depart. Louisiana

October 25, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

October 25, 2010