Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 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

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

May 17, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. May God bless your family.

Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept.

May 17, 2011

My wife and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Orrell's family, friends, co-workers, and agency. Rest In Peace Officer Orrell, we'll carry on for you.

Sergeant Mike Allen
California Highway Patrol

May 17, 2011

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them. -

Rest in Peace Officer Orrell

Officer Bautista
King County Jail, King County Washington

May 17, 2011

God bless you brother. I am possitive in death you have motivated others to take every precaution reguarding their health. Your wings await you !!

Cpl. Sam Weatherly (RET.)
Berry Hill P.D.

May 17, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

May 17, 2011

I was CO for years before becoming a sheriff and now a marsal for the state of CT, It was a tough job. I am for your loss.

G. woody woodruff

marshal Greg woody woodruff
state marshal ct.

May 17, 2011

You have served Gods children while working in the most
dangerous buildings created by man. No longer will you face the ultimate of evil but now reside with and work with the most honorable and loving of His children our law enforcement brothers and sisters who have all paid the ultimate in serving our nation in Gods name. Rest in peace sir, In Christ.

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

May 17, 2011

THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PRAYER
The Correctional Officer 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, Correctional Officer. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?"
The Correctional Officer squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord I
guess I ain't, because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my work was rough, and sometimes I've been violent. Because inside the walls are awful tough. But I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep, I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear, and sometimes, God forgive me, I wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.
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 will understand."
There was silence all around the Throne, where the Saints often trod. As the Correctional Officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, Correctional Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell."
Author Unknown

Senior Officer Specialist, DCT Instr.
Federal Bureau of Prisons (RET)

May 17, 2011

Officer Orrell,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

May 17, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 17, 2011

Dear God...we trust that Officer Orrell remains at peace in your arms. Thank you for his service to mankind and his commitment. We ask a blessing upon his family in the way of your strength, continual peace, and grace. May the lives he touched return now to be a support to those he left behind. Amen!

CPA Graduate Ms. Kops Korner
KopsKorner.org

May 17, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class A uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok youre with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

May 17, 2011

Thank you for your service. CO Orrell has finished his work here below and now keeping the Heavens above safe. Prayers to his family, friends and co-workers.

Ret. TFC Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

May 17, 2011

RIP Craig, Thank you for your service in keeping the public of Texas Safe!

K Hoffer

May 17, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother-God Bless.

Special Agent (RET) K9
Conrail

May 17, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Orrell. Thank you for your service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice & that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

May 17, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

May 17, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 17, 2011

Semper Fi Craig......

May God be with you.....Thank you for your service....

#7185CHP

State Traffic Officer Mike Becze #7185
California Highway Patrol

May 17, 2011