Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Watch over us. We will take the fight from here.

Officer Nick Konves
Columbus Police Department (OHIO)

June 7, 2011

In valor there is hope, your courage has given us strength. Rest now, we will continue the fight and carry on the light. Thank you for your sacrifice

Investigator Adam Guinn
Johnson County TN Sheriffs Office

June 7, 2011

Sometimes there's Justice. Sometimes there's Just Us. God bless and protect the ones you were forced to leave behind.

Officer Murray
Idaho Falls Police Department

June 7, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. We'll take the watch from here. Know you killer did the right thing and took his own life. My condolences to your Family and the Dickson County Sheriff's Department.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

June 7, 2011

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Deputy Bellar's family, and Co-workers.
May they each be comforted and find peace.
May his memory and faithful service be remembered by all.

Rev.Tony Wells
Earle Police Commission, Earle Arkansas

June 7, 2011

Such a sad waste of a human life. Why didn't he just shoot himself in the beginning? May God be with his family in these times of sorrow and sadness.

Robert Spiegel, Lt. (ret)
Hialeah Police Department

June 7, 2011

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

June 7, 2011

There is no greater act than to give your life that another may live...Rest In Peace Brother, we'll take it from here. Your son will always remember you as the hero you are.

Captain Chris M. Edmondson
Raton PD

June 7, 2011

My prayers go out to Deputy Bellars friends and family.

Deputy James Scattone
Rhode Island Sheriffs Dept.

June 7, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family as your begin your new patrol assignment in Heaven.

Ret. Detective Debbie Stricks
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

June 7, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

June 7, 2011

Rest in peace, Deputy Bellar, my thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of
USFS Officer Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

June 7, 2011

Rest in Peace, my brother......May God hold you in His arms

Major (Retired)
West Virginia State Police

June 7, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir, Job well done. You will never be forgotten! GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Dept. NH

June 7, 2011

Dep Bellar, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

June 7, 2011

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 7, 2011

By the grace of God there goes all of us who have worked to help our brothers. Deputy Keith Bellar died doing what he believed in and my prayers go out to his family, brother's in arms, friends and all who care. May God now hold him in the palm of His hand.

Retired Officer R Yeager

June 7, 2011

Rest in Peace Keith. You've done your duty on Earth, enjoy your rewards in Heaven.

John Jackson

June 7, 2011

May you rest in piece, and God's help to your work family and loved ones in this time of turmoil.

Officer's Wife
Florida DACS

June 7, 2011

Keith I've known you since I was about 13 you were there for me when I needed you along with the rest of the officers that night. I'll never forget all of our chats at Lowes. I hate how this all worked out, I know you were so excited to be a daddy and it's a shame your child will never know you. But I know that your family and friends will keep your memory alive. you gave it a good fight until God called you home but as everyone says He only takes the best. Thank you for all you did while you were here and I know you're looking down on everyone from above. God speed Deputy Bellar

Emily Mitchell

June 7, 2011

Your duty here is completed and your new assignment is in Gods kingdom alongside all of our heroic brothers and sisters who have also paid the ultimate in protecting and serving His children in their communities as you did. Those brothers and sisters left behind will keep the memory of your record of honor, dignity, professionalism and integrity alive in the memory of your community for years to come and thet will care for your family. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

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

June 7, 2011

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten by THE THIN BLUE LINE.

Ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
Ormond Beach PD

June 7, 2011

"This is my Shield. I bear it before me in battle, but it is not my own. It protects my brother on my left, it protects my city. I will never let my brother out of its shadow, nor my city from its shelter. I will die with my shield before me, facing the enemy."

Tpr. Bart Josefowicz
Pa State Police

June 7, 2011

Prayers for the Bellar family, friends and co-workers. God Bless each of you.

Jessica Ward Pate
Dickson, TN

June 7, 2011

It just breaks my heart when senseless acts of violence takes the life of someone that has spent the last 6 years putting his life on the line to protect and serve. How do you explain that to a 6 month old baby who will never know their father?

As close as I am to all the patrol deputies here, I can only imagine the pain that you all feel as his brothers and sisters at the SO. Please know that we are here if we can do anything to help in the next few days or anytime after that, please just call.

Teresa Turner
Williamson County Sheriff's Office Adm. Assistant Patrol Division

June 7, 2011