Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We had good times; you were one to work with. Your duty is done my friend. Rest in peace till we meet again. May the All Mighty grant your family the strength they need to overcome these hard times ahead.

SBPA A. Ortiz
EL Centro USBP, Calexico Station

November 7, 2012

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold,Retired
Fort Worth Texas Police Department

November 6, 2012

Thank you Sir for your service to this Country. May you RIP as you served well.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

November 6, 2012

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

November 6, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 6, 2012

Rest in peace blue brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

November 6, 2012

Agent Delaney,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
EPT/EPS

Michael F. Casey
United States Border Patrol

November 6, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at Potsdam

November 6, 2012

Vaya con Dios amigo. Rest in peace, your duty is done.

SBPA A. Ortiz
US Border Patrol

November 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kay D. Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen Denning DeVanie, E.O.W. 4/2/2003

November 5, 2012

RIP Brother David.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

November 5, 2012

RIP! Prayers and hugs to family and friends.

Tonya Strothman EMT-B
Kit Carson County Amb

November 5, 2012

Rest in peace brother, thank you for your many years of service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Agent Delaney during this time of tragic loss.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

November 5, 2012

R.I.P.,Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

November 5, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

November 5, 2012

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family. also to his fellow officers.

citizen
citizen

November 5, 2012

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 5, 2012

"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,
Because those of us who carry badges 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 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 judgment 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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD

November 5, 2012

David, so many years have passed since I last saw you. I too, like my brother Dan, would hear about you and your family and the work you did with Homeland. I should have told you long ago, how proud I was of you and the man you became. My heart goes out to your wife, your children and to your brother Brian and sister Dianne. Be at peace cousin. I will remember your beautiful eyes and sweet smile and the laughter we shared as kids. Thank you for keeping us safe.

Lisa (Fuller) Stefanow, Civilian
Cousin

November 5, 2012

Resg in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha Love from Calgary, Alberta

November 5, 2012

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

November 5, 2012

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin J Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

November 5, 2012

All gave some, some gave all. RIP brother.

CBPO Cave
US Customs and Border Protection

November 5, 2012

As you departed the bonds of this earth and touched the face of God, know that the service and dedication you had for your department, its fellow officers and the citizens of your community will never be forgotten. May God comfort in this time of sorrow your family, your fellow officers and all those whose lives you have touched. You have served your time in hell, now rest comfortably in the arms of God. We’ll take it from here.

Capt. James W. Moore
Gardner, KS Police Dept.

November 5, 2012

Rest In Peace Agent Delaney. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at US Customs and Border Patrol.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

November 5, 2012