Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Officer Bradway's wife - I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you and your children and family are going through. As the wife of a police officer, this is always in the back of my mind. Domestics are often the scariest situations they can encounter. May your community and his brothers and sisters in blue surround you with love and support and may you and your children know that there are so many of us throughout the country who are including you in our prayers tonight.

Kathy Richardson
Wife of a Portland, ME Police Officer

September 20, 2013

So sorry for the family's, friends and depts loss. 2 months ago we lost one of our 20 year vet from Charlotte County Sheriffs Office FL from a domestic. My heart breaks for those he loved and work with. RIP my brother job well done.
Mathew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Investigator
Specialist II, State of Flroida

September 20, 2013

I am so sorry to hear the loss of this officer. My sincere condolences to his family,friends and department.

Ofc. Tim Sturman
Flagler Beach Police Department

September 20, 2013

May the Lord recieve you with a badge of courage.

PO Efrain Melendez
Dallas Police Department

September 20, 2013

RIP Brother

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

September 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Rod Bradway. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Marion County, Indiana will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Officer Bradway, know that their Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Bradway. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 20, 2013

There are no words that can be said to ease the pain of loosing a Brother Officer, So I will simply say Thank You for your Service. Thank you for your Sacrifice!

Det Reggie FREEMAN
San Antonio Police Dept

September 20, 2013

RIP.

Ptl. Valerie Smith
Kenilworth NJ Police Department

September 20, 2013

Officer Bradway is a true hero who gave all in his service to others. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten.

God bless his wife and children.

John 16:33

Detective Ron Paulk
Tampa Police Department

September 20, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF POLICE OFFICER BRADWAY, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF POLICE OFFICER BRADWAY .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

September 20, 2013

Officer Bradway, you are a true hero making the ultimate sacrifice! My prayers are with you and your family!

Lisa Brazil, Officer
California Highway Patrol

September 20, 2013

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 20, 2013

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retir
Richland County Sheriff's Sept., Columbia, SC

September 20, 2013

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retir
Richland County Sheriff's Sept., Columbia, SC

September 20, 2013

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

September 20, 2013

You are one hell of an Officer and I am honored to have served with you as your partner. We may not be able to park side by side and shoot the shit any more but I know your still around us all. You are a brave man and a Hero to this community. I guess Heaven needs Hero's too. I will see you soon enough. Save me a spot next to the Slushy machine. And damn it don't eat all the Steak n Cheese Tornado's! Because we will have a lot to talk about when I get up there. Love you Brother....this city misses you already.

Ofc. Nik Layton
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Beat Partner 2011 & 2012

September 20, 2013

Rest easy brother

Street Crimes Unit
Lafayette PD IN

September 20, 2013

you were a hero amongst men who possessed a warrior spirit a true SHEEPDOG!! rest in peace brother

senior officer joseph rose
elkhorn city police dept, ky

September 20, 2013

Another Good Officer who made the ultimate sacrifice, may he rest in peace, and may God give his family the strength to get though tragedy.

Andrew Powell (RET) NTPD
ESU OFFICER

September 20, 2013

Go rest high on that Mountain, Brother, your work on Earth is done. My sincerest, heart-felt condolences to your family, and to your brothers and sisters in blue.

Retired sergeant, GA

September 20, 2013

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

May God grant you peace for your service to your community & family.
May God's presence watch over & comfort your family.

Det. Michael J. Parker (Ret.) ACPD
Atlantic City Police Dept.

September 20, 2013

Rest in Peace Officer Rod Bradway. You are a true hero who sacrificed your life to save others. God Bless You and Your Family.

Trooper John M. Spero
NYSP

September 20, 2013

Rest in peace Officer Bradway. May your family find strength in the knowledge that you saved the life of another.

Karis Williams
Rutland County Women's Network & Shelter

September 20, 2013

RIP Brother

Lt. Paul Maynard
Kentucky State Police (Retired)

September 20, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer Bradway.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

September 20, 2013