Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God shine upon Officer Pierson and his family. A true hero who gave his life for the safety of others.

Investigator
New York State Police

September 4, 2014

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

September 4, 2014

Another brave police officer loses his life in the line of duty. He leaves behind not just his family but an entire community that is in mourning. The suspect is not back behind bars as of yet but in the hospital where he is being held. The individual who shot the officer will find himself once again behind bars possibly for the rest of his life without seeing the chance of parole.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

September 4, 2014

Thank you for your sacrifice. Another peace keeper has finished his duty here on earth. May to the family, May The Lord comfort and give you His peace during your loss. Kids, your Father is a real hero!

Chaplain Richard Thompson
South Charleston PD

September 4, 2014

Rest in peace, sir, and thank you for your service.
"Blessed are peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" [Matthew 5:9]

Tom
Grateful citizen

September 4, 2014

Another brave police officer loses hi life in the line of duty. He leaves behind not just his family but an entire community that is in mourning. The suspect is not back behind bars as of yet but in the hospital where he is being held. The individual who shot the officer will find himself once again behind bars possibly for the rest of his life without seeing the chance of parole.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

September 4, 2014

RIP Brother

Cpl. Ron Cristofaro (Retired)
Bartow Police Dept. Bartow, Fl.

September 4, 2014

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

September 4, 2014

Gone but not forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice, I'm honored to have you as my Brother in Blue. Keeping your family and department in prayer!

N. Salamone - Patrol
Shallotte PD

September 4, 2014

Daryl, we will all miss your easy smile. It was an honor to work with you. We will watch after your beautiful family, as you watch over your fellow brothers and sisters in blue from above. RIP brother.....

Inv. Catherine Farina
Rochester Police Department

September 4, 2014

RIP. May God welcome you with open arms! You are a true Hero!

Mike

September 4, 2014

God Bless you brother!

Lt. Tim O'Neill
Waynesville Police Department

September 4, 2014

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 G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

September 4, 2014

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

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

September 4, 2014

God Bless you and thank you for your service Officer Pierson

Detective (Retired)
Inglewood PD

September 4, 2014

RIP! You Sir are a HERO!

Patti Olesen, Founder Vest America K9s
Vest America K9s

September 4, 2014

RIP. May God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Patrol Kert Siemiawski
Skokie

September 4, 2014

For the family
Just remember that he will be in heaven looking over you
rest in peace.

p.o bruce ve
nypd retired

September 4, 2014

Thank you sir for your service, our prayers are with your family and your agency.

Lieutenant Zach Jacobsen
Washington County Sheriff's Office Missouri

September 4, 2014

RIP BROTHER.... GODS SPEED...MY PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY AND OUR BLUE FAMILY IN ROCHESTER...

P.O. DUFAN
NYPD

September 4, 2014

What a tragedy. But not one that did not serve a purpose. The family of Officer Daryl Pierson will remember him as a man who "stood in the gap". May that memory comfort you in the years to come.

Stan Jefferson
citizen

September 4, 2014

“Heroes Now and Then”

Some thought you did it for the paycheck,
Some thought you just had weekend fun,
There were those who didn’t take you serious,
But you trained for a job to be done.

Some of you are in the Military Reserves,
And some in the National Guard,
We never thought you’d ever leave us,
But you did when duty called.

You were heading for a possible battle,
We prayed you wouldn’t have to fight,
“Dear God, watch over our friends and loved ones”,
And help them make it through the night.

History was made in that desert sand,
It’s been awhile- a war we won,
You fought with your soul and all your heart,
It was without doubt a job well done.

Over 500,000 troops in “Desert Shield”,
But you were a few of our own,
You’ll never know how proud we were,
And so glad you made it home.

Some forty years ago there was another war,
And like now the troops returned,
But they didn’t get a heroes welcome,
They were cursed and flags were burned.




But you made us all proud to be “Americans”,
The yellow ribbons and the American flags,
From coast to coast the people cheered,
You got the welcome they never had.

So our friends be proud of what you did,
You showed the world we’re second to none,
The Iraq’s might not agree,
But to America –you are number one.

Then you were sent to Somalia Land,
A place of war, hunger and death,
You were sent to give a helping hand,
So as Americans you did your best.

Most were glad you came,
The world watched- America stood still,
It was only a peace keeping mission,
So why were Americans killed.

So let us thank the ones not coming home,
The ones who gave their lives for this land,
They died in Nam, Iraq- all over the world,
And they were proud to be “Americans”.

Written © David Bell 1990

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1990 BMI- All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 4, 2014

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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

September 4, 2014

RIP Brother, my prayers for you, your family and your agency...HEROES NEVER DIE. God bless you Daryl.

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

September 4, 2014

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 4, 2014