Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

October 15, 2014

May God grant watch over your loved ones. We have the watch from here, brother.

anonymous

October 15, 2014

Be at peace my brother. We got it from here!! Your unselfish service for others is what sets you apart. GOD BLESS!

Deon Clayton, CTS
Federal Bureau of Prisons

October 15, 2014

Rest easy Sergeant Mike Naylor your service will never be forgotten.

MONICO GARZA EMT-I
Salt Lake City, Utah

October 14, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Midland County Sheriff's Office. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

October 14, 2014

God's peace and speed Sergeant Naylor. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

October 14, 2014

I SAY A PRAYER SGT NAYLOR FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY YOU LEFT BEHIND

PTL. ANGELO VITALONE SR
CAMDEN COUNTY POLICE (RETIRED)

October 14, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

October 14, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Brother, I know you are in heaven and watching over the rest of us while we toil away fighting crime. You can rest now and leave the problems to the rest of us until we can all be joined together in heaven. May you rest in peace. God, please watch over and protect Sergeant Naylor's family and friends during this very difficult time.

Sergeant Mark Daily
Big Spring Police, Big Spring, Texas

October 14, 2014

RIP Mike.
To everyone at the S.O., sorry for the loss. It especially hurts when someone from my old Department is lost. I was there in the late late 80's to the early 90's.

Floyd Mullens, Sr.
FCI El Reno, Oklahoma

October 14, 2014

Our deepest condolences from Central Texas. We are so sorry for your loss and are praying that God comforts all of you during this difficult time.

Cheryl A. Grote (Volunteer Coordinator)
Belton, Texas P.D.

October 14, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Naylor. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Midland County Sheriff's Office.

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

October 14, 2014

Our Heart felt condolences go out to Sgt. Naylor's Family, and the Midland County Sheriff's Office. "GOD SPEED Sgt. Michael Naylor"

Chief Deputy Shane Baxter
Fisher County Sheriff's Office

October 14, 2014

R.I.P. Deputy Michael Naylor: End of Watch: Thursday, October 9, 2014
You gave your life in the performance of your duty, you made your badge proud. Prayers to your family and fellow officers. Please give our best to those brothers & sisters who have gone before us... Thank you for your service Sir.

Chief Albert Mares, Retired
Las Vegas City Police

October 14, 2014

To you,your family and co-workers. Now they have a Official Police Officer to run the Heavenly Honor God. May You Rest In Peace.

MPO Kenneth Stewart (Retired)
M.P.D.C. Honor Guard

October 13, 2014

RIP Brotha!

Sgt. Sammy A. Clouthier

Sft. Sammy A. Clouthier
NMDPS-Motor Transportation Police

October 13, 2014

Rest In Peace Deputy Naylor

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

October 13, 2014

I never thought I would receive the phone call that happened Friday morning. We grew up together, played together as kids and stayed in touch. The last time you came and stayed with me was great. All of the fun times we reminisced about and all of the plans we had ahead.

I know you were doing what you were passionate about, as I am. We both discussed our careers in law enforcement and what it has meant to us.

I will forever remember our laughs and good friendship. The world lost a great man. You had a great attitude toward humanity.

I spoke with your wife today and our Moms had their phone time together. I promise to keep in contact with them and keep you forever in our hearts.

You rest now Brother.

To the Sheriff Department of Midland, Mike loved working there. Or as he always told me, going back to be paid to spend time with family. Thank you all for caring for him and seeing what a great guy he was. He never had a bad word for anyone there when we talked. He thought the world of Sheriff Painter. To you sir, thanks.. And Semper Fi.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all...

Sgt. Gregg F. Mullins
Friend/WVDNRLE-CCSO

October 13, 2014

Rest in Peace my brother in blue. Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

October 13, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue. I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

October 13, 2014

To the family of Deputy Michael Naylor sorry for your loss and may God give you strength for what you are going through. To the Midland County Sheriff's Department you have lost a great man and a great Deputy. I will keep the family of Deputy Naylor and the Midland County Sheriff's Department in my prayers. REST IN PEACE BROTHER WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

Deputy Sheriff Jerry Millan
Ward County Sheriff's Department

October 13, 2014

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Naylor during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

Sr. Ptlmn/K-9 Hndlr Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

October 13, 2014

We few, we happy few, "we band of brothers" , "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Robert Sharp/Retired
Santa Monica Police Dept

October 13, 2014

The Lord has called another fine Texas Lawman to Heaven.
You and your commitment to your Brothers will be missed.
Though you play fair, the bad guys have no respect for you or your STAR. Rest Easy as your brothers will try and fill the void you have left behind.
I pray for your family and hope while they try and adjust to their loss, it is not a burden too strong on them.

Cpl. Deputy R.W. Harmon (ret)
Grayson County S.O. Sherman, Texas

October 13, 2014

Michael, It was my honor to serve in the TXSG with you and to call you a friend. You have served your entire life with honor, dignity, integrity and dedication.
The thoughts and prayers of my family and I are with all of you that loved this true hero.
Michael, Rest in Gods right hand with peace!!!!!!!!!

SMSgt. Bob Moore
TXSG

October 13, 2014