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

November 3, 2014

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

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

November 3, 2014

RIP my brother May the Lord Bless Your Soul and provide your Loved ones the Peace they need

Deputy Hector Jimenez
Petersburg Sheriff's Office

November 3, 2014

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Matthew Chism, friends, Sheriff Dean Dwerlkotte and the Cedar County Sheriff's Office.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and alway. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Police Department Goldsboro, NC

November 3, 2014

RIP Brother

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

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace my brother of blue. May you reach out to your fellow officers/deputies and give them some peace and comfort.

Officer J. Rhodes
Maize Police Department

November 3, 2014

For any one who serves in a protect and defend position I proudly salute you doing what many would never try .I for one wish my salute to this fallen comrade of life and hope his family take solace in the fact that he was doing what he was called for and My prayers are with you in this time of loss and pain

Charles Freeman
Peace Valley/White Church FD

November 3, 2014

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo. Ret. (PO Mcy.)
Nassau County Police Dept., NY

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the CCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother. Godspeed.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

November 3, 2014

Matthew's service did not go unnoticed, and his sacrifice will not go unrewarded.
As the brother of another fallen peace officer, I offer my deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family of Deputy Chism, and to all who loved him. I pray for our Lord to bless and comfort you in your time of loss.

Joe Runyon
Brother of a fallen officer. Salem, Ohio

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother in heaven your assailant will go to hell may you watch over and protect your fellow officers.

Chief of police (retired)
City of bell

November 3, 2014

You gave your life in service to your community. God speed and please give my best to our brothers and sisters who have gone before us. Thank you for your service sir.

Chief Albert Mares, Retired
Las Vegas City Police

November 3, 2014

Deputy Sheriff Matthew Chism.. Your watch has ended and you served your community with pride and integrity. Our prayers are with you and your family... Rest In Peace my brother

Det. Dave Kelter (retired)
Teaneck Police Dept - NJ

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace Brother we have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

November 3, 2014

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and those who have loved you in return.

Chief Sean D. Creamer
TPSU, New Bern NC

November 3, 2014

I prayed last night that when I visited the site this morning all officers would be safe and there would be no listed fallen officers, sadly this was not the case but I will continue to pray and believe in God's purpose, his loving kindness and his promise to mankind. We search our hearts for an answer to these senseless killings of our fellow officers and it is in the word of God where we find that answer and comfort. Continue fellow officers to pray and uphold one another in God's grace. To Officer Chism, God will grant you eternal peace for your sacrifice of giving. One final salute.

Marshal B. Tindle
City Of Killeen Marshals Office/Former Shreveport PD

November 3, 2014

I prayed last night that when I visited the site this morning all officers would be safe and there would be no listed fallen officers, sadly this was not the case but I will continue to pray and believe in God's purpose, his loving kindness and his promise to mankind. We search our hearts for an answer to these senseless killings of our fellow officers and it is in the word of God where we find that answer and comfort. Continue fellow officers to pray and uphold one another in God's grace. To Officer Payne, God will grant you eternal peace for your sacrifice of giving. One final salute.

Marshal B. Tindle
City Of Killeen Marshals Office/Former Shreveport PD

November 3, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. Cedar County will sorely miss Matthew as will his family, I'm sure. God Speed, Deputy Chism.

Retired Paramedic/F.F. Michael A. Jordan
Retired

November 3, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace Deputy Chism. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

PTLM Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

November 3, 2014

On behalf of the Osage County Sheriff's Office, condolences to the family and the department. What a brave young man that everybody can be proud of.

Sergeant Brett Barnett
Osage County Sheriff's Office (Oklahoma)

November 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

November 3, 2014

R.I.P. Dy. Chism God bless your family. Thank you for your service.

Lt. Retired
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

November 3, 2014