Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

August 17, 2015

Rip

corporal Jackie Robertson
Lewisburg police

August 16, 2015

RIP Officer...Your duty is over...in memory of Officer Suzanne Kays

Civilian Mary Lawson

August 16, 2015

I want to send my prayers and sincere love to the family of Officer Bolton. God bless you.

From Lake Butler Florida
Citizen

August 14, 2015

Rest in peace, Officer Bolton. I never knew you, but you were still my brother. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Memphis, TN. Rest easy, brother, we've got it from here.

And thank you to the citizen who went above and beyond by using Officer Bolton's radio to call for help. I don't know your name, but thank you. From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of law enforcement everywhere. It truly means the world that you went into a dangerous situation and tried your best to save our Brother's life by calling for help. So thank you.

Semper Fidelis.

Deouty Sheriff
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, CA

August 13, 2015

RIP brother. Thank you for your sacrifice. May God rest your soul.

Deputy Sheriff C Callender
Bexar County Sheriff's Office

August 12, 2015

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.

Vires et Honorem

Ptlm Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

August 12, 2015

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968
USMC 1968-1971
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 BMI- All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 11, 2015

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

August 11, 2015

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.

Patrol Officer Joel Diaz
Beavercreek Police Department-Ohio

August 10, 2015

RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.

Lt,Robert M.Petty (retired)
No.Bergen, N.J.P.D.

August 9, 2015

RIP brother warrior. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Prayers for your friends and family.

SMSgt Philip Paz
Oklahoma City Police Dept.

August 9, 2015

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over four years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

August 9, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My brother was also shot and killed in the line of duty. His name was Barry Melear and his watch ended in 1977. We were very close and it is hard still today. I will be praying for your family. Thank you for Sean's military service as well as his police service. Our country is a better place because of him and men like him. God Bless you all.

Susan Melear Hayden
Sister of another slain officer

August 9, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother. Know you will be missed and that your family is in our prayers at this time of grieving.

Terence Whalen, PSP Retired
Pennsylvania State Police

August 8, 2015

My condolences to your family and department. I listened to some interviews that your Director gave. He seems like such a nice and fair man. He cared for you. I'm sorry for your families loss.

Citizen

August 8, 2015

Semper Fi brother........Thank you for your service to your country, your community and the Corps.

Rest In Peace................

Deputy Dave Kosnosky
Snohomish County Sheriffs Office, Washington

August 7, 2015

My condolences got out to the Family and the Memphis Police Department of our fallen brother. May God Bless each and everyone of you and help you all through the grieving process of losing a hero and loved one. Thank God for men like Officer Bolton.

Captain Terry Dalton
Stokes Co. Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2015

My Prays are with Officer Sean Bolton's family, Memphis Police Department, co-workers, and Family. Rest in peace my brother we will take it from here.

M.Sgt. E. J. Patrone
Easton Police Department

August 7, 2015

May the Angels from heaven wisk him to the Holy gates!

Ken Handley
Father of a Man In Blue

August 7, 2015

Thank you for your service. Rest easy now brother, we have the watch. May God bless your family and department.

Detective C Clouchete
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother. We got it from here. My condolences go out to both your family and your fellow brothers in blue. You are a hero and a warrior my friend. God Speed SYOTOS.

MPO T.G. Vincent
Asheboro, NC SWAT Operator

August 7, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother.

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

August 6, 2015

Rest in peace sir. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.

DSG Kyle McCammon
LASD

August 6, 2015

I knew Officer Bolton and he was truly one of the "good guys". He believed he could truly make a difference. Just remember this, HEROES LIVE FOREVER! I installed a blue bulb in my front porch light that will burn all weekend in his honor. His Sea of Blue was last night and it was so amazing! Hundreds of law enforcement and first responders attended. It was one of the biggest I have seen and he deserved every second of it! Rest easy hero. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here.

Amy R.
Daughter of Retired THP Captain

August 6, 2015