Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I will never understand why something like this would happen to someone so young. My uncle was a Cahokia IL police officer and was killed at 26 by a drunk driver. Trooper James Bava was a true hero and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. Here is a quote that helped me. Keep faith. God Bless.

'In valor theres hope' -Tacitus

Logan Schilli
Niece of Officer Jeremy Chambers, Cahokia IL Police Dept

September 2, 2015

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
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Sergeant Ched Miner
Powell PD

September 2, 2015

Rest in peace brother

Police Officer G. Gentile
NYPD

September 2, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of this fallen hero. He gave so we can be safe. We will never forget. Thank you for your service. May God rest his soul. May justice be served.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Operations
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

September 2, 2015

Our department sends our heartfelt condolences to your family. Trooper Bava, Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Sheila Peters
Alger County Sheriff Department

September 2, 2015

Rest in Peace!

Sgt. Ken Erhard, Retired
Las Cruces Police Department, NM

September 2, 2015

"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.

Trooper John Moore
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 2, 2015

rest in peace trooper you serve the community well heroes will always be remembered

Chief WILLIAM. Wion
American Patriot Security. Ohio

September 1, 2015

Rest high on the mountain my brother.

F/Lt. Vence Woods
Michigan DNR

September 1, 2015

I am sorry for your families loss.

Carmn Morales-Luczak

September 1, 2015

Rest in peace Trooper James M. Bava.

Det. James P. McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Department

August 31, 2015

I am so sorry to see a brother who wears the same patch I wear depart this world under such tragic circumstances. It just doesn't seem fair. I pray for your family, friends, co-workers, and everyone else that will miss your service, friendship, and loyalty to the state of Missouri. May you rest in peace and your service and dedication never be forgotten.

Sergeant
Missouri State Highway Patrol

August 31, 2015

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

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

August 31, 2015

Rest in peace Brother, your watch has ended.

Commander Len Jorgensen Oak Park IL Po
Oak Park Illinois Police Dept

August 31, 2015

On behalf of the 1100 members of the Niagara Region Police Association please accept and pass onto the Family, Friends and Colleagues of Trooper James Bava our deepest sympathies and condolences on his loss.

We have lost another member of our Law Enforcement family in the line of duty, protecting the citizens of Missouri.
He was a hero in life not death.

Cliff Priest
President NRPA

Sergeant Clifford Priest
Niagara Region Police Association

August 31, 2015

James, you are my hero and my best friend. You were the finest police officer I knew and you lived out all the values that you believed in and that our profession cherishes. You have been such a role model for me. I love you and I will never forget you, brother.

Officer Joshua Bava
O'Fallon Police Department

August 31, 2015

The DeKalb, Illinois Police Department sends their deepest sympathies! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

DeKalb Illinois Police Department

August 31, 2015

RIP, brother. Gone but not forgotten.

Deputy C. Land
Macomb County Sheriff's Office - Michigan

August 31, 2015

RIP Trooper Bava. You served us well.

Police Explorer Ben Quist
Angels Camp Police Department

August 31, 2015

Rest in peace Trooper Bava, both you and your family will always remain in our prayers. We saw you working tirelessly to make society a better place that was no to be. With tearful eyes we saw God take you to His loving home. Although you worked tirelessly society remains headed in an ever delinquent way. Thus, God made your golden loving heart stop beating and hard working body rest. God broke our hearts to prove to both society and to us, he only takes the best.

Timothy Dailey, Retired - Juvenile Proba
Allegheny County Juvenile Probation

August 30, 2015

RIP Trooper Bava. Thank you for your service to our community. May God Bless You, Your Family and Your Fellow Officers. Fly High

Connie Mathers
Centralia, Mo Resident

August 30, 2015

Rest in peace brother.

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

August 30, 2015

Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your law enforcement family. You will not be forgotten. You will always be honored.... Rest easy...
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Coral Springs Police Department, FL

August 30, 2015

Rest easy Trooper Bava. Thank you for your service.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

August 29, 2015

Rest in Peace Trooper Bava. GOD bless you, your family and your agency.

Deputy Alan W. Moffett
Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Augusta, GA.

August 29, 2015