Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless this hero.

SSA
FBI Miami

September 21, 2015

Rip

Gregory woodruff state marshal
State Marshal of Connecticut

September 21, 2015

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff, FL

September 21, 2015

RIP Brother

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

September 21, 2015

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”
Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 21, 2015

Rest in Peace Trooper, you did your job, we will take it from here.

Trooper Trainee Towles
Virginia State Police

September 21, 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

September 21, 2015

It is with sadness that we hear of another law enforcement professional that has lost their life in an accident.

Having been in the position of responding to assist another officer I know that we want to get there asap but we need to remember that we also need to arrive safely or we are of no help.

The pain in my heart is deep as another good person has given their life to serve their community and for their families, both immediate and extended law enforcement.

God bless you all.

Former Chief Tom Bearup
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2015

Rest in peace brother in blue. Its always hard to hear of an officer who was trying to assist another officer and made the ultimate call. May God bless you, your family, and friends in this time of need.

Officer II Laron Wilson
Maryland Transportation Authority Police Dept.

September 21, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2015

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your family & department.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

September 21, 2015

Rest In Peace Trooper. The troops will take it from here.

Retired Baltimore Police Officer Jerome
Baltimore City Police Department

September 21, 2015

While we are deeply saddened by your passing, the Law Enforcement Community was enriched by your professionalism, your service, and your sacrifice. Our thoughts are with your family, department, and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Zone 5 Academy Session 59
New York State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

September 21, 2015

Rest in peace brother, your job here is done.

Special Agent Michael Cilento
ATF

September 21, 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
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 21, 2015

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 21, 2015

Thank you for everything you did during your tour....I remember working several calls with you and you took such pride in your work and did an incredible job.

Paramedic Southside Emergency crew
Petersburg

September 21, 2015

May God bless Trooper Smith. Rest in peace brother.

Fairfax County Police Officer Bryan Russ
FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE

September 21, 2015

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

September 21, 2015

Rest in peace brother.

PO E. Levy
Clarkstown PD

September 21, 2015