Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dallas cops have given more than a few lives for this country. I was still in grade school when JFK was assassinated. On that day Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit also lost his life to Lee Harvey Oswald. Serving with distinction and dying with honor requires a special breed. I just hope that Americans understand and appreciate that their safety and security comes at a price measured in the blood of our troops and cops.

Sgt. Michael Schott (retired)
Contra Costa County (CA) Sheriff's Dept.

July 9, 2016

I'm happy to know you helped out the Dallas Community and I'm very sorry for your loss, God is watching over your family you will forever be remembered.

Maria Owens
Police Lt.'s Daughter

July 9, 2016

Blue and Red for life. Firefighters always behind Our guardian angels. My prayers to the families of theses heroes.

Firefighter /Retired Rafael Iglesias
Miami Fire Rescue

July 9, 2016

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

July 9, 2016

I am sorry for your loss to the family, fellow officers, and friends. I will keep all of you, and all the wounded officers, as well as all Dallas law enforcement in my prays, during this time.

Frank J. Corasaniti II, Fire Lieutenant
Baltimore City Fire Department

July 9, 2016

What does it say about a profession that protects the rights of people to protest the very profession that ensures their ability to protest? Thank you for maintaining fidelity to that profession. Your example reminds us all that freedom isn't free, and it seems more often than not, is paid for the many by the few.

NC Officer

July 9, 2016

RIP sir. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Oregon

July 9, 2016

Sending heartfelt prayers for family and friends

Lisa Toohey
Daughter of NYPD LEO

July 9, 2016

Sending heartfelt prayers for family and friends.

Lisa Toohey
Daughter of NYPD LEO

July 9, 2016

Unbelievable tragedy!! These Heroes were out protecting the protesters and this low life criminal murdered them. May God judge him accordingly. My deepest heartfelt sorrow for the families and fellow officers who must live with the loss of these fine people. Our Nation mourns with you all over this incident in Dallas. And I pray God will watch over every LEO in our nation and their Families. I am just sickened by this. God protect our LEO.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

July 9, 2016

I am so sad and so sorry. Deepest condolences to your forces and families. The lights that burn twice as bright, burn half as long...

Linda Peavy
Sister of Honolulu Police Solo Bike Officer

July 8, 2016

GOD BLESS YOU IN HEAVEN. I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR POOR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

REGULAR CITIZEN, APPRECIATIVE FOR YOU
FELLOW GOOD HUMAN BEING

July 8, 2016

Patrick, my brother in blue. You have served the citizens and your fellow officers well. My prayers go out for you and your family as they go through the next several days and the rest of their lives without you. I also pray for your fellow officers that continue to serve with a very large hole in their hearts. Your job is done but we must continue your work here on earth and we will.

Sgt. Michael Flusche, #4573
Dallas Police Department, retired

July 8, 2016

"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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

July 8, 2016

May God give your family and friends peace at this time. You will not be forgotten.

Wife of a SBCSD Deputy Jennie Lewis
San Bernardino County Sheriff Department

July 8, 2016

RIP Officer Zamarripa. My thoughts are with the entire DPD family.

Rena Martinez Dispatch Supervisor
Fort Collins Police Department

July 8, 2016

We will miss you.

Bruce Bangerter

July 8, 2016

From my family and me I would like to say that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers May Angels fly the to thy rest.

Major JP Morgan
Retired

July 8, 2016

What words can describe how we as a nation feel after this event. We are lost for words. God be with us and the with family and friends of the heroes who wear the badge in Dallas, Texas! RIP

Chris
Public Safety

July 8, 2016

Fallen but never Forgotten

SAIC Bryan Laurie
BNSF Police

July 8, 2016

I had not cried in over 40 years until yesterday. May god grant peace to our fallen brothers , their families and the Dallas Police Department. You will not be forgotten.

Ptlmn. James Murray (Ret.)
Chicago Police Department

July 8, 2016

RIP MY BROTHER

Stephen Bruet, PPO II NCDPS
NC Department of Public Safety

July 8, 2016

I never met Patrick in this life, but I can tell he was an unbelievable great human being. This should never have ever happened. My prayers to you bro. I am a former US Army MP so we have some things in common. Even though I never met you, I think I can call you brother.

Josh Holcomb former MP US Army

July 8, 2016

I am deeply saddened for the loss of these officers. I pray that they rest in peace. May God give comfort and peace to these officer's families, friends and their Agencies.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Ranger

July 8, 2016

I am exceedingly sad over the loss of these officers. My heart is heavy for your department and the families of these brave officers. Please accept my thoughts and prayers for all concerned.

Rest in peace brothers.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
City of New York PD

July 8, 2016