Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

March 27, 2017

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

March 27, 2017

Our prayers are with the family of our fallen hero

E3 Samuel Watkins
Prior Security Forces USAF

March 27, 2017

Rest In Peace young Officer, thank you for your service.

Jerry Matalone# 8046 Retired
Des Moines, Iowa Police Department

March 27, 2017

Rest In Peace and Thank You for Your Service.

Lieutenant Vic Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

March 27, 2017

Rest in peace officer Terney, and thank you for your dedication and service to your community and all of us.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/CBP

March 27, 2017

God Bless you Brother! Thank you for your service. We will hold the blue line for you. We done good and faithful servant.

Chief of Police El Paso ISD Police Dept
El Paso ISD Police Department

March 27, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Terney. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to his family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all!

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2017

RIP Brother

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

March 27, 2017

RIP BROTHER JUSTIN..PEACE AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS..ANOTHER SAD, SAD DAY..THIS IS NO LONGER LAW ENFORCEMENT..IT IS URBAN, SUBURBAN AND RURAL WARFARE..BE SAFE AND STAY ALIVE ! THESE SOLO PATROLS ARE A SUICIDE MISSION..MARTY MOONEY RETIRED DETECTIVE NYPD AND SON ALEX ACTIVE NYPD..BLUE KNIGHTS XIX ROME NY/XXXII SYRACUSE NY.

Det Marty Mooney/Retired
NYPD

March 27, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the family, friends, co-workers and all who knew and loved Officer Terney and are grieving at this time. May the grace of God be your strength.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2017

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

March 27, 2017

My partner and good friend also was shot and Killed By a man who had a Mini 14 223 assault rifle. He was shot numerous times and stood trial. One Juror held out because he did not think it was premeditated? May Officer Terney Rest now as America goes totally out of control. My condolences to family and the Department who have to bury another Officer for a senseless murder. and continue on patrolling making streets safer????

patrolman D.Morley#971
Cleveland Police retired

March 27, 2017

I prayed for Officer Terney and his family this morning. I am overcome by emotion and greatly saddened at his loss. I will continue to pray for his family and his loved ones. I am so devastated by his loss. God be with his family and loved ones.

Derle Smith Jr.
A concerned citizen

March 27, 2017

This young man was and will always be a warrior! I mourn for his family and rejoice in his final glory. He stayed in the fight! Like they say, "If not you, then who?" This young man is a hero and he was able to fight back before succumbing. God Speed Brother!

Detective Jim Adams
Boise Police Department

March 27, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Terney. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Terney Family and the Tecumseh Police Department.

Corporal Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

March 27, 2017

God bless you Officer Justin Terney for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters of theTecumseh Police Department. Rest In Peace Brother, we have the watch now.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

March 27, 2017

Rest in Peace. May the Lord grant peace to your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time.

Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Aizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

March 27, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Justin Terney and the extended law enforcement family of the Tecumseh Police Department, Oklahoma. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

End of Watch: Monday, March 27, 2017

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 27, 2017

You gave everything you had. And more. Thinking of you & your Family today. Rest in peace brother....your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Mr. Kent Schmidt
civilian

March 27, 2017

Thank you for your service, may you Rest In Peace.

Assistant Chief of Police Matthew T. Rus
Bridgewater State University Police Department

March 27, 2017

Rest in peace Officer Terney. You can stand down now your duty is done. You sir are a hero will not be forgotten.

Lt. Clent Rambin(Ret.)
Shreveport Police Dept. and Bossier Parish S.O.

March 27, 2017

Rest in peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Lt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

March 27, 2017

Final Salute Officer Terney, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

March 27, 2017

R.I.P brother blue, my prayers are with you and your family

Investigator Marina Garcia
Madison County S.O, Huntsville, Al

March 27, 2017