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 whose 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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 22, 2018

Thank you for your service Sir GOD BLESS

Mrs. C. Singleton
Citizen of South Carolina

August 22, 2018

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Fadi Skukur, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Also we thank Officer Skukur for is service as a United States Navy Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 22, 2018

Rest in Peace brother. My prayers to you and your family. May God welcome you and watch over your loved ones.

Josh Holcomb
Former MP

August 21, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Shukur, my sincere condolences to your family and to the DPD family. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

August 21, 2018

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great. Your family is in our prayers.

Thank you for your service to our country and your community.

God Bless you

Inv. Q. Warren
AK AGO

August 21, 2018

Sending my heartfelt and sincere thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and department of our fallen. I am so very sorry for the loss of your HERO.
May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Thank you for your loyal, dedicated and selfless service to your Country and community. You will live on in the lives of all who love you.

God Bless you and RIP HERO.

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

August 21, 2018

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI

August 21, 2018

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Fadi Shukur on their loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort during this time of trial. Thank you fellow officer for your dedication and service to our nation and your community. Rest in peace.

CBP Officer (retired), LuisOtero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

August 20, 2018

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Fadi was killed.

To the Shukur family, fellow officers, and all who call Fadi beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Shukur gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 14, 2017.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 20, 2018

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

August 20, 2018

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Detroit Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 20, 2018

Rest In God’s Hands my Brother.

Mark K. PPO-III
OKDOC P&P Services

August 20, 2018

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 20, 2018

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

LT. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

August 20, 2018

We have the watch now shipmate, rest easy!

Master-at-arms second class (surface war
George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

August 20, 2018

Thank you for your dedicated service Police Officer Fadi Shukur. My condolences go out to your family, friends and the Detroit Police Department. May you rest in eternal peace.⏺️

PSO A. Marwaha
Campus Public Safety

August 20, 2018

Another guardian has been taken from us. My prayers & thoughts are with his family & blue family. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service & sacrifice.

Reverend/Pastor Trina Segna
Mission for Christ Ministries

August 19, 2018

May all who loved Officer Shuktur know that he will be remembered as the loyal, self-sacrificing hero he truly is. He will never die to us.

Brooks Bryan, Chief (Ret)
Fairbury, Nebraska Police Department

August 19, 2018

Rest easy my brother.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

August 19, 2018

"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 Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

August 19, 2018

You gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve your city. Your gift will be remembered Officer Shukur. Condolences to friends and family.

A Canadian Civilian Supporter

August 18, 2018

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 18, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers for the family and colleagues of
Officer Shukur

Officer Robert Perry
U of M Dearborn Police Dept.

August 18, 2018

Thank you for your service. RIP.

Sergeant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office

August 18, 2018