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Corporal Shane Michael Totty

Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, February 1, 2019

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Reflections for Corporal Shane Michael Totty

Rest in peace, brother. Condolences and strength to your loving family.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

February 1, 2021

Rest In Peace on this the 1 anniversary of your death

Mark Mottola

February 1, 2020

God bless you and all the others like you. You got up that morning with your duty on your mind and you died doing that duty. Why do the good always die so young, I guess God needs good people in Heaven but only those of us left on Earth can comfort and aid the survivors, the spouses, children and families, that must endure the greatest sacrifice, the loss one so deeply loved.

Charles Horne

September 2, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort, hope and peace in the days and years ahead for all the family and friends of Corporal Totty. May the wonderful memories you share help to ease the pain and sorrow you feel.

Pam Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

June 19, 2019

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

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

April 14, 2019

RIP BROTHER

Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department

April 7, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss!! My Grandfather was an officer and motorcycle racer and he died the exact same way. America please slow down, look and listen!!!!!!

Susan

March 27, 2019

So Sorry for the loss, I pray that GOD will watch over the family and fellow officers that served with this officer. May God give some sense of peace. We all lose when a LEO falls. Take hope in the fact they are now patrolling Heavens Streets. Again my deepest regrets for the loss.

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.

March 20, 2019

Rest in Peace Corporal Totty

Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
City of White Plains Police Department

March 7, 2019

RIP Corporal Totty

Chris Cosgriff
Founder & Executive Director
Officer Down Memorial Page

March 7, 2019

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.


Former Motor Officer

Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County Police Department, New York.

March 6, 2019

Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS.

Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen

March 6, 2019

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.
author unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department

March 3, 2019

God speed. Thank you for your service.

Police Officer III Edna Veloz
Los Angeles Police Department

February 14, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 11, 2019

On behalf of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences. R.I.P. Corporal Totty, may God bless you and keep you. May God comfort your family, friends and all our brothers and sisters with the Baton Rouge Police Department. May God wrap you in his loving arms and grant your family and friends strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers my brother. Please know that you and your service will never be forgotten. Fidelis Ad Mortem my brother as we remain Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen. We have the watch from here.

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

February 7, 2019

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Corporal, Shane Totty, from complications form a motorcycle accident during a funeral procession. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

February 6, 2019

My condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Shane Totty. Losing a loved one is always difficult. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when we will see our loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth. Once again, I am sorry for your lost.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

February 6, 2019

Rest in peace Cpl. Totty. My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and the BRPD.

Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department

February 6, 2019

Totty family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Cpl.Totty thank you for your Dedicated Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice the Line of Duty. What a come back after being shot in the face.

Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept.
Cuyahoga Falls,Oh

February 5, 2019

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

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

February 5, 2019

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy Jamie Davis Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office Pittsylvania County Virginia

February 5, 2019

Thank you Corporal Totty for your service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Louisiana. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 5, 2019

No officer should die but when the they do it is the nation that lose a great officer

Kaitlyn Lengel

February 5, 2019

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over seven years. I pray that Shane's life and death will bring glory to God.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

February 5, 2019

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