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

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

January 12, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Agent Eliezer Hernández-Cartagena. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his family, friends and all members of the Carolina Municipal Police Department, Puerto Rico.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

January 12, 2021

My prayer is that God will comfort the Hernandez-Cartagena Family during this very difficult time. Lord please be with the Men & Women of the Carolina Municipal Police Department. I pray that anyone else who is affected by this tragic loss find comfort. REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!

Police Officer & Antoine Thomas
Wilson's Mills Police Department

January 12, 2021

Rest In Peace

Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired

January 12, 2021

Rest in peace brother

Officer Omar Valle
Ocoee Police Department

January 12, 2021

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

January 12, 2021

R. I. P. Bother. May your families find the strength, discernment, comfort, love and peace of Christ our Saviour.

Timothy C. Williams
Rushville P. D.

January 12, 2021

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

January 12, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 12, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

January 12, 2021

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

January 12, 2021

May you rest in peace. You have done your best in this world of chaos. Let the Lord herald you in His home.

Jeanne Jones
A supporter of all military and police.

January 12, 2021

Rest In Peace , Brother

PO Elix Hernandez
NYPD

January 12, 2021

Gracias a los tres oficiales por su valentía y servicio. Dios te bendiga.

Ret Captain Angelo Cardani
Richmond, VA

January 12, 2021

Eliezer
Thanks for your sacrifice to your city and your country. You rushed into the fight without regard for the extreme danger. That says a lot about who you were. You honor our profession and we hold dear your sacrifice as a fellow peace officer and brother. I also forward condolences to your family.

Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno, Nv) and NVDPS

January 12, 2021

God bless you Officer Eliezer Hernandez-Cartegena, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Carolina Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

January 12, 2021

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

January 12, 2021

R.I.P Agent Eliezer Hernández-Cartagena

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

January 12, 2021

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 12, 2021

Hernández-Cartagena family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Agent Hernández-Cartagena thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Ofc.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Police Department

January 12, 2021

Rest in peace Agent Cartagena.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 12, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Agent Eliezer Hernández-Cartagena during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Agent Eliezer Hernández-Cartagena.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

January 12, 2021

Rest in peace Agent Cartagena. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers for the immediate family and fellow officers.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff , OCSO FL
Osceola County Sheriff Office

January 12, 2021

Rest in peace.

J.R.

January 12, 2021

Descansa en paz compañero

AGENTE JOSE MORALES CINTRON 6897
PUERTO RICO STATE POLICE

January 12, 2021