Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 2, 2008

Ton, It's 18 years since you went to heaven and I think about you every day. You're a man's man and a cop's cop and I was privleged to have worked with you.

You should know that your parents take care of the entire 'job' now. And they are great at it too.

Rest easy, we all at MTS miss you and still love you.

Jerry

Sgt (ret) Jerry Kane
NYPD

October 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer
Dwyer. I'm sure that someday you will all be reuinited in
Heaven. God Bless Anthony and his family.
regards,
Mike Fagan
Ret. NYPD Sgt.

Sergeant Michael Fagan, Ret.
NYPD Warrant Div. (QWS), Ret. 1994

October 17, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 16, 2007

My heart goes out to Anthony's family. I worked in the 10th precinct on the night that Anthony was killed, and remember clearly the rescue effort. I also remember "The Deuce" in the 80's and know Anthony had an impact on all the crime. I also had the priviledge of meeting Anthony's Mom and Dad at more than one golf outing in Anthony's name. It's no wonder what a great young man he was. May the Peace of the Lord reign within you until you see your son again in His Kingdom.

Lt. Dave Hurst
NYPD. PBBS

July 24, 2007

Your definitely not forgotten within the ranks of the NYPD, and your radio still remains, unused after your last tour, in the MTS house. May you RIP.

PO ST
NYPD

May 17, 2007

Rest in Peace

Anthony
NYPD

October 17, 2006

OFFICER DYWER,
I NEVER KNEW YOU BUT I HAVE HEARD ALOT ABOUT YOU. YOUR FRIEND JERRY KANE AND MY FAIMLY MEET A FEW YEARS BACK WHILE FILMING TOP COPS AND WE HAVE REMAIN CLOSE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY TODAY..I MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN YOU BUT I KNOW YOU AND MY DAD BOTH DIED DOING WHAT YOU LOVED. I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAIMLY IN MY PRAYERS, REST IN PEACE AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
SARAH LAMONACO

SARAH LAMONACO
DAUGHTER OF TROOPER PHILIP LAMONACO

October 16, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU,,,YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Det Jim Mulligan (RETIRED)
NYPD

May 24, 2006

So many years have passed....You will never be forgotten!!!! You touched many lives.

Ret. P.O. B. Bachar
N.Y.P.D.

December 8, 2005

Tony never forgotten.
Your death was tragic but you live on in the many wonderful things that have been done in your name.The Anthony Dwyer Fund continues to provide many wonderful things to those in need.The Dwyer's are always there for any MOS that is in distress.The dedication to the NYPD family is unbelievable.

Lt.Dan O'keefe
NYPD

October 1, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 26, 2004

Anthony, you are always in our thoughts and prayers and you are missed deeply. Please watch over Tony!
May God bless you,

Pete

p.s. Anthony, thanks for the 42st Gyro and not leaving me behind in P _ _ _land ....LOL

PO
NCPD, EX NYPD

March 28, 2004

Rest in peace, and thank you for giving peace to our country. I am outraged that Officer Dwyer was murdered in such a cold-blooded way, and that his killer was not sentenced to death. He was so young then, and time will not diminish his sacrifice.

I read of his death after reading about the death of Sergeant Keith Ferguson. God bless his family, the NYPD, and its 658 other fallen heroes. No wonder the NYPD motto is "Faithful Unto Death."

Pat
Baltimore, MD

February 4, 2004

I worked with Anthony, and one of my fondest memories of him was just weeks before his death. I was walkinf a footpost in Times Sq., and I saw a guy stab someone on 42nd. Street. I started to chase him, and called for assitance on my radio. As we were running east on 43rd street toward Broadway the perp was starting to get away from me. In the darkness of the night I saw a cop come around the corner. I knew by the size of the cop that it had to be Anthony.The perp tried to get by Anthony, but the big guy dropped him in one knightstick blow. I was laughing when i reached the scene. The perp was lying on the sidewalk gasping for air. Just another night in Times Square circa 1989

Lt. Dan Napolitano
NYPD

January 25, 2004

Tony, It's almost 14 years. You have never been forgotten and you never will be forgotten. All of the NYPD watches out for your family and your family is watching out for all of us. Take care buddy, I hope to see you again.

Sgt. Jerry Kane
NYPD

October 5, 2003

THERE ARE STILL A FEW OF US THERE WHO HAD THE HONOR OF WORKING WITH YOU AND A DAY DOES NOT GO BY THAT WE DON'T REMEMBER YOU IN SOME WAY OR ANOTHER ,YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US TO SOON.REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER FOR I KNOW WE SHALL MEET AGAIN

PO DOUGLAS KELLY
NYPD MIDTOWN SOUTH

TONY
YOU INSPIRE ME TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER . KEEP A WATCH OVER ME.

P.O JOE DIGAETANO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE

rest in peace...God bless your family...

det. Vlatko Novak
MUP RH

IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 13 YEARS SINCE ANTHONY WAS TAKEN FROM US. MIDTOWN SOUTH HAS ADOPTED MY FAMILY AND HELPED MAKE IT EASIER FOR MY PARENTS. WE MISS AND LOVE ANTHONY VERY MUCH. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. GOD BLESS THE NYPD.

MAUREEN DWYER
ANTHONY DWYER'S SISTER