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

December 12, 2007

Never to be forgotten. God Bless the Negron family, friends & NJSP.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

July 10, 2007

Know that today and everyday we honor you and say thank you.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

May 7, 2007

Carlos,
Although the years pass, the respect for your honor and commitment never fades.

Inspector
New York State Police

March 22, 2007

Carlos, we were academy classmates, different platoons both assigned to the Turnpike, different stations. You were quiet, professional and one heckuva Trooper and a nice guy. After 22 years it almost seems like yesterday that I woke up and heard that a fellow Trooper and a friend had given the ultimate sacrafice. We didn't know each other very well, but I remember us "salty" 2 and half year vets trading "war stories" in a mutual court. We all respected and liked you and still do. It was tough to go into the trailer at 7A after we lost you. I cried everytime. I hope your family is well and I won't forget you.

August 24, 2006

You past on the day I was born. I pray for your family and I thank you for your valor. May your soul rest in God's arms.

SrA Thyiatira T Singleton
USAF

December 26, 2005

Brother, may God bless you and continue to watch over your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

May 7, 2004

Trooper Negron,

I'm sure you would have had a fulfilling career as a Trooper. I hate it was cut way too short. God Bless You Brother.... May you Rest in Peace......

Officer
NC

April 18, 2004

Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. May God hold you in a special place brother..........

Trooper Andrew Canepa
Pennsylvania State Police