Trooper David Lee Alverson South Carolina Highway Patrol South Carolina Friday, November 13, 1981  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh
2007-11-28

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-16

Now that I have a son in Law Enforcement, I realize even more the great sacrifice David made in service to our state. The Chapman High School class of 1973 is very proud of him and will never forget him, a great friend whose life was cut short. God Bless his family. For them, the passing years may ease the pain, but can never fill the void. With great respect, Rene'W. Brown

Rene' Wolfe Brown
friend from Chapman High School
2007-05-10

Trooper Alverson you are a hero. Thank you for your service to the citizens of South Carolina. It has been twenty-five years since the end of your watch and you are still remembered. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
2006-11-13

Almost 25 years since you were borne to Heaven's gates. May those who knew you personally receive comfort and peace from God.

Rest well, warrior, your brothers and sisters take the watch from now on.

L Robertson
APD, LEO's Wife
2006-07-06

We had a many of long midnight shifts together,rest in peace until we meet in the rapure again.

Sgt. Kenneth Hasty
South Carolina Highway Patrol (Ret.)
2006-03-10

11-13-03, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2003-11-13

God Bless you
Thank you for your service and dedication.
Rest Brother the watch is ours.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2
2003-08-31