 | Sergeant Roy M. Brewer
DeQueen Police Department
Arkansas
Thursday, July 5, 1984 |
Rest with God. Captain Lloyd Franklin
AR State Police
2009-07-05
Rest in Peace, Sergeant Brewer. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Officer 11169
2008-06-14
"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
2007-11-19
Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten. Police Officer
2006-10-03
As far as I'm concerned The suspect is as responsible for all you DeQueen officers as well as ASP Trooper Louis Bryant. Our State lost five courageous Officers because of one low life coward. May God bless all of you and your families. Ret. Sgt. Mark Hanna
Fayetteville, AR PD
2005-02-28
On the 20th anniversary of this horrible tragedy May we never forget their sacrifice. May God have brought Peace to their Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends..... Officer Debra McFall ross
East Buffalo Twp P.D. Lewisburg, Pa.
2004-07-05
My brother, what an incredible tragedy. All of you are missed and we will never forget. I honor you. Jim Crotty (Former Richmond VA Police Officer). Special Agent Jim Crotty
ATF (Retired)
2004-04-08
Each day I read the ODMP. Today I read the story of your death. Every officer who gave his/her life for us need never be forgotton. Rest in peace, sir.
03/22/04
Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-03-22
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