 | Reserve Deputy Sheriff David Jerome Cormier
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Florida
Sunday, November 19, 1989 |
"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
2007-12-14
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-11-27
Deputy Cormier we never met however I feel like we have. I work for the Sheriff's office in Monroe County on Friday the 18th of 2007 we will be having our Law Enforcement Memorial day at Bayview park in Key West and I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Rest in peace.
Deputy Kroening Deputy
2007-05-17
It's hard to believe that Dave died 17 years ago today. I'm glad that time heals, though he is just as missed as the first day he was gone. His loss to me and my family makes me reflect again on how thankful we are for all enforcement officers who work hard to protect everyone. You all make this world a better place, and we appreciate you for it. Andrea Cormier Duncan
Sister
2006-11-19
from a fellow ofc in monroe county, rest in peace, you have served south florida well. we will never forget. ofc
key west police
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