 | Trooper Daniel Mark Peterson
Nevada Highway Patrol
Nevada
Thursday, June 18, 1992 |
Trooper Peterson,
On today, the 17th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Nevada. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP Anonymous
2009-06-18
"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
2007-12-11
Trooper Peterson,
Thank you for your service and dedication to making the highways in Nevada safer. You died doing the one thing you loved, "Enforcing Motor Carrier Laws". I will never forget you BROTHER........ Rest in Peace SIR! Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt #125
VSUPD
2006-06-06
I first met Danny in 1985 when I was first assigned to the Highway Patrol's Elko Duty Station. Danny was working for the Elko County Sheriff's Department and held the rank of Corporal. He was fascinated by the enforcement of Motor Carrier Regulations and wanted to learn about Commercial Truck Safety. Our shift hours put us in the position of backing each other up and helping each other out on calls. I later was transferred to Reno and Danny later joined the Highway Patrol so that he could get more involved in Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety. He died as a result of making a traffic stop on a truck and trying to make the highway's safer. Lt. Phillip Dart (Retired)
Nevada Highway Patrol
2005-09-16
I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
2005-04-06
Rest in peace................... Don Mathers
2004-08-26
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