Police Officer William Don Craig Miami Police Department Florida Tuesday, June 21, 1988  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Hey Bill you were great we had great time when working 60 sector midnight shift, you were truly a hell of a guy Rebember the mess that Gandon got us during that chase around 37 ave. We were lucky we didnt get killed or fired from the Dpt. that day. As you know my career was cut short cause of the work related injury i had but i have never forgotten you. R.I.P my friend

Roberto Ravelo Sr.
police officer
2008-02-26

"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
2007-12-14

Bill,
You sat right behind me in our academy class,so many years ago. I remember all the good times we had going through it,and at the range. I just remembered, you bought that .38 Colt diamond back revolver off me,and we were two of the best shots in our class!
Miss you Buddy R.I.P.
Dave.............

Retired Lt. Dave Collis MPD: 1973-1995
City of Miami P.D.
2007-01-30

It's hard to believe it has been 18 yrs. I miss your friendship, the time we were on motors together, the laughter & the family times. You are missed dearly by your family & friends! seeya buddy

Terry Russell, Ret.
City of Miami
2006-08-31

I just found this site today. Bill was my best friend when we worked together at Randall Eastern Ambulance. We both dreamed of becoming police officers everyday. I was honored to be Bill's best man at his wedding and wished that we could have remained close. I miss you brother and will forever remember our friendship. Chuck Corton

Retired Police Officer Chuck Corton
Hialeah Police Deptment
2005-12-21

MISSED MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW YOU NOW HAS 2 GRANDCHILDREN.I LOVE YOU AND I WISH I COULD HAVE KNOWN YOU BETTER.I ALWAYS WONDER IF IM LIKE YOU OR WHAT YOU WERE LIKE.ITS HARD TO REMEMBER.I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKYOU TO WHOMEVER DID THIS SITE.THANKYOU FOR CARING

SANDRA LYNN CRAIG
DAUGHTER
2005-08-25

Bill was my partner and my friend. I miss him and will never forget him....

ofc. E.B.R. Jackson
M.P.D. 1972-1989
2005-06-03

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
2004-04-05

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Joseph Caragiulo
Miami PD (retired)