 | Police Officer Osvaldo Juan Canalejo Jr.
Miami Police Department
Florida
Tuesday, October 13, 1992 |
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 17th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya Anonymous
2009-10-13
"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
Ozzy remembering you on the 15th anniversary of your passing. Though you are gone you are not forgotten.
God bless you and all our boys and girls who wear
the badge. Ride on my friend. A Friend
2007-10-13
On the eve of the anniversary of your passing, we remember you and thank you Sir for your service. Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-12
Just remembering you today Ozzy. Remembering when we worked together at Jordan Marsh. It's about to be 15 years since you left. A lot has happened since. All is well with me. I have a family now and my son wants to be a policeman. I told him to join City of Miami because the best works there. And you were one of the best.
Miss you. Alex, friend
2007-10-09
Thanks for your support and leadership. We both were in the same BLE class and shared great moments through our career. May you rest in peace. Efrain Grillo
MPD
2006-04-18
On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.
od bless. Rest in peace
2004-10-13
Not forgotten, Rest in peace and watch over us. Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
2004-02-18
You were a good cop and a great friend. May God have you at his side. Alex
a friend
2004-01-28
Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9
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