 | Auxiliary Trooper Edward W. Truelove
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut
Friday, November 13, 1992 |
Thank You for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. Sergeant
Connecticut State Police
2009-11-13
I can remember this accident as a Connecticut resident in High School at the time. I came across this and had to leave a note. Thanks for your service of doing your best to keep us safe. RIP to another fallen hero.
2008-01-17
"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
2007-12-09
You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service vandenberghe
manchester, nh
2007-11-28
You are Never Forgotten, And We Will Always Remember Our Past. God bless. Rest in peace. Trooper First Class Orlando C. Mo
Conn. State Police - Troop A
2007-05-13
Auxiliary Trooper Truelove, you no doubt saved the lives of those people, which you directed to stand on the embankment. You are a hero in many ways and have my deepest respect. On this 14th anniversary of your tragic death, I just wish you peace in your well-earned rest in Heaven and that God may Bless you and all those left behind. Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
2006-11-13
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!! SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
2005-10-04
Thank you... you are in our prayers.
2005-08-30
I thank you for your dedication and salute you for your sacrifice.
A grateful citizen.
2004-09-22
Thank you sir.
2004-09-09
Edwrad you were there to help and were taken from us. You are remembered. Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police
2004-02-01
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