Officer Barry W. Headricks Tucson Police Department Arizona Monday, October 28, 1974  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Headricks.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
2008-12-19

Rest in Peace, Officer Headricks. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

2008-05-19

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
2007-10-26

I never knew you because I was born two years before your untimely death. My father who I met for the first time three years ago was convicted of your murder. I wish your family peace and may God look over your family through the years. I can't change what happened as I was only a baby but I'm sincerely sorry for what happened.

SFC Brian K. Mincey Sr.
U.S. Army
2007-10-08

The years may have past, but your never forgotten. The thin blue line never stops

OFc Minardi and Family
New Haven PD, CT
2007-09-29

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-08-01

I was just a rookie deputy when Officer Headricks was shot and killed. Never forgot how I felt because he was a TPD Officer and that was close to home.
RIP Brother you are not forgotten.

Former Deputy Bill Young #412
Pima County SO
2007-06-09

We were both members of the Southern Baptist church on Speedway; members of the Tucson Police Department Recruit Class 69-2; and, both on duty on October 28, 1974. I remember being dispatched to stand security in the parking lot of the crime scene at the apartment complex and hearing Barry had been ambushed and didn't make it through surgery. As a motor officer, I rode escort for your funeral. I still visit your grave occasionally when I am in Tucson. I read the numerous court opinions about the trial of your assassin.
Only those who knew you realize what a great loss to humanity occured on October 28, 1974.
Rest in Peace. And, all who read these words, pause, reflect and know Barry gave the ultimate for us.
Bill Clayton.

Bill Clayton
Maricopa County Attorney
2005-08-02

God bless you Brother Rest in Peace. You are Not Forgotten you Live on through all of your Brothers and Sisters who fight the Fight.

auxiliary chief of police
Rock Island Police Department
2005-01-11

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

2004-10-28

You are remembered Brother.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police
2004-09-21

Thanks Brother for serving. Blessesd are the peace makers, you are gone but not forgotten.

Officer G. Long
ACPD
2004-01-28