Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My brother.

Tomorrow, we dedicate a Hero's Chair to you at the Baytown Police Department. We have a proclamation dedicating tomorrow as Bobby Tyson Paulk Day in the City of Baytown on the 47th anniversary of your End of Watch. You will be presented a United States flag in honor of your service and attended by the Baytown Police Honor Guard. I regret I could not locate any of your family, but you will be well represented by your second family of Baytown officers. Please accept these small tokens in remembrance of your sacrifice.

Herbert F Sims
Operation Blue Remembrance

September 8, 2024

Bobby, I think of you all the time and I will never forget that night on 09/09/1977 when your unit was struck head on when I gave you CPR until I was pulled away from you. I will see you again one day in God's Kingdom.

Texas Peace Office-Retired
Baytown Police Department

September 10, 2023

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 9, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Paulk.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 21, 2019

Thank you to all who have left their condolences. My grandpa was Bobby’s older brother, Leonard Paulk. I wish I could have known him.

Family member
Unknown

October 10, 2019

Bobby, my brother and friend, I think about you everyday and I look forward when God calls me to Heaven to see you and visit with you again. I pray that no officer has to come upon a brother or sister dying or dead because it is one of the most devastating sights they will have to see and remember. I pray for my brother and sisters everyday that they make it through their shifts without harm and go home safely to their families. I pray that your daughter and son are doing well and that they are safe. Miss you brother but I will see you again when God calls me to Heaven.

Gene Sutton
Baytown PD retired with 30 years of service.

September 9, 2018

Baytown PD Patrolman Bobby Tyson Paulk
End of Watch
September 9, 1977

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The Officer stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning.
Just as bright as his brass.

“Step forward now, Officer.”
“How shall I deal with you?”
“Have you always turned the other cheek?”
“To my Church have you been true?”

The Officer squared his shoulders and said,
“No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
because those of us that carry badges
can’t always be a saint.”

“I’ve had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I’ve been violent,
because the streets are awfully though.”

“But I never took a penny,
that wasn’t mine to keep.”
“Though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just to steep.”




“And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.”
“And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.”

“I know I don’t deserve a place
among the people here.”
“I never expected or had to much,
but if you don’t, I’ll understand.”

“There was silence all around the Throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the Officer waited quietly,
for the judgment of his God.

“Step forward now, Officer,
you’ve borne your burdens well.”
“Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets,
because you’ve served your time in Hell.”

Gene Sutton
Retired Baytown PD 30 years.

May 16, 2016

My Brother and Friend, it has been over 38 years since I arrived at the scene of your accident, where I gave you CPR until I was pulled from your lifeless body. I hope and pray no other officer has to first hand experience the death of a brother or sister. I remember when Pam and I traveled to Albany, Georgia to lay you to rest at your beloved home town. A couple of years ago I watched a movie called Courage. As I began to watch the movie, I realized it was filmed in Albany, Georgia by your church. As I watched the movie, I cried as I remember you and our times together. I will always remember you and I will never forget you. I look forward to some day that we will be reunited in Heaven.

Gene Sutton
Retired Baytown PD 30 years.

May 16, 2016

Officer Paulk's memory is alive with the Baytown Police Department. His sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

Detective Aaron Crowell
Baytown Police Department

September 9, 2015

Heroes live forever, Officer Paulk, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Baytown and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

September 9, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

May 4, 2013

Rest in peace, Officer Paulk. Your service and sacrifice to to the citizens of Baytown and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

September 9, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Paulk. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

September 9, 2011

33 years ago, you paid the ultimate price serving your community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, brother.

Ivan Martinez
Baytown Police Department

September 9, 2010

Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten!

Det. I. Hernandez
Baytown Police Department

July 18, 2009

RIP.You will never be forgotten by the ones who love you and knew you.

Anonymous

October 12, 2008

Thank you for the time you served us here. Continue to watch over our asphalt warriors and keep them safe. You will never be forgotten.

TCO Liz Arclies
Baytown Public Safety Communications

October 5, 2008

"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

January 31, 2008

Uncle Bobby:
I can still see you sprawled out in Granny's recliner when you would come by on your lunch break. I remember how you would block the way into the kitchen or how you would pinch us with you toes. You were always picking and cutting up with us just to make us holler. I miss you. May you rest in peace.
Your loving neice,
Phyllis Paulk O'Deay

January 12, 2008

Officer Paulk,
You paid the ulimate sacrifice for the Citizens of Baytown and your services were appreciated. May You Rest In Peace. God Bless You.

July 25, 2006

Bobby, I still love and miss you very much. Hopefully God will understand your sacrifice and take that into account.
Your children have grown up into fine young adults that you would be proud of. Rest in peace. Your brother Herbert.

Jessie Herbert Paulk
older brother

June 2, 2006

You will never be forgotten by the members of this Department. Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.

Officer S. Fischer
Baytown P.D.

August 24, 2004

I honor you. Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer)

Special Agent Jim Crotty
ATF (SA, Retired)

March 31, 2004