Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I first learned about Trooper Presbury, while in the academy back in 1988. I later was assigned to the barrack that he worked, and past by his death site evryday while on patrol. I had the privilege of meeting his wife and son. He's watching over the Troops at Glen Burnie as well as other officers. Rest In Peace my Brother-Trooper 4ever

TFC. Terence McCants (Ret.)
Maryland State Police

February 9, 2008

We say thank you once again on this day one year later.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 17, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh

December 9, 2007

You will never be forgotten my friend and Academy Classmate. You have always been and always will be an Inspiration to me and other Law Enforcement Officers. Circa thirty years ago you truly were the ultimate public servant. Rest in Peace and may the Lord Bless you for your dedication, loyalty, and commitment to others.

Matthew M. Jennings
Drug Enforcement Administration

December 5, 2007

"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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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 7, 2007

It has been close to 30 years now and you have never been forgotten. Watch over your Brothers and Sisters in uniform and help us when you can. Rest easy Brother... We will meet one day, until then....

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

October 29, 2007

Sir, it is 29 years today that you tragically left us, however rest in peace knowing that you departed a hero and will awlays be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 17, 2006

Thank You for your honor and integrity. Thanks for the role model you left the kids from Barclay and 23rd.

Commander C. Hicks-Leeper
International Services Inc.

December 16, 2006

God bless you my brother trooper. You are still remembered and honored by those you served with and for.

Sgt Mike Edes
Maine State Police

December 25, 2005

Please know that you are remembered.

December 25, 2004

Thanks for being a good friend and all those interesting discussions we had.

George F. Yeager, IV-Ptlm III (Retired)
Anne Arundel Co PD

July 9, 2004

THANK YOU SIR FOR ALL YOUR ALL WORK. GOD BLESS YOU.

Officer T.Robinson
Dallas County HOSP.DISTRICT P.D.

June 18, 2004