Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Here we are again one year later, honoring and remembering you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 23, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 20, 2007

Officer Scott, today marks 23 years of your untimely and tragic departure. Please know that you will always be remembered as a hero and a hero never dies. Thank you for your service always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

November 23, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Scott and the Clayton Police Department:

It has been almost twenty two years since your death, but you are not forgotten. Your valor will be forever remembered and honored. How determined you must have been to have fought for your life 6 years before succumbing to your wounds.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

August 24, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Scott and the Clayton Police Department:

It has been almost twenty two years since your death, but you are not forgotten. Your valor will be forever remembered and honored. How determined you must have been to have fought for your life 6 years before succumbing to your wounds.

August 24, 2005

I remember this incident very well as it occurred just as I was coming on an agency in the area and we all marveled at Officer Scott's courage and above all perseverance against a very bad situation.It was a miracle that he survived the initial encounter. I moved on to an agency outside that area-and lost contact. I am saddened to hear that Officer Scott has passed. RIP

December 21, 2004

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.

November 23, 2004