Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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

November 13, 2007

Sir my deapest thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
you have my deepest respect for a tough job you did with pride and respect.

Fred

September 16, 2007

Uncle Pat:
I never knew this existed. I think it is wonderful! I just want you to know that there is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you. Your picture will always be hung in my house. I am proud of you and the service you gave to your city. I will always have the memories of going to the batting cages with you, and playing catch in the yard.

I love you!

Steph
Niece

July 13, 2007

hey daddy !!!!!

just wanted to say
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
and
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY!


I LOVE YOU DAD .... MISS YOU BUNCHES

alisha :)

June 26, 2007

hey dad, i miss you so much :)
i love you with my whoel heart and not a day goes by that i dont think of you <3 everytime i hear someone say dad i wonder about you i love you dad. You are truely my hero
i miss you

daughter , alisha

May 27, 2007

I just want to let you know that I miss you so much. your kids are GREAT and your Granddaughter in super and so darn cute. I miss you Patrick I know we would of have a great life together. We would have made it! please keep your eyes on our children, and protect them all as much as you can. I love You!

tammy
mother of your wonderful childern

February 18, 2007

Gone but not forgotten brother.

Deputy
Thin Blue Line

January 8, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication. You are deeply missed by family, friends and co-workers. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

December 31, 2006

Officer Prohm, you are not forgotten. I pray the Lords blessings upon your family left here with us buddy. Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

November 22, 2006

Dad, well I certainly had no idea this website was here until Ally told me. I wish you were here to see your Granddaughter she is something else (im told she is a cllone of me, inside and out) we all miss you very much. I hope your keeping an eye or two on us, love you always and forever

Ashley
daughter

November 3, 2006

Well i love you so much and i wonder everyday what things would be like if you were here ... i miss you so much dad you have no idea. just to be held in your arms again i just want one more look at you. i was young when you passed away so i dont remember much but the little things that i remember is what counts. i remember staying up late with you watching star wars. those were definitly the best nights of my life. i wish you could be here. i know your here in spirit and everything but sometimes its just not the same. When i get married i think im going to have anthony walk me, i mean he has been there for me forever and never once left my side. i miss you i just cant say it enough i miss you dad i really really miss you and well i just miss you. i have to go its getting late.
i love you sooo much dad more then anything more then you could ever imagin. you are truely my number one hero i love you and miss you very much.

Alisha
Daughter

October 27, 2006

well i made it to college ... i go to central michigan university but i think im going home next semester because i miss everyone and everything at home. i might just go to college close to home
well

i love you always and forever

Alisha

October 16, 2006

Pat I didnt know about this page eaither. Just want to say your kids are doing great and your grandaughter is beautiful. I sure do miss ya love always tammy

October 14, 2006

Aww dad i didnt even know about this site till i was googling in my first hour because we have nothing to do yet... well my prom is in about a week may 13 :) im going to CMU central michigan university YAY go me lol ... well i have a wonderful boyfriend who treats me perfect and i love the kid ... i miss you dad!

Alisha
his daughter

April 28, 2006

I never knew you, but your still a comrade to me. I know that you are in many hearts till this day, a lot of people don't know of this page. You are with another comrade of mine, taken in the line of duty in 2003. I just want people who read this know, I know your pain. I know the void, it will become easier. Never forgotten thou, NEVER FORGOTTEN!

November 11, 2005

Uncle Pat, I was very young when you passed away but I remember you saved me when you thought I was drowning. It was pretty funny (you had all your clothes on). I love and miss you very much. Your Nephew.

I love you

February 3, 2005

Patrick, you were a sharp looking troop, and I'm sure a quality individual, both personally and professionally. I honor you, your name, your memory and mostly, for the ultimate sacrifice you made protecting all of us. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer).

Special Agent Jim Crotty
ATF (Retired)

April 7, 2004

I remeber when this happend....My uncle was Pat's supervising officer. He told me the story and it is still with me to today. Every time I vist my uncle at work I see Pat's picture on the wall & think about him & wonder what he would be doing at that moment if he was still with us. I never knew Pat but my uncle told me he was a good cop. Detriot may be a bad city but the Detriot Police do their best & some give it all like Pat.

Anonymous

We all are thinking of you still, Pat. We lost another one in Hazel Park. You probably already met her though. Show her around and tell her we all said thank you.

Officer Ross
Warren PD