Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dad i miss u soo much it hurts sumtimes...i wish u were still with us...i want u to be here on my wedding day walking down to marry the one i love..but i know ull be looking down on me. i love u so much and wish u were here! U are my HERO and always will be!!!

Michelle
ur daughter

June 4, 2009

Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. I miss you so much and will always love you...R.I.P. Bart

Leslie G.
your loving wife

May 27, 2009

I came across your name randomly and although the entry is forever imbedded with bad memories of that fateful day, I find myself reading the the fond memories and recollections that are posted.. Your family remembers you well and I am sure you are watching over them now and forever. To your wife and children, know that your husband and father will never be forgotten and his sacrifice was not in vain. The world is a better place because of him... He is remembered now and forever in our hearts and prayers...

Ptl. R. Jarman
Twsp of Union, NJ

November 17, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 23, 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

November 5, 2007

I am a Police Officer in England. I would just like to say how brave Bart was. I never met him but I am sure he is looking over us and his family left behind.

Constable Gary Frost
U.K Police Officer

October 3, 2007

Bart we were hired together and shared some good times together. Everytime something like this happens to another deputy of course you are trown back in my head. Bart we all miss you and you will always be in our heart. Leslie I hope you and the kid's are doing well. We love yall and yall will always be a part of the St. John S/O family.

Lt. Jason Weber
St. John Sheriff's Office

July 7, 2007

Happy Birthday Dad!!! I miss u!

Michelle
Daughter

June 16, 2007

Wow today is 11 years u left us already...I still cant believe it and I miss u sooo much and wish u were still here to see me grow up! but always remember ill always love u and be ur babygirl!!! R.I.P. DAD!!! I LOVE YOU!

Michelle,
Daughter...ur lil babygirl

January 27, 2007

Leslie,
Ronald and I think of you and the kids often. We still mourn the loss of Barton. He was a good deputy but more than that, he was a good husband, father and friend. I want you to know that after all these years, we continue to keep Barton and your family in our prayers.

Tina Sander

Tina Sander

September 21, 2006

Today your lil girl turns 20, wish you were here to see her, we miss you so much & we love you!

Leslie
your wife

August 18, 2006

always thinking about you & missing you...I LOVE YOU BART!

Leslie
yours forever

July 21, 2006

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.. Your life lives on through your family. Your son and daughter have grown up to be wonderful people you would be proud. Alwaays in our thoughts and prayers

A friend

June 21, 2006

you will never be fogotten. Your legacy lives on through your family.

June 20, 2006

Respect
Honor
Remember

P.P.
Texas

June 20, 2006

Rest in peace Brother, May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

June 20, 2006

I think about you every day. I am proud to have had you as a friend and proud to wear the badge because of Officers like you.

Lt. Harry Troxlair
St. John Sheriff's Department

May 20, 2005

i miss you so much.You are my 1 and only true love....forever!

Leslie Granier

March 23, 2005

Thank you for your service. I am so sorry that died. I know you will never be forgotten.

RFC
Maryland Ranger

RFC
Maryland Ranger

January 27, 2004

“May his badge and all it stands for shine brightly throughout eternity”

We miss you ..........Love Always,
Leslie, Jeremy & Michelle Granier

Leslie V. Granier