Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Cordes, it has been 26 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 25 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 27, 2024

Sgt. Cordes,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Swampscott. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 25, 2023

Sgt. Cordes, it's now been 23 years since you were taken from those who knew and loved you best. As they have not forgotten, neither have we. Thank you for your service to the people of Swampscott and the Commonwealth as a whole.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 25, 2021

Rest in peace Sergeant Cordes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

You are always remembered. You are always loved. You are always my hero.

Kristin Cordes
Daughter

May 25, 2020

He will never be forgotten

Kristin Cordes
Daughter

May 25, 2020

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 25, 2015

Sgt. Cordes, thank you for all your service to the people of Swampscott and the Commonwealth as a whole. You have not been forgotten.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 19, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 11th anniversary of your death. 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.

I hold your family in my heart's embrace today and pray for their solace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

May 26, 2009

Sgt. Cordes,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Swampscott. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

May 25, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 18, 2008

Skip you were a great guy to work with, a good cop, good listener,and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sgt Anthony M. Pizzi
Sgt Swamspcott POLICE DEPT. (RET)

June 21, 2006

May you Rest in peace.Thank you for your service.

May 25, 2006

Rest easy officer Cordes, we remember your service for now and forever.

Police Explorer
MA

May 25, 2005

Rest easy, brother. You are not forgotten. Never.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)