Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 3, 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

September 20, 2007

I am very sorry Officer James Williams Jr. that you never got the chance to fully enjoy the profession of being a police officer. Your time was cut way too short. Nonetheless, your family and we as members of law enforcement thank you and honor your short service and will remember always.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

March 13, 2007

Always remembered and honored.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

January 10, 2007

I REMEMBER BEING 15 AND A POLICE EXPLORER ATTENDING YOU FUNERAL I REMEMBER FEELING SADNESS AND ANGER ALL AT THE SAME TIME I LEFT THE EXPLORER POST SHORTLY AFTER. IT HAS BEEN 6 YEARS NOW AND I STILL REMEMBER THAT DAY. I HOPEFULLY SOON WILL DAWN THE BADGE OF A POLICE OFFICER. TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS OF YOU AND ALL OF THE OTHER OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THERE LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY, I HOPE TO MAKE NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE AND TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE INNOCENT FROM THE WRONG DOINGS OF OTHERS. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. I WILL ENTER THE ACADEMY THIS SUMMER AND I AM ASKING THAT YOU WATCH OVER ME AS I WILL SOON BE PATROLING THE STREETS.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING
L.ALLEN

L.ALLEN
SOON TO BE ACCADEMY CADET

April 8, 2006

As the time approaches on your EOW date, it still hurts. I wish I could have done more. You and your family are always in my prayers.
God Bless

A Friend
OPD

January 9, 2006

I know some police officers here in Canada and I bless your soul Officer Williams. R.I.P

Philippe Dufour
Edmonton,Alberta,Canada

Philippe Dufour

December 20, 2005

Taps played, but you will never be forgotten. You will never walk alone. Please watch over us as we continue The Watch. We can not believe it has been six years. Many times it seem like yesterday. God Bless you and your family.

R&J
OPD

January 12, 2005

Officer Williams,

I honor you my brother . . . you are a hero not only for the way in which you died, but mostly for having dared to walk the path of the warrior, a path that only the chosen walk. In your short time among our ranks you made a differance . . . you were and are one of us. We will never forget your sacrifice. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 16, 2004

Rest in peace, you are not forgotten.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

January 26, 2004

To the family of Officer Williams,

You have my deepest sympathy. Although Officer William's passing was tragic, take comfort in the fact that he was doing what he loved, protecting and serving the public. For that I am grateful.

A civilian