Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Turkey Day!!!!!!!!

November 22, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Supreme Court has again upheld the death penalty for Benjamin Ritchie, who killed a Beech Grove police officer in 2000.
The high court on Thursday rejected Ritchie's claims that he received ineffective legal counsel and a claim that jurors should not have seen interviews he did with the media while he was shackled and wearing jail clothing.
Ritchie is on death row for the September 2000 shooting death of Officer William Toney.

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

November 9, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 23, 2007

Bill, welcome Sergeant Henderson....I wish u were here!!

October 13, 2007

Happy Birthday .. we miss you.

all os us
IMPD

September 30, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! At least we all know it is a happy one
where you are. 39 years old, doesn`t seem possible. This time of year is so very hard, it never gets any easier!

Love and Miss YOU so very Much!

mother

September 30, 2007

Why aren't you here? Where would be all be then?

September 29, 2007

Sometimes the signs are so obvious, they take my breath away.

You are remembered almost as much as you're missed.

September 29, 2007

To all the family and friends of Officer Toney - What a tragic loss. Know that during this tough day you are in the prayers of the entire law enforcement community. We reach out and embrace you in your tears and in your memories of your loved one lost.

Remember that while he is gone, his memory will live on forever in your hearts. I know that does not take away all the "what might have been" thoughts or take the pain away, but it is my prayer that you will be able to look into the future and live as he would have wanted.

Wife of an officer

September 29, 2007

another anniversary...another sad reminder of how we were cheated from being around u...u are missed Bill....

September 28, 2007

Similar day...why is this Friday always so similar?!

September 28, 2007

The 8th annual Bill Toney Memorial Tourney was a big success. We raised $1300 for Bill's mom who is fighting breast cancer. And even better news is that she's winning the fight. We had a record 8 teams this year and the Separatists have now completed their 3-Peat by defeating Andrew Toney's team 10-9 in the championship game.

Thanks to everyone for their help in making this years tourney run so smoothly. It's amazing he's been gone 7 years. We miss ya more than anything. I think it's great that even though you aren't with us anymore you still managed to come through and help out your mom this year. And your Cowboys are 3 and 0! We miss you Bill!!!!

Ron
friend

September 24, 2007

Seven years!! Just a number but still.. Un-Freaking-Believable!! Seven years from now will be here before we know it too... Just the thought of everything in between then and now WOWS me!! Who knows like everything else!?!? Softball tournament tomorrow ALREADY!! Guess that means it's that time of year once agian. 8th tournament going down in the books. I think Andrew's team will win this year. Don't know just a guess of mine?? Hahahaaa!! See ya fools on the other side .... Eighters all around!!!!

September 21, 2007

If only we could have one more day. I love you more than you ever realized.

September 9, 2007

The 8th Annual Bill Toney Memorial Softball tourney will be held at Indianapolis Sports Park this year on Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 at 6pm.

We miss you Bill!

Ron
friend

August 9, 2007

I'm going to be teaching 6th grade language arts. I know you already knew that but I had to write it!

August 8, 2007

Missed daily #8 . . . thanks for all the great memories!

August 3, 2007

miss you

August 3, 2007

always remembered!!...

July 12, 2007

Not forgotten!!!

July 12, 2007

I really thought of you today. You must have been there. I was all ready to go to the interview and my garage door wouldn't go up with my car stuck inside. It made me think of when you interviewed with IPD. I would have loved to have been able to call you and tell you that today.

June 11, 2007

Thanks for letting me know that you are still by my side. You really knew I needed it. I miss you.

June 10, 2007

missing you

May 31, 2007

Me too.......

May 24, 2007

Thinking of you today.

May 23, 2007