Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 4, 2008

Merry Christmas. Miss you still.

ATF 4450
ATF

December 28, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 23, 2007

Thought about you again today. Think about you a lot. Coming up on five years now. Miss you brother.

ATF 4450
ATF

November 6, 2007

Hey, Adam
It's been awhile .me and Tommie just had our third child another girl..LOL... I know you would like that one. Everyone still thinks about you and miss you every day

Holly Spikes

October 6, 2007

Well your birthday has come and gone and I couldn't get on here. So now that I can leave a reflection Happy late Birthday even if your not here to celebrate it. I had Emma and Lindsey for part of the summer and omg she is so beautiful. You would be soooooo proud. She asks alot of questions about her daddy and I was so happy to answer her, and show her pictures and a video of you. She loves her daddy and misses not being able to know you. She more than you could have ever hoped for. Love you and Miss you with all my heart and soul.
Melissa

Melissa Fleshner

August 1, 2007

Well it's Easter and I just finished watching Alexis find eggs. Tyler is to old now so he hid them. I will be seeing Emiley and Lindsey in a couple of weeks and I can't wait to see how much they've grown. I hear she's a pistol, makes me think of how you were when you were a kid. Always into something. Lord know's I hold on to all the memories I have of you sense they are all I seem to have left. I miss you every day and think why would this happen to such a fine young man. But the Lord took one of the best. We are just lucky you left a little piece of you behind in Emma. I love and miss you with every passing day.

Melissa Fleshner (sister)

April 8, 2007

[THE CALL]

The call came in and they were gone,
Racing through the lonely streets at the break of dawn.
They were there to help, to do what they could,
To serve and protect, because no one else would.

Insults and taunts they took in stride,
They knew their job mattered and in that, they took ride.
Most folks were unpleasant and put them down,
Loudly complained when they were around.

Yet they knew should they need them they need only call,
And they would respond and give them their all.
The danger was real, day after day,
But they never hesitated to step in harms way.

That was the oath they’d sworn to uphold,
Like those brave noble knights from days of old.
They never knew what the call would mean;
That there is no such thing, for police, as routine.

The shots rang out loud and clear,
Every cop’s nightmare, every cop’s fear.
His days on the job had come to an end,
Leaving his partner without his best friend.

Before a sea of blue, tears fell from this tough cop’s eyes,
As torn with grief he said his final good-byes.
One was now in a club he¹d hoped never to join,
Partners left behind who continue to mourn.

His wife and kids love him,
He knows that is true,
And how deeply he loves them,
He knows that too.

But it’s all different now,
Without his brother in blue
He’ll carry on and continue the fight,
But a part of him died with his partner that night.

May God Bless You, Dan!! I will remember you always.

Your friend and "brother in blue",
brantley county s.o.

brantley deputies
brantley

January 24, 2007

Time has not diminished your sacrifice. God bless all
those still missing you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

January 14, 2007

It's been four years since you left us all. I can't believe how it's just flown by. I can still remember the last time I saw you after Christmas we both telling each other we love each other and to both be safe. And then that awful day mom called and told me you were gone. I don't think I will ever get over that day. I love you with all my heart and I miss you now more than ever. The kids are all growing so fast. I have to tell Alexis stories about you. The good ones only lol. Well I love you and miss you and I know your looking down on all of us.

Melissa

Melissa Fleshner
sister

January 13, 2007

G-d bless.

January 13, 2007

It's been four years since god called you home. Each year we think it will get easier but it's still the same. So many songs and things remind us of you. Keep an eye on us all. See you in Heaven.

Katrina

January 13, 2007

Tomorrow will be four years since we last talked. You know we miss you everyday and not a day goes by we do not think about you. I know that you are looking out for everyone and thank you for that. We love you and miss you

Holly & Tommie

Holly Spikes

January 12, 2007

My prayers are with your daughter who will never remember the short time she had with you before you were taken away.

wife of a michigan deputy

January 12, 2007

I was unable to put a reflection on here for you birthday.. but you were in my thoughts of course. Happy late Birthday. I miss you and love you. Oh man how nice it would be to be able to say that in person. So much I wish I could say to you. But your looking down on all of us, so i'm sure you know how things are going. I love and miss you and will see you some day.



Love melissa

Melissa Fleshner
sister

July 24, 2006

Happy Brithday

We love you and miss you

Tommie Spikes

July 19, 2006

DOING YOUR JOB, ONE YOU LOVED SO MUCH
FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL MISS YOUR TOUCH
YOUR LAUGHING EYES
YOUR JOKING WAYS
PLAYING WITH YOUR KIDS
EVERYDAY.

YOU GAVE YOUR LIVES
TO KEEP US SAFE
NOW LAY DOWN YOUR BADGES
MOVE ON TO A BETTER PLACE

YOU PATROLED OUR STREETS HERE ON EARTH
SHOWING COMPASSION, NEVER MIRTH
NOW YOUR JOB HERE IS DONE
YOU MOVE ON TO YET A GREATER ONE

TO PATROL THOSE STREETS, MADE OF GOLD
MAKE SURE EVERYONES WINGS ENFOLD
THE LITTLE ANGELS WHO RESIDE THERE
NEVER KNOW HATE OR FEAR

YOUR DUTIES NOW CONTINUE ON
BEYOND THE MOON AND THE SUN
IN A PLACE OF BEAUTY SO NEW
WEARING WINGS OF VIVID BLUE..


Holly & Tommie Spikes

Tommie Spikes

May 23, 2006

HOLLY,
THANK YOU FOR LEAVING YOUR THOUGHTS WITH US,I KNOW IT MUST BE HARD FOR YOU GUYS TOO.I'LL NEVER FORGET THE DAY I CAME TO THIS PAGE TO READ ADAMS STORY,I FELT SOOO SAD,AND I WONDER WHY GOD HAD TO TAKE SOMEONE WHO IS OUT PROTECTING US,COMPARED TO A THUG OR SOMEONE WHO COULD CARELESS ABOUT LIFE.WE WILL NEVER KNOW. HANG IN THERE.....

APRIL BLYLER

February 28, 2006

Yes - Adam was a Hero! Loved by all who knew him, & in spite of the years of seperation, by myself as well. He will, as you say, patrol the streets of heaven, with the "Golden Badge of Courage".

Adam was a gentle child, smart and simple in his manners, kind and generous to all. We miss him, because of the quality of his character - the goodness that was Adam, reflected in his smile and the way he projected himself towards others. He is a good example to follow - to remember that everyone has value and to never allow ourselves to be anything less than human. God is good - he gave us Adam, even if it was but only for a short while.

Your uncle,

David A.-M. Grierson

Mr. David Alan-MacGregor Grierson
GWP

February 12, 2006

Adam,
It will be three years ago friday that the lord took you home. we all still think and talk about you. We love you and miss you with each passing day.

always,
Holly & Tommie

Holly & Tommie spikes
CCSO

January 12, 2006

Adam i heard this song the other day and it mad me think about you .We think about you and miss you still every day .

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
See your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe your gone

It ain't fair you died to young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing, no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder, who you'd be today

Would you see the world
Would you chase your dreams
Settle down with a family
I wonder what would you name your babies
Someday's the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know, I'll see you again someday

Someday, someday

Tommie & Holly Spikes
Chalrton county S.O

November 13, 2005

Well it's been awhile since I've left a reflection. Where to begin. I got pictures of Emilee the other day. She is so beautiful and I miss her. Hope to see her soon. Mom isn't doing very well. She's lost the feeling in her left hand on top of the amputated leg, she is depressed most of the time. But she goes on. Tyler and Alexis are getting so big. And Adam Gage is a real handful. But he is so damn cute. Wish you could have seen him. He's got Mark(who has no patience)jumping through hoops. I miss you every waking day, and miss your laugh. Still hear it ringing in my head sometimes. I know your still with us but I wish it was in person. Things just aren't the same without you around. And your 3rd anniversary of passing is coming up and it's hard to think about. I love you and miss you with all my heart and soul. One day little brother it will be a happy reunion. Well I'm gonna go for now.

your sister,
melissa

Melissa Fleshner Mckendree

October 14, 2005

Well adam Alyssa and Emilee have started school now. I feel sorry for Ms.Marsha (lol). Emille talks about you all the time. The other day i had to pick Alyssa and Emilee up from school and on they way home she started to talk about you. She told me and Alyssa that her daddy was in heaven and she miss him alot so Alyssa said do you want to call your daddy in heaven and she said sure then alyssa said mama give me your phone so Emilee can call her daddy. I told them that they could not call you but she could talk to you and you would listen to her.We all love you and miss you

Holly and Tommie

Holly Spikes
CCSO

September 12, 2005

Happy Birthday!!!
We think about you and still miss you with each passing day that goes by.

Tommie & Holly

Tommie and Holly spikes
CCSO

July 19, 2005

I graduated police academy with Adam. I remember many days he and I would talk about the differences in our departments. He was very proud of his department. He was very proud of being a police officer and serving in the community in which he grew up. It saddens my heart to know that a great police officer has passed on to patrol the golden streets of heaven. I know he is safe there. I can only hope that one day, the people who miss you the most, will see you again with the "Golden Badge of Courage" pinned to your chest. That they will receive healing through Jesus Christ. Rest in peace, brother. You are a true Hero.

Keith L. Davis
Former Deputy, McIntosh Co. Sheriffs Office, Georgia

July 18, 2005