Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HEY LITTLE BROTHER... I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY! NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU. IN SOME WAYS IT FEELS LIKE YOU JUST LEFT US AND IN OTHER WAYS IT FEELS LIKE I HAVEN'T TALKED TO YOU FOREVER. MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU. I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A BLAST IN HEAVEN!!! IT'S HARD TO TAKE IN THAT WE CAN'T GET TOGETHER WITH OUR KIDS. I GET ANGRY THAT YOU CAN'T BE HERE FOR YOUR BOYS. THEY SURE HAVE TURNED OUT TO BE REALLY GOOD AND SWEET. REST IN PEACE AND KNOW THAT YOUR HONORABLE NAME WILL NEVER DIE.......

MICHELLE ZUSKIN
SISTER

August 26, 2008

Well Rodney it has been another year since you were taken from your family and our law enforcement family.
I know that you are watching over us and we will watch over your family.
Rest in peace brother.

Corporal Rodney Snead
Greene County Sheriff's Office

August 26, 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

April 2, 2008

Happy 35th birthday brutha....I miss you so much!!! I shed several tears today in rememberance of you. I can't believe you would be 35 today. God, time flies. I hope you are celebrating in Heaven. I am sure your boys sent you balloons, did you get them?
I love you brutha. Can't wait to see you again.
Love your oldest sister Kim

Kim
Sister

January 26, 2008

happy b-day we love you and miss ya

DEPUTY D.N.JACKSON
CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

January 26, 2008

Hi Rodney, I use to work with you at Newport News Sheriffs Dept. You use to make all of us laugh. When I think of you it puts a smile on my face! God Bless you and your family. Godspeed my friend.

T Matthews

January 22, 2008

merry xmas we all love you

DEPUTY D.N.JACKSON
CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

December 25, 2007

Well little brother it's our fourth Christmas without you. "They" say it gets easier...hmmmm...I would like to know who "they" are. It is extremely hard getting through the holidays without you. I still cry the same amount of tears, I still reflect on all of the fun we had together. I still can't listen to 'Arms wide open' by Creed, and 'Amazing Grace' tears me apart. I still remember our last hug and "I love you". I remember hiding your tongue ring from mom. Your tongue was so swollen you could hardly talk and all you could muster to mumble was "don't tell mom" of course it didn't take a genius to see what you did. Just little silly things like that make me smile and tear up. I miss you so much little brutha. I wish you could give me one of your notorious bear hugs. I always felt so happy when I was with you. A huge part of that happiness left me on August 26th 2003. I love you so much and miss you terribly. Merry Christmas. Love your sista, Kim

Kim Meyer
Oldest sister

December 25, 2007

Still thinking of you, always. Miss you dearly.. you'll never be forgotten.

Love, Blake

Blake
Nephew

October 15, 2007

RODDIE,
THANKS FOR SHOWING ME YELLOW BUTTERFLIES YESTERDAY. SOMETIMES IT STILL FEELS LIKE I JUST TALKED TO YOU. I KNOW YOUR WATCHING OVER US ALL. I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. REST IN PEACE LITTLE BROTHER.

MISHE

MICHELLE ZUSKIN
SISTER

August 27, 2007

I just read thru all the reflections for your beloved law
enforcement officer. Our lives are short and soon we
meet our Maker, Jesus Christ. At least, when Rodney
and his killer met Him, Rodney was greeted with a smile! We only regret that he got to Heaven before he
was allowed to see his newborn, raise his kids and help share the responsibilities with his spouse. My
heart goes out to you in your grief at the loss of Rodney.

Weak and wounded sinner
Lost and left to die
O, raise your head, for love is passing by
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live!

Now your burden's lifted
And carried far away
And precious blood has washed away the stain, so
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus and live!

And like a newborn baby
Don't be afraid to crawl
And remember when you walk
Sometimes we fall...so
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus and live!

Sometimes the way is lonely
And steep and filled with pain
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain, then
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus and live!

O, and when the love spills over
And music fills the night
And when you can't contain your joy inside, then
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus and live!

Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side, and
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live!

Your memory is alive and well. Healing will only come
when those whose faith is in Christ will meet you on the other side. Until then, we rejoice that you are with the Savior and the cares of this earth are far from you!

Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 27, 2007

Sergeant Davis,
Today is the fourth anniversary of your EOW. You left behind quite a legacy of bravery and dedication, something your children will carry on in your honor. Thank you for making this world a better place for all. You will always be remembered.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 26, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary. Rest easy Brother.

Former MD Police Officer
Fauquier County, Virginia

August 26, 2007

TODAY MAKES FOUR YEARS AND ALL THE TIME I THINK ABOUT ALL THE GREAT TIME WE HAD I PRAY FOR YOU, KIM AND THE BOYS ALL THE TIME WELL GOTTA GO FOR NOW AND I KNOW SOMEDAY WE WILL TALK AND WALK TOGETHER MAN LOVE YA RIP 212

DEPUTY D.N.JACKSON
CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

August 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Davis on the anniversary of his passing. May God comfort you all. He paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all. Rest in peace. Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 26, 2007

Thank you for your service brother. I pray that God will continue to bless your family and friends.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department

August 26, 2007

Rodney,

I can't believe it has been almost 4 years since you were taken from our community and law enforcement family.I still remember the times we had together while working at Greene.
I know you are watching over us and always will just as you did everyone on the streets.

God Speed

Rodney Snead
Albemarle County Fire Marshal

Rodney Snead
Albemarle Co Fire Marshal's Office

July 9, 2007

Big young buck it seems like yesterday we were entering a block responding to a STAT or you were in the Sheriffs office because you did something dumb again, but never the less you are still Rodney and loved by everyone you came in contact with, I was sad and shocked that when Ana told me what happened, my heart goes out to you and your family and kids and you will always be in my prayers. May god bless you and we will miss and always love you

K-9 Officer Bobby Sordo
Owasso Police dept.

July 8, 2007

Soon it will be four years that you were called away from duty. During that time you have been thought of just about every hour of every day by those that love you and friends that keep you close. You are a true hero. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. Let them feel your presence so that they know you are near. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 2, 2007

RODDIE,
I'M A YEAR OLDER TODAY AND I REMEMBER WHEN YOU FORGOT TO CALL ME FOR MY BIRTHDAY YOU WOULD FEEL SO BAD AND TELL ME SEVERAL TIMES "I'M SORRY I FORGOT". I WISH YOU COULD CALL ME TODAY.... I FEEL REALLY SAD WITHOUT YOU! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

LOVE YOUR SISTER,

MISHE

MICHELLE ZUSKIN

June 21, 2007

WOW...I can't believe you are gone. It seems like just yesterday and you and Kim where living right next to us in Gloucester!!I am soooo sorry to hear of this loss. I wish I could talk to Kim...Logan must be sooo big now. I remember him saying "chaquita ,banana" for that one song. We use to laugh everytime he said it. Rest in peace Rodney and know you where truely a great man. If anyone knows how I can contact Kim, please give her my name. I am in the Gloucester phone book.... Thank You....Brandi and Danny Bard

Bard Family, Gloucester VA

May 18, 2007

RODDIE,
I MISS YOU SO MUCH! I TALK TO YOU AND I FEEL LIKE YOU CAN HEAR ME..... I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT HAPPEND THAT NIGH YOU WENT OUT ON THE CALL OF DUTY. I KNOW IT WON'T BRING YOU BACK BUT MAYBE GIVE ME SOME PEACE KNOWING WHAT REALLY HAPPEND.... ALTHOUGH TIME HAS PASSED 4 YEARS SINCE WE LOST YOU IT IS STILL PAINFUL! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. I WISH I CALLED YOU MORE AND MADE MORE TIME WITH YOU. I DO HAVE PEACE KNOWING WE LOVED EACHOTHER AND ALWAYS SAID "I LOVE YOU" TO EACHOTHER. YOU ARE A HERO THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I HAVE SO MUCH TO TELL YOU.... BEING A MOM IS SO REWARDING. I WISH SARAH COULD SEE HER UNCLE. WE TALK ABOUT YOU. I KNOW YOU LOVED YOUR BOYS SO MUCH. REST IN PEACE LITTLE BROTHER.

LOVE,
MISHE

SISTER

May 14, 2007

You have not been forgotten by those who love you nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen because you are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all your loved ones. Come to them in their dreams in vivid color to let them know you are near and protecting them. The silent tears they shed are tear of love for they will forever carry you in their hearts. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 5, 2007

HAPPY 34TH BIRTHDAY LITTLE BROTHER!!! I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO GIVE YOU A BIG HUG! I KNOW YOU ARE HAVING A BLAST IN HEAVEN. I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY AND I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OUT FOR US. YOU GREW INTO AN AMAZING PERSON. SO MANY PEOPLE MISS YOU AND ADMIRE YOU. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO. THE MEMORIAL THEY DID FOR YOU IS BEAUTIFUL. GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE DAD A HUG FOR ME. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND I FEEL YOU AROUND ME A LOT. KEEP WATCHING OVER US.

LOVE YOU FOREVER,
MISHE

MISHE
SISTER

January 26, 2007

Happy 34th Birthday little brother. What a party you must be having in Heaven!
Words can never express the emptiness I have felt since you left this Earth. Every fiber of my being aches for you. I miss your bear hugs! No one could hug like you!
I remember the birthdays we celebrated together. I laugh and then I cry. You are so special. I can't wait for the day we are together again. Only then will I feel whole.
Mom and Allie sent a balloon to Heaven hoping you can catch it.:)
I love you and miss you always and forever.
Love your oldest sister,
Kim

Sister

January 25, 2007