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December 25, 2007

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December 25, 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 5, 2007

i love and miss you daddy.

November 29, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving bro

November 22, 2007

Missing you like always!!!!!!

November 22, 2007

Happy Birthday Daniel! We love & miss you so much!

November 16, 2007

DANNY FOREVER MISSED. THE LOVE I HAVE FOR MY NEWPHEW WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART.
AUNT RUTH

November 16, 2007

Always in my thoughts and prayers today and every day
Until we meet again

November 15, 2007

IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY
AND MEMORIES WERE A LANE
I WOULD WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN
TO BRING YOU HOME AGAIN
NO FAREWELL WORDS WERE SPOKEN
NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
YOU WERE GONE BEFORE I KNEW IT
AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY
MY HEART STILL ACHES WITH SADNESS
AND SECRET TEARS STILL FLOW
WHAT IT MEANT TO LOSE YOU
NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW"

TK

October 30, 2007

Danny, its been just over 2 years since you left us. Every time I drive by the site of the T.C, I give a quick flip of my overheads or if I'm driving my company veh I'll hit my ambers. Just to say hi, You are not forgotten.We miss you LOCO.

11b13
San Bernardino Sheriff's Depart

October 19, 2007

DANNY,
I CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS. I LOOK DOWN AT YOUR EOW BAD ON MY WRIST AND THINK ABOUT YOU DAILY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS..

PL
UPLAND PD

October 17, 2007

loves and kisses!!!!!!!!

Maddi

October 11, 2007

Danny, You are always in our thoughts ... but especially today. Hard to believe it has been 2 years. Your loss is still huge. You are missed more than you will ever know.

To your girls & to Jen, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength each day and each moment that you need it & peace in your hearts to transcend all understanding.

The Ziggy Family
SBSD

October 11, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. I wish there were some magic words I could offer them to take away the pain in their hearts, but there are none. I did hear the following line in a song composed by a father who lost his only daughter in an accident and he says: "A greater love comes from your deepest pain and theres power in that love to help you rise again." I hope it is true as I know the pain all of your loved ones feel as I also walk in their shoes. Continue to keep watch over all of them and appear to them in their dreams in vivid color to let them know you are near and watching over them. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten.

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

October 11, 2007

I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and you are very missed on this day. Two years has gone by so quick. I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday when time stood still because of your tragedy.

Thinking of you and your family...

Stacey

October 11, 2007

All things happen for a reason. Many of them are senseless at the time. However, I believe that when Jesus was being nailed to the cross, the thought crossed his mind that on October 11, 2005, he knew he was going to take you from Earth to be with him. It's been two years now and it doesn't get easier, however, you are in a truly better place. You are missed.

October 11, 2007

God Bless you and your family Deputy Lobo. You will never be forgotten. I wish your girls still had you here, but I know that you're still watching. I hope your Dad is doing well. I will have a good thought for all of your family and Department today.

Sergeant
LASD

October 11, 2007

It's 2 yrs since you left Daniel. Everyone said it would get easier and it hasn't, I don't think it ever will. Your daughters are brave but sad little girls. You were taken from them and it's just not right. I mean what's the reasoning for your daughters to be left without a Daddy? This year has been so hard, I think even harder than last. Kadie Rose has some real tough issues with losing you and I just pray that she'll be ok. Kiley seems to open up about you a little more, but she still doesn't say much. You do live on through your daughters, they have so much of you in them. Kadie looks so much like you and Kiley acts so much like you, she's so funny and can be a bit of a brat when she wants to be. Thank God Kiley got your talent in hooking up & fixing electronics, she does all of that kind of stuff for the family now. Your Dad just waits for her to come over & figure things out just like you would do for him. Kadie still wants to be your little Rosie, but she's growing up & struggles with it. She has such a deep & independant soul. She will do something wonderful to help others through her lifes experiences and tragedies. I know your around watching over them. When something crazy & unexplainable happens, we just say it's Daddy. You are so missed Danny-Every day! I keep waiting to wake up like this is one of those horrible but very real dreams and when I wake up everything will be fine. Maybe when it's our time to go be there with you that's how it will feel. We love & miss you Daniel.

October 10, 2007

I can't believe how the time has gone by. Well, I'm still on Honor Guard and for some reason, I thought of you at the last graduation. Looking at the film made me remember the great times we had in the academy. I miss you teasing me about coming to patrol so late in my career. I know you are resting in peace but you are deeply missed here.

Luv, Shelisa

Shelisa Williams
SBSD/Classmate

October 7, 2007

its almost been two years, only 10 more days.
i cant believe your gone.
maddisons growing up fast.
shes remembers you, and knows where you are.
she also knows what you did.
shes proud.
just like all the rest of us.
it meant alot to me, seeing her and talking to her.
she'll be three soon.
its unbelievable how time goes by.
we all miss you, and we love you.

October 1, 2007

Hey danny i miss u sooo much my birthdays on saturday Im turning 12 a preteen we took the boat out this summer everything of yours is still in there well gotta go luv cuz bye

Kristen Garcia
Cousin

September 12, 2007

If you're reading this
My momma is sitting there
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
War was just a game we played when we were kids
Well I'm laying down my gun
I'm hanging up my boots
I'm up here with God
And we're both watching over you

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed where it would go.
If you're reading this I'm already home.

If you're reading this
Half way around the world
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
Stand up for the innocent and the weak
I'm laying down my gun
Hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don't regret that I follow in his shoes

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul is where my momma always prayed where it would go
If you're reading this, I'm already home

If you're reading this, there is going to come a day
You move on and find someone else and that's okay
Just remember this
I'm in a better place
Deputies live in peace and angels sing amazing grace

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul is where my momma prayed where that it would go
If you're reading this
If you're reading this
I'm already home

August 18, 2007

you know what i want right now. and i know its not the best thing for me, but thats all i want. i cant get over it. i love you! rest in peace

<3

August 8, 2007

dad, i really need you right now. i hate where im at right now and i cant get out of it. theres always drama in the house and im tired of it. please help meee

kadie

July 21, 2007