Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER BECK, HIS FAMILY AND THE BATON ROUGE CITY P.D. MAY THESE BRING COMFORT TO ALL.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

February 27, 2008

to all your friends and family I pray they will be strong during this time. its a terrible pain when we loose a brother or sister and it happens all to often. rest in peace my brother!

Sgt. Borrero(live in texas, but raised in louisiana it will always my home!)

Sgt. Borrero
Beaumont P.D

February 27, 2008

Heaven has another HERO today. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Beck's family and friends, as well as the Baton Rouge Police Department. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW 3-14-04

February 27, 2008

Officer Beck - thank you for your service and dedication. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

February 27, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Mark Beck, and the Baton Rouge City P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Beck, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

February 27, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 27, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.

Chris Agostarola
civilian

February 27, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

February 27, 2008

Our prayers go out to Officer Beck's family and friends as well as the department. Officer Beck's time served is honored and greatly appreciated. The Zone Five Police Academy respects his courage and commitment. Officer Beck will be remembered by the entire Law Enforcement family. If there is anything the Zone Five Police Academy can do please do not hesitate to ask.

Zone Five Police Academy in NYS
Recruit Session 44

February 27, 2008

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the friend, family and fellow officers.
Rest in peace Sir you will not be forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

February 27, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

February 27, 2008

My Brother

Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.

He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what

they represent.

He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his

community and to his country.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.

He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.

He was competent, trained, and professional.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became

frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.

He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he

never wavered.

He stood by and for his fellow officers.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He longed for his family during the long hours.

He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely

weekends,holidays and midnights when they were apart.

He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling

and prayed they would understand.



He was a cop.



Although I never met him, I knew him.

He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.

He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the

people he served.

He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to

be the best he could be.

He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.



He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.



He was a cop, he was my brother.

Deputy Sheriff CCSO

February 27, 2008

I am devistated to hear of the tragic death of officer Beck. My prayers to his family and all who loved him. He joins my brother as another of Louisiana's gaurdian angels.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La.

February 27, 2008

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

February 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

February 26, 2008

Officer Beck, thank you for your service. There is now another angel watching over my husband. Rest in Peace with the Lord's loving arms around you as He comforts those left behind as only He can.

BRPD Wife

February 26, 2008

May you rest in eternal peace. Thank you for your dedicated service.

OFFICER S. DUNLAP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE

February 26, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother...You are now Blessed to be among the best of the best. We are grateful & proud that you are one of the Brotherhood. Thank you for your faithfulness & dedication to duty. God's Blessings be upon your loved ones as they face this time of sadness together.

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International VA-VI

February 26, 2008

May god bless you. My thoughts are with you, your K9 partner, your family, and your agency at this difficult time and those to come. You can rest, your brothers and sisters will carry the watch from here.

Communications Officer
Floyd County Sheriff's Department, IN

February 26, 2008

Baton Rouge is safer because of folks like you. Rest easy Brother. Your watch is covered.

Officer C.B. Evans - 2447
Arlington, TX. PD

February 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Beck. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (Ohio)

February 26, 2008

Beck you will be missed by all. I will miss talking to you because you always encouraged me. You are a good man in and out and I am proud to have called you a brother may you stand with god and keep watching over us all.

Ofc. Burrell Robinson III
BRPD

February 26, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Beck. I know my husband will now have another angel with him on his watch.

BRPD Wife

February 26, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Beck.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

February 26, 2008

My deepest condolences to the family. I didn't know him personally but we are all family who bleeds blue together when a brother or sister is down. Today's world is different and constantly changing and we need to stay strong together as a family. I am ready to get back on the streets for I am serving in Iraq USMC.

Deputy Christopher Baird
St. Charles Sheriff Office

February 26, 2008