Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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

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

August 29, 2008

To the family of Officer Timothy Haley, We are saddened by the great loss of your loved one. Please know that you are not alone during this tragic time and many are praying for the lord to comfort all of you. The life given unto us by God is short, but the memory of a well spent life is eternal. May Gods peace, mercy and grace renew you during the days ahead.

Officer Carrie Clites
Groveport Police Department

August 29, 2008

Not only did you lose your life Sir, you also saved lifes. You are a true Hero and I thank you personally for your great gift to life. You will be missed by many. Rest in peace knowing you and your family will be looked after and given comfort by our dear Lord. God Bless you

Mother of Fallen Officer Joselito A. Barber
EOW 08-13-06
Seattle PD, Wa. East Precinct

Lorna A. Ring
Mother of Fallen Officer Joselito A. Barber

August 29, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother ,God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

August 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

August 29, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

August 29, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Haley, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

August 29, 2008

REST IN PEACE...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE..MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY....YOUR SIS IN BLUE....

PFC/DIST.IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND

August 29, 2008

Rest easy my brother...

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

August 29, 2008

Your watch is over and your job is done......Rest in Peace my brother for we will continue the work that has yet to be done. May God Bless you and your family!

Special Agent
Brother in Arms

August 29, 2008

YOUR FAMILY CAN HOLD THERE HEADS UP HI FOR THEY NEW A TRUE HERO REST IN PEACE SIR THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

RESERVE 416 WILLIAM ARMSTRONG
SLOCOMB POLICE ALA.

August 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haley family, friends, and his department.

Chief Deputy Jeff Lawless
Lawrence County (Ohio) Sheriff's Office

August 29, 2008

Even in death you are a hero to so many other with your unselfish gift of life. Thank-you for your service. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

August 29, 2008

God rest your soul! I know Bryan was there to greet you and show you around. Have fun up there =)

Anonymous

August 29, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 29, 2008

Timothy,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

Motor Officer James M. Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

August 29, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Timothy Haley, and the Columbus Division of Police. 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 Haley, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 29, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

August 29, 2008

The men and women of the Mentor on the Lake Police Department offer our thoughts and prayers to Officer Haley's family, friends and fellow officers. Never Forget!

M.O. Thomas Rovniak
Mentor on the Lake Police, OH.

August 29, 2008

Officer Haley, your service and dedication to the people of Columbus, both in life and in death, are truly an inspiration to us all.

May you forever rest in peace, sir.

A Grateful American

August 29, 2008

On behalf of all the recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 45, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Timothy Haley. Thank you Officer Haley for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Session 45
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, NY

August 29, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Timothy A. Haley. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members & Staff

August 29, 2008

Officer Haley,

It saddens me deeply that the Columbus Police Department has lost another officer. I have seen you and your family on the news the last few days and I wish to thank you and them for your time as a police officer. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and children and the brother and sister officers at C.P.D. May you rest in peace and know we will never forget you.

Robert J. Thornton
Significant Other of Office Melissa M. Foster Columbus Police E.O.W. 12/04/2004

Robert Thornton

August 29, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 29, 2008

My prayers are with Mrs. Haley, the children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Haley. May God bless you and guide you all through these troubled times. Officer Haley, thank you sir for you many years of service and dedication to us all, God be with you and take you home safely.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

August 29, 2008