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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 20, 2008

YOU ARE A TRUE HERO...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY...YOUR SIS IN BLUE......

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

October 20, 2008

rip sis we have your watch

chrisbolton

October 20, 2008

God bless you.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

October 20, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

October 20, 2008

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sarah Jones. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deputy Jones " May you Rest in Peace".

Deputy John Williamson K-9 unit
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

October 20, 2008

To Deputy Jones' husband, family, friends and coworkers you are all in my prayers as you face these difficult times. May God be with you and guide you through these troubled times. Another angel called home and another HERO to patrol the streets above.

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

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
(By Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller )

M/Tpr Dave "Stumpy" Miller
ISP #13

October 20, 2008

There are three defining persons that have willingly died for you. Jesus Christ, the US Soldier and the Law Enforcement Officer. Jesus died for your eternal security. The Soldier died for your national security. The LEO died for your personal security. As Jesus now lives, so, too, shall these two other saviors. Rest In Peace .

Written by an FBI agent

Cpl J E Stokes
Montgomery PD, AL

October 20, 2008

Deputy Sarah Jones Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

October 20, 2008

Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten Sarah.

God took you home far to early.

Rest in peace and watch over Monroe County.

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

Rest in peace Deputy Jones, your service and sacrifice won't be forgotten.

Cpl. Christopher Black
Maryland State Police

October 20, 2008

Rest in peace.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

October 20, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Sister in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

October 20, 2008

Thank you for your service to this country and to your community. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times Deputy Jones. God Speed.

Police Officer
WRPD, CO

October 20, 2008

R.I.P. my sister in Indiana brown and may you continue to serve and protect those you love. God's speed!

Some people wonder why so many Officers converge on towns across this nation, when an Officer is Killed In The Line Of Duty. I can simply say, that they come to pay respects to someone who did the job they do, in support of other Officers, as a show of respect to family, and to show Pride, Integrity and Honor for a fallen hero whose community has lost a friend.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and though I mark on duty, my calls unknown, I fear no evil, for the majority are with me, nor do I worry of my own safety, all of this I do for the citizens of my community. An Officer’s family can be filled with worry and though they are strong, they know that their loved one may be placed in harms way. Through this, they stand tall, with Pride, Integrity and Honor.

Though I have made mistakes, accept me, as I accept you and show me the way …..Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Deputy Craig
Boone County Sheriff Office

October 20, 2008

As a veteran, I applaud your service to this country. As a citizen of Monroe County, I salute your service to this county.
As a child from a law enforcement family, I am grateful for your decision to serve and know that the law enforcement community will ensure your family is taken care of.
Godspeed..

Kellye S.
A citizen that she served and protected

October 20, 2008

Rest in peace my Sister, God Bless you, your family and your dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

October 20, 2008

Rest in Peace Deputy Jones. May God be with you and your family.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons / daughters of God" (Matthew 5:9)

Ofc. Paul Howe
Tucson Police Dept.

October 20, 2008

May the lord bless you and your family Deputy Jones. Rest in peace.

Marshall Travis E. Hueston
Sweetser Police Department

October 20, 2008

Sarah, You were a great officer here and you will be missed greatly. Keep the streets safe for us in heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will always be remember.

Det. R.D. Carson #1529

Det. R.D. Carson #1529
Montgomery Police Department

October 20, 2008

Rest In Peace Officer Jones. Thank you and all her serve. To her family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Laurel
Mother-in-Law, Deputy Love, Hendricks County

October 20, 2008

Dear Family,

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

Thankyou DEP SHERIFF JONES for all your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. Rest in peace with all our heros who have gone before you. God bless your family during these tragic times. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

October 20, 2008

Rest in peace, your service to your country will never be forgotten.

Jake W.
Citizen

October 20, 2008