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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina


Brother to D.S. Timothy Wayne Woodard EOW 8/2/03

Sgt. woodard
Reynolds PD

January 26, 2009

Rest in Peace Sir. Thank you for your service.

pablo Hernandez Jr.
U.S. Border Patrol

January 26, 2009

Thank you for serving and protecting, Officer Broadway. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers at this terrible time. May GOD bless you all.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero- John Edward Logan, Jr. EOW 4-14-04

January 26, 2009

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members & Staff

January 26, 2009

God Bless you and your Family Officer Joshua Broadway. Thank you for your service and dedication.

"Love For The Job"

Every once in a while,
I have to sit and think.
Is this the call that's gonna do it,
push me to the brink?

I know I truly love my job,
and you put me to the test.
But even every now and then,
I deserve a little rest.

We put our lives on the line,
to make life safer for you.
Do we ever hear a thanks,
maybe on an occasion or two.

You do not know what we see,
you haven't got a clue.
You see it in the papers,
or some times on the news.

We live our lives day to day,
and have to watch our backs.
You don't even try to help us,
you let us slip into the cracks.

If we didn't do our jobs,
and keep you out of harms way.
This country would be a mess,
and you'd really have to pray.

We are not the bad guys,
we should be dressed in white.
We are the ones you call,
when you get into a fight.

This is the job I chose,
and I took an oath for you.
So every time I leave my home,
please say a prayer or two.

So when you see a police officer,
they're the one that's dressed in blue.
They may be trying to save your life,
or be there to comfort you.

Unfortunately there may come a day,
when my life could end.
Will you even miss me,
or know I was someone's friend.

Will you help raise my children,
teach them right from wrong.
Will you tell them all about me,
please tell them to be strong.

Tell them that I love them,
and I'll always be right here.
They may not be able to see me,
but they'll know that I do care.

Tell them I was doing my job,
that they put me to the test.
That what I did was to save a life,
and now I'm laid to rest.

My job will never be done,
even from heaven I will see.
this is the job that I love,
it is the only one for me.

So the next time you see a Police Officer,
tell them they are great,
Because the next time you may see them,
they could be standing at heavens gates.

Thornton
MPD

January 26, 2009

Josh, I will always remember you as the quiet one out of the group that worked under me and Corporal Lamb. I am very honored to know you and to have worked with you. To Kelly and your family, if they need anything all they have to do is call. There are no strangers where you are going, so go patrol those streets of gold, for I will see you another day.

Cpl. E. A. Dailey
Montgomery Police Department

January 26, 2009

To Officer Broadway's Family:
Montgomery has truly lost one of it's hero's! We are simply heartbroken to hear of Officer Broadway's death. We have been keeping up with his progress ever since the accident. We are so sorry for your loss. We can only imagine the pain and sorrow you feel right now. Please know as citizens of Montgomery we extend our condolences to your family. As parents we grieve with you and for you! You are in our prayers. God Bless!

LEO's Daughter & Family
Montgomery,AL

January 26, 2009

R.I.P. Brother, thank you for your service to the City Montgomery, and The Great State Of Alabama. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow officer's during this time.

Pecos Police Department
Pecos, Texas.

Anonymous

January 26, 2009

I pray for your family and department. Rest in Peace Brother....

Anonymous

January 26, 2009

"WINGS"

Your life was full and had so much meaning,
you never dwelled on the chance of leaving.
Facing each day with a possible threat,
and not one moment lived with a regret.

So many people see but don't understand,
that you protect and serve in a not so perfect land.
There wasn't time for you to say good-bye,
but I can hear you clearly saying -- 'Please don't cry'.

Your life has been rich and sweet,
you'll be missed by your brothers and sisters on the street.
You don't have to face another hassle,
now you can go live in your own little castle.

Getting your wings up in the sky,
where one day you'll teach us all to fly.

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
Cousin of MPD Keith E. Houts E.O.W 9/30/06

Geneva Houts
cousin of MPD Keith E. Houts E.O.W 9-30-06

January 26, 2009

What words do I convey to you. I know this loss well, I have lived with it daily for the last 5 1/2 years. I wish I had words to console your broken hearts and your horrible loss of your beloved son and brother. He is a special man for taking this job and probably lived out a life's dream. We just never know how long our dream will last. His job was finished all too soon, but he patrols with others who have gone before him doing special work that only they can do. My heart, prayers and thoughts will be with your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

EOW 4/25/03

Anonymous

January 26, 2009

To the family of Officer Broadway,

My prayers and sympathy go out to you in your time of mourning. I am so sorry for your loss and want to let you know you will have a great support system with the Police Dept. My dear friend Jim Fezatte was killed in the line of duty last March in Millbrook, and the support from all surrounding law enforcement agencies was wonderful. I would like to thank Joshua for going out there to protect us citizens. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Rest in peace Joshus.

Jacque Yates
Millbrook resident

January 26, 2009

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

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 26, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

January 26, 2009

Your time in this world was short, but what you provided your cummunity, friends and family will forever endure the test of time.

R.I.P. and watch over your loved ones until you meet again.

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
Boone County Sheriff Office (Indiana)

January 26, 2009

On behalf of the 5,239 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Broadway’s family as well as the members of the Montgomery Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 26, 2009

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Joshua P. Broadway. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

January 26, 2009