Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Off Sanderson, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

March 12, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

March 12, 2009

"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

March 12, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to the family, friends and coworkers of CO Sanderson, may God be with you all and guide you through these troubled times. Another hero has been called to protect the streets above.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County Sheriff's Office
Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

March 12, 2009

My heart goes out to those who knew Officer Sanderson and his community.

Stephanie Wood, citizen of Phila.
Sister to an officer in Fountain Hill, Penna.

March 12, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

March 12, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FLORIDA.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/2006

Anonymous

March 12, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

March 12, 2009

Officer Sanderson,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 12, 2009

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

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

March 12, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

March 12, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Adam. We thank you for your Dedicated Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

March 12, 2009

Our prayers and hearts go out to the family, friends of Officer Adam Sanderson, Florida Dept of Corrections, Fla.
Rest in peace and you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Margaret S. Hood
Citizens Watch

March 12, 2009

To the Family and the Department:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May it help in some small way to know others care.

KW
Louisiana

Kay Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen DeVanie, End of Watch 4/2/2003

March 12, 2009

Your service here has been exemplary and will not be forgotten by your brothers and sisters left behind. Notice that all your new comrades in Gods kingdom are also honorable and worthy law enforcement personnel who have also given the ultimate in serving Gods children. Know that Your family will be cared for and your name will always have a special place in the hearts and minds of those carrying on in service here on earth. Rest in peace brother.In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD< AZ State Chap. FOP

March 12, 2009

What a tragedy, we are praying for the families and agencies of these men and women. Chaplain Tom

Chaplain Tom Frederick
Hampton Police Division, Hampton, VA

March 12, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

March 12, 2009

The Sanderson Family is in our thoughts and prayers! A very sad for all involved and D.O.C. May God Bless Each that read this.

Sarah Wheeler, Records Supervisor
Columbia Co S.O. Lake City, Florida

March 12, 2009

Rest IN Peace CO. My condolences to your Family and the Florida DOC.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 12, 2009

What a horrible tragedy for Officer Sanderson's family and friends. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

March 12, 2009

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

March 12, 2009

May God be with your family and friends!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

March 12, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Corrections Officer Adam Sanderson~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Sanderson.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

March 12, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Sanderson and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Sanderson for your dedicated service to the people of Florida and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 12, 2009

Rest in peace bro, we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

March 12, 2009