Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

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

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

November 30, 2009

God bless brother. Semper Fi.

Lt Jerry Soesbee
USMC Police (MCAS Beaufort/MCRD Parris Island)

November 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the members of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. You will not be forgotten for your sacrifice. May You Rest In Peace brother.

Detective Eric R. Fennell
Kern County Sheriff's Office

November 29, 2009

Rest in peace. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten

Mother
Police Officer Oakland Ca

November 29, 2009

Peace be with you brother. Thank you for your service as a Marine and as a fellow Law Officer. I pray for your family and friends to heal as it will be very difficult for them to get through this.

Sgt Sean Hoover
Fort Myers (FL) Police

November 29, 2009

I did not know you but I cannot pass this memorial without expressing my deepest sadness that another law enforcement brother has died. No officer should ever have to face this at home when he or she is at rest with thier family.
My deepest thoughts are with his family and those who knew him.
Rest in peace. I am in Las Vegas next year. I will remember you and your fallen colleagues at the memorial when I visit.

God bless you

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Anonymous

November 29, 2009

May you rest in peace. I am praying for your family.

Anonymous

November 29, 2009

You are a true hero in every sense of the word, taken from us too soon...you will be missed by all! I pray everyday for your beautiful family, that God will hold them in His hands and keep them safe. Rest in peace P#9633 !

Dispatcher, Lonnie Smith
LVMPD

November 29, 2009

R.I.P. You are a True American hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends in this tough time.

PO
NYPD 44pct

November 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends as well as coworkers. So sorry for your loss.

kp
911 dispatcher in kansas

November 29, 2009

R.I.P.

Sergeant
NYPD

November 29, 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

November 29, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

November 29, 2009

RIP Brother. Much respect.

Police Officer
LAPD

November 29, 2009

I had the pleasure to meet Officer Nettleton a couple weeks ago. I was visiting my mom who lives there, and I did a ride along with another Officer. Officer Nettleton backed us up on a warrant service, and we visited for a couple minutes after the subject was in the back of the patrol vehicle. What a great guy. To the family, friends, and fellow LVMPD Officers: I am so sorry for your loss. Las vegas metro is the finest large department out there in my opinion. I am on shift tonight back here in rural Montana. I will not deal with 5% of the calls one Officer in Las Vegas will handle tonight. I will pray for you all. So very sorry.

Deputy Joe Bettis
Mineral County Sheriffs Office-Montana

November 28, 2009

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of Officer Nettleton. I am so grateful that I serve in a country where officer fatalities are rare and I have nothing but admiration for the men and women in American Law Enforcement who put their lives on the line each day.

Senior Constable Gerrit Westeneng
New Zealand Police Service

November 28, 2009

To the family of Officer Trevor Nettleton, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you during this very hard time. Nothing can replace these hero's that walk amoung us and are taken to heaven so quick. We feel your pain and hope that you will find the peace to help your heart and soul heal. You will be changed forever and not want anyone to forget Officer Trevor Nettleton,we honor the man he was and will carry that honor forever. The Jansen Family

Samantha (Sister)
P.O. Grant A. Jansen E.O.W 9/10/08

November 28, 2009

God Bless

SEMPER FI

Ofc. J Causey
Leesburg Police Department Lake County Florida

November 28, 2009

God bless you Officer Nettleton. You were taken from your family and your fellow officers much too soon. Thank you for your service to our country and to law enforcement.

Officer Jack H. Schonely
Los Angeles Police Department

November 27, 2009

Thank you for years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

November 27, 2009

So saddened to read of this officer's tragic death. It breaks my heart to realize how many will suffer due to the actions of these cowards. I pray that God be with you pulling you through this time, providing a sense of peace and purpose...I pray that blessings and comfort will surround you...and that God will shine a light for you to follow through the dark..

I also pray for swift and severe consequences for those cowards who have earned nothing less..

Det Fisher
North Texas Police Officer

November 27, 2009

We in Michigan are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family!!! Sincerely John and Linda

Mr. & Mrs. John Coles
my son is a police officer in Vegas

November 27, 2009

Both your jobs Police Officer and before that a Marine are ones i have all the respect in the world for. Semper Fi may you rest in peace

Anonymous

November 27, 2009

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Trevor Nettleton and to the entire Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Thank you Officer Nettleton for your dedication, service, and ultimate sacrifice to your country and community.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

November 27, 2009

It was with great pride and honor that I was able to participate in your motorcade through the streets of Las Vegas. You lived your life and served your country with honor, and died protecting your loved ones. May you rest in peace.

Lt. C. Cordeiro
LVMPD- Traffic Bureau

November 26, 2009