Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

February 25, 2010

RIP Lieutenant. We have it covered down here... I pray for your family so they may find peace in this time of sadness and loss.

Sgt A. Crocker
Forsyth County S.O.

February 24, 2010

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Lieutenant Michael Vogt.I first found out about the tragic loss of a fine officer from my uncle who worked with Michael for many years in Florida.It is truly tragic to hear that another one of our brothers had to be laid to rest.Lieutenant you can be assured that you will never be forgotten by our Agency here in North Carolina. Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Richard longamore
Alamance Country Sheriff's Office, Graham, NC

February 24, 2010

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

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

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

February 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and friends.

Officer
Denver Police Department

February 24, 2010

May the gates of heaven receive you proudly Lt. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten tho time may pass. Rest well Hero. you are honored among the highest....charlie 28..out

patrolman raymond hightower

February 23, 2010

May you rest in PEACE my brother.............

Captain
HPD

February 23, 2010

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, you left us a true hero. You family, friends and the Chattahoochee Hills PD will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace LT...

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriffs Office (FL)

February 22, 2010

Rest now, Lieutenant. We have the watch.

Deputy Sheriff
Douglas County S.O., GA

February 22, 2010

Our prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in peace

Trooper First Class
Georgia State Patrol

February 22, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

February 22, 2010

Rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Special Agent
ICE Los Angeles

February 21, 2010

I miss you buddy! I know you're in a better place joined by good company. Your spirit lives on in all of us! Rest in peace my friend!

Lieutenant Rick Luongo
Union City Police

February 21, 2010

Rest in peace Lieutenant Vogt, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

February 21, 2010

LT. Vogt your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May the Good Lord be with your family and friends in their time of need. May you now rest in Peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

February 21, 2010

Thank-you for your many years of service to the community. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

February 21, 2010

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant. We'll take it from here.

Police Officer
Upstate New York

February 21, 2010

Lieutenant Mike Vogt's passing has left a hole in our hearts and our communities. The tightly connected agencies in which he has been a valued member of will never forget him.
Lt. Mike Vogt is a true hero.

S Cunningham
Union City Police/Fire E911

February 21, 2010

Lt., you touched my life years ago, and your ultimate sacrifice touches me today. Rest in Peace brother.

Lt. Beverley Walker
Hall County Fire Services (GA)

February 20, 2010

Dear Brother, Look down on us from HEAVEN. Alert us to the danger and tell our other brothers (in HEAVEN) how much we miss them. Thank you for your devotion and service to mankind. GOD bless your wonderful family.

Anderson C. Fluellen, Corporal
Fulton County Police Department

February 20, 2010

I have heard on the news your family saying that you died doing what you loved. It's amazing that heroes like you die every day giving up your life so that others may have it. It's never easy to let go of the ones we love, but I thank you for your sacrifice. Until you are in these shoes, you can never truly comprehend the loss and the heartache. I pray that your family, friends, and coworkers have many beautiful memories to carry them through.

Jessi Garger
in memory of Ofc. Cole Martin EOW 4/25/03

February 20, 2010

You are a hero.

Officer Jason Lennig
Gwinnett County Police

February 19, 2010

Brother Michael,

Plaese keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.


RIP Brother.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett(ret.)
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

February 19, 2010

As a brother police officer with 37 years active service from 'Down Under', I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to the family, friends and work colleagues of Lieutenant Vogt. He provided a lifetime of service to his community and he will be remembered in my prayers. Gary Eddiehausen - S/Sgt in Charge, Kirwan Police Station

Senior Sergeant Gary EDDIEHAUSEN APM
Qld. Police Service, Australia

February 19, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

February 18, 2010