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

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

February 25, 2010

It saddens my heart to hear that another brother will not return home. I pray for the day that this page will cease to grow with names. I find it hard to control the chills I get every time I read the updates here but I believe that if they stop then I will then have no heart. God bless you Al, you'll be missed.

A Fellow Officer
Skokie

February 25, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 25, 2010

On Tuesday, February 2nd, I stood in line next to Alan @ Moody's Founder's Week. We talked about his many years working in the Austin Community and how he was just transferred to another area. He talked about his love for his job and how he saw it as opportunity for ministry. I know that he impacted many lives with his testimony. I pray for the family as the Lord carries you through this difficult time.

DuRhonda Baskett Palmore
fellow Moody Bible Institute alumnus

February 24, 2010

RIP brother Alan.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

February 24, 2010

Dear Haymaker Family,

Our hearts ache for you at this very difficult time. Please know our prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you all! Gina, Dave and Family

Gina (Diamond) McGrail
Denver, CO - Cousin

February 24, 2010

Rest In Peace, Sergeant Haymaker.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

February 24, 2010

Thank you for your service. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

February 24, 2010

Dear Mrs. Haymaker, daughters, and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! We are a law enforcement family and have had a lot of losses out her in WA state. God bless you and know your hero is watching over you forever and ever. May you find peace with time and memories.

To the fellow officers,
Stay safe and love your families in these tough times. I know that stretch of LSD very well! I learned to drive in Chi town! May you find peace in this sad times.

Our deepest sympathies to the family and coworkers and friends!

Ret. Police Officer/ Corrections Officer
wife of deputy

February 24, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

February 24, 2010

Rest in peace Sergeant Haymaker. Your service and integrity has made your department proud. My sincere condolences to your family and department. God speed as you patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

February 24, 2010

Sarge,

I know many many people will miss you and the loss for the City of Chicago and CPD cannot be matched in words. Brother Al, our loving Father is being comforted with your eternal life and what you did for all of us will continue in His kingdom. I pray for the loving family you left behind but know they will be speaking of their journey and being reunited with you. Thank you Sergeant Alan Haymaker for making a difference and how you continually made the image of the police profession a better place for us.

In our trusting Lord,

Michael Marchese, Lieutenant Retired
Schaumburg PD

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
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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

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

February 24, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

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

February 24, 2010

I, for my part, know that my Redeemer lives
that He, at last, will rise on the earth.
After I wake up, he will make me stand next to Him,
and, in my flesh, I shall see God.
The One I shall see shall be for me,
the One I shall look upon will not be a stranger.

Just as he knows and cares for us:

"For you created my innermost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." Psalm 139:13.

you go and rest rest now, and leave the battles to the rest of us. Every time a brother passes a little piece of each one of us dies too, we all know the sorrow and sadness that his family and extended family are going through. the only fortunate outcome is that he will be at peace now and watching over us.

p.o.
chicago police department

February 24, 2010

Res In Peace Sgt. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service. You will never be forgotten.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

February 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sergeant Haymaker as well as the brotherhood at Chicago Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

February 24, 2010

On behalf of my parents, brothers and sisters, I would like to thank everyone for all of their kind thoughts and words in loving memory of my brother Alan. He died doing a job he loved and kept his relationship with God, his family, co-workers, the public in proper perspective. Since we are a police family of 3 generations it was always known that the job could take our loved ones suddenly. We were lucky up until now but know that our community is a safer place for us all with dedicated professional officers on the job. The loss of my brother Alan is a burden my family will share together in loving memory of him.
Sincerely, Jerry R. Haymaker

(Jerry)Jerome R. Haymaker
brother

February 24, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Sergeant Haymaker during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

February 23, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. God bless you and your family.


A Texas Street Cop #614

Anonymous

February 23, 2010

Do not shed a tear for you are now free..... Peace be with you....................

Deputy Chief
Virgin Islands

February 23, 2010

My heart and prayers are with the Haymaker family as well as the friends and coworkers of Sgt Haymaker. I would like to thank Sgt Haymaker for his many years of service, dedication and protection for all of us, unfortunately it wasn't said before... Rest in peace and I know God has another special officer above.

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

Anonymous

February 23, 2010

God bless you and your family Sarge RIP.

CPD Ret T Gibbons

February 23, 2010