Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call... of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died...

Detective
Oakland County Sheriffs Office, MI

May 3, 2010

Thanks for your service you will be missed but never forgotten until we meet again Rest In Peace Brother

P.O. Nick Nolte
Detroit PD

May 3, 2010

Such a loss for America, and a grievous loss for your wife and son. I pray that he may grow into a fine young man in the memory of his fathers courage, commitment and sacrifice.
Rest in Peace Sir...

Sgt. Kenneth Hamilton
St Marys University PD

May 3, 2010

We were saddened to hear the loss of Officer Brian Huff. Thank you for your service and sacrifice in the city of Detroit to keep its residents safe from harm. GOD BLESS Mrs. Huff and son during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Rick and Barbara
Michigan

May 3, 2010

Brian, rest in peace my brother in Blue. You will never be forgotten. God Speed.

Police Officer Adam Borkowski
Detroit Police Dept

May 3, 2010

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

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

May 3, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER HUFF. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER HUFF, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

May 3, 2010

RIP Brother...

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police (PA)

May 3, 2010

I wish to offer my condolences to his family and brother officers in the Detroit Police Department. Police Officer Huff is another victim of the "White death" that crosses our borders every day. When others flee, Officer Huff moved forward.May God watch over him and his family. He will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 3, 2010

I am deeply saddened by the loss of our fellow officer. There are no words to adequately express my feelings at this time! My family and I send our prayers and sincere condolences to Officer Huff's wife, son and family. May you forever rest in peace Blue Angel...

Police Officer Gilda Mason
Detroit Police Department-12th Precinct

May 3, 2010

We moved out of Detroit years ago, partly due to the crime. Heroes like you remain in the city, bravely working the streets to try to make them safer. God bless each and every one of you. What a senseless death - something we will never understand. There was no reason. Your family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue will forever miss you. Our prayers are things will turn around and situations become safe again. Rest peacefully, and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Former Detroit Resident

May 3, 2010

Rest in peace my brother. May God bless the family.

Officer Bishop
Pell City Police Dept

May 3, 2010

Thank you for your service Brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace!

Patrolman R Thompson #007
Saginaw Police Department

May 3, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Huff, may God bless you and your family. Thank you for your dedicated service.

Anonymous

May 3, 2010

Office Huff..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & protect them..your fellow brothers/sisters will take the watch from here..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

karen
detroit

May 3, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Huff.

Det. Hunt#7169
Dallas PD (VICE)

May 3, 2010

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

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

May 3, 2010

God Bless you and your family brother, thank you for your service. GOD SPEED, see you on the high side,

Detective/Sergeant Shane Parrott
Gordon County Sheriffs Office, GA

May 3, 2010

Lord if some dark and dreary night, I must give my life, Lord, with your everlasting love protect my children and my wife.

Anonymous

May 3, 2010

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Huff,

Please accept the most heartfelt condolences from the men and women of the United States Border Patrol, Douglas, AZ station.

We will not forget Officer Huff, and will continue to fight evil for a better world. When one of us falls, all of us stumble, but we carry on in honor and memory of the fallen.

Officer Huff, all is Code-4. Rest in Peace, sir. We have it from here.

Douglas Station
United States Border Patrol

May 3, 2010

May God Bless and give you strength as you endure such a tragic loss. Thank you Officer Huff for your years of dedication to the job and to keeping our communities safe.
Rest in peace.
Chaplain Dawn Macey
Concerns of Police Survivors
Surviving fiance' Deputy David Briese
EOW 11-03-06

Chaplain Dawn Macey

May 3, 2010

Our prayers are with the family off Ofc Huff and the DPD family. May God bless and keep you.

Officer Christopher and Imelda White
Peoria Police Department

May 3, 2010

RIP brother, God Bless, and keep your family in his care.

Detective
Los angeles Police department

May 3, 2010

Thank you, Officer Brian Huff, for your service, your bravery and now, your sacrifice. You will always be remembered as a HERO, one of the good guys. May God be with your wife and son, the Detroit Police department, the citizens of Detroit and the injured officers. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

May 3, 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

May 3, 2010