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 whose 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 (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, SC

July 30, 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

July 29, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl DAvid Murphy
TX DPS

July 26, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

July 26, 2010

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

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

July 25, 2010

Thank you for your dedication and service.Bless your family and God speed.Brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

July 24, 2010

Deputy David Lambert's Family, Friends, and all the Units that knew him are in my Prayers, thoughts, and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. Thank YOU for Your Service my Brother. So very Sorry. God Bless.

Deputy
Kentucky Retired

July 24, 2010

The families of 1199 Inc. would like to say how sorry we are that Deputy Sheriff David Lambert has lost his life in the line of duty. We thank you for your dedication and service Deputy Lambert. To his family, friends, your brothers and sisters in law enforcement our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with your wife and three children. God's speed sir.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers

July 24, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir......

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

July 23, 2010

David and I graduated from MLEOTA in Basic Class 175 together. He will be missed. May God grant his family the peace only He can.

SBPA Jae Harvey
United States Border Patrol

July 23, 2010

The wound will heal with time but the scar remains so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer
Widow of Alan Inzer EOW 01/25/07

July 23, 2010

David was a great father to me, my sister and brother. He was a wonderful grandfather also. My girls thought the sun rose and set in him and everything from his mouth was gold. Boo, Slim and Your Little Caboose "Boosie" will forever hold you in their heart. We love you Super Dave!

Cynthia Lee Nichols
Opelika, Alabama

July 23, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 23, 2010

My condolences to your family, may the Lord be with them in this time of need. Rest in peace brother, job well done. Thank you for your sacrifice to make this a better world, we got it from here. God Speed.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro PD NC

July 23, 2010

God bless this man, his family and the department. Another hero doing his job protecting the public. God bless all in blue who put a badge on and do their thankless job daily.

Mom of CO Springs Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department

July 23, 2010

Rest In Peace brother. My condolences to your family. You will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 23, 2010

Rest in Peace, my prayers are with your family

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2010

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

July 23, 2010

Rest In Peace, Deputy Lambert.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 22, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff David Lambert,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff David Lambert. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff David Lambert is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

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Anonymous

July 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

July 22, 2010

Deputy Lambert, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers from now on. Rest in God’s peace my friend.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 22, 2010

Dear Lambert family, our thoughts and prayers to you all, for the loss of your loved one. God Bless Deputy Lambert for his dedication and service to the Warren County Mississippi Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace Sir, Hero's are never ever forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

July 22, 2010

David u are the best kind of officer and I was blessed to have you in my life for such a short time... U actually asked my opinion on several things and was always profesional but not afraid to keep learning. It is always the best, soldiers that God needs...it hurts but know that u are and will always be a top notch officer and until we meet again my brother RIP and know u are a standard that every officer should strivce to be!

Detective
WCSO

July 22, 2010

May God comfort and strengthen the family,friends and
co-workers of Deputy Lambert, May he Rest in Peace

R Eberhart Partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/81 HCSO Houston Tx

July 22, 2010