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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia, SC

September 9, 2010

GOD NEEDED HEROS... HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST! REST IN PEACE OFFICER HARRIS... THEY HAVE THE WATCH FROM HERE.

YAZZIE'S
FAMILY OF FALLEN OFFICER JOSHUA YAZZIE EOW 6/7/2010

September 8, 2010

Beyond sad. My heart goes out to your families, both at
work and at home. God bless you for your 19 years of
faithful service.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

September 7, 2010

REST IN [EACE, BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

September 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Harris as well as the brotherhood at Kane County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

September 3, 2010

Brother Brian,

Please keep the gates of Heaven open for the rest of us.


R.I.P. Brother

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett # 67 (ret.)
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

September 2, 2010

Deputy Harris was truly a "nice guy". He was genuine and sincere in his approach to/with people. Nothing at all fake or disingenuine here. No flashy mirrored sunglasses, no macho persona, truly a man who cared for, and wished to serve his fellow man. A good Deputy who served well and made the ultimate sacrafice. May God bless you Brian, and may God walk with him, his family and his agency during what is a very difficult time. Thanks Brian.

David W. "Dude" Benson
Former ICSO / CCPD

September 2, 2010

Rest in peace brother. We got it from here.

Cpl. Clagett
Westminster Police Dept. MD

September 2, 2010

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

September 1, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Brain, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. T. Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

September 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your selfless actions show the dedication of law enforcers everywhere. Rest in peace, you will be in our thoughts eternally. One more has crossed the thin blue line. "Heaven was needing an angel" and you will be watching over us as we do our jobs here.

Lt Maureen Benson
Davis County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2010

On behalf of the men and women serving in campus law enforcement, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of a true "American Hero", Deputy Brian Harris. Rest in peace brother, your service and dedication will never be forgotten.

Campus Officer C.DeNoewer
Randolph-Macon College

September 1, 2010

Our 1199 Inc. families would like to express how sorry we are to hear that Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris was gunned down in the line of duty. This is so tragic for his wife and children as well as his brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. To Deputy Harris you are a true hero and we thank you sir for all that you gave to your country and your community. God Bless you sir!

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers

September 1, 2010

Rest in peace brother...To Deputy Brian Harris I render a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD

August 31, 2010

Deputy Harris thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

August 31, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brain Harris. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

August 31, 2010

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

Deputy
Kentucky Retired

August 31, 2010

Rest in peace and my prayers are with your family.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

August 31, 2010

Thank you Deputy Harris and God bless.

Craig Stoneberger
Citizen/Flagstaff Az.

August 31, 2010

Deputy Harris, Thank you for your service. My thoughts are with your family at this time.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

August 30, 2010

R.I.P., Over there and over here, thank you for your service.

Deputy J. Hemstreet P-95
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

August 30, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Brian.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant. MA PD

August 30, 2010

Dear Family of Deputy Sheriff Harris,

I want you to know how sorry I am for the loss of your beloved Brian. I am certain he was the best officer he could be.

We don't understand why these awful things happen, but please know that even though he is no longer with you, he is in a peaceful place now.

My prayers to you and your extended family.

Carole

Carole Moyer
Prescott, Arizona

August 30, 2010

Rest in Peace my brother, please keep an eye on us from above as we continue the Watch

Police Officer
Phoenix PD, Brother in Blue

August 30, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

August 30, 2010