Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. Your a true warrior.......

Officer E. Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept

November 6, 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 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 Dept., Columbia, SC

November 3, 2010

May you rest in peace Brother. God bless you and your family ( que Dios Te bendiga a ti y a tu familia).

Ofc. Luis Perez
Miami-Dade Police, Miami fl.

November 3, 2010

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

November 2, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that will dull the pain or fill the void. God bless you, your co-workers, his friends, and most especially, his family.

Rusty Cox,Information Clerk
Asheville Police Dept., Asheville, NC

November 2, 2010

Dios ha decidido tu partida amigo mio siempre fuistes un hombre de valor e integridad para tus amigos y comunidad la hermandad policiaca ha perdido a un magnifico Policia amigo y hermano descansa en paz amigo mio te recordaremos siempre.

PEDRO J. TORRES

November 1, 2010

Rest in peace my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept.(MS.)

October 31, 2010

Rest In Peace Lieutenant Cordova-Montanez.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

October 31, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

October 30, 2010

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

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

October 30, 2010

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

October 30, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

October 29, 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

October 29, 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

October 29, 2010

Lieutenant Cordova-Montanez, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

October 29, 2010

Rest in peace brother...to Lt. Jose A. Cordova-Montanez I render a final salute.

PO K.J. Jones # 31
North Greenbush, NY PD

October 29, 2010

May God grant your family the strength to get through this difficult time. Heroes are not forgotten and YOU sir are a hero. I salute you.

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police, Australia

October 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Lieutenant Jose A. Cordova-Montannez. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Puerto Rico will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children and grandchildren of Lieutenant Cordova-Montaez, know that their Dad and grandfather is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Lieutenant Cordova-Montanez. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

October 29, 2010

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

October 28, 2010

RIP brother Jose.

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

Det Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

October 28, 2010

To the family, friends and co-workers of Lt. Jose Cordova-Montanez: My heart goes out to you all because of this tragedy. I have great respect for your loved one's thirty years of police service. He will forever be honored for his courage and heroism during the dangerous incident which took his life. God Bless you all at this very difficult time.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

October 28, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and children of Lt. Cordova-Montanez. God Bless him for his faithful service to the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in Peace sir, hero's are never forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

October 28, 2010

Rest in peace, Lt. Cordova-Montanez. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

October 28, 2010

POR TU INFINITA BONDAD, QUE NUESTRO SER SUPREMO TE ACOJA EN SU SENO Y TE GUÍE EN ESTA NUEVA ETAPA AL GLORIOSO CAMINO DE LA ETERNIDAD, QUE BRILLE LA LUZ PERPETUA EN TU PAZ ETERNA. CONFIAMOS QUE TU GRAN OBRA SERVIVRA DE EJEMPLO PARA NUESTRA FAMILIA POLICIACA.

Caonabo Vicente
Policia de Puerto Rico

October 28, 2010

My prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of this true HERO, we will never forget the sacrifice, his dedication and service to protect us all. Rest in peace now ...

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

Anonymous

October 28, 2010