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VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 11, 2008

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 13, 2007

What I loved most about Mike is that he was simply a lot of fun. I miss that a lot. We could always have fun, all of us, meaning his entire family and myself, by hanging out and doing some of the simplest things.
I think not one week goes by where I don't think of him, even if it's something small. I still laugh about some of the crazy things he used to do or say. Just a good guy all around and he'd be hard not to miss.

Karla Schettenhelm
neighbor/friend

February 16, 2007

Mike I will always remember our good times at TMU working together. You will never be forgotten. See you on the other side.

Dave

Dave
Mike's Partner

February 16, 2007

23 yrs. ago and not forgotten! God bless the Bossuyt family. I'm sorry for your loss.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

August 29, 2006

Mike - it has been more than 22-years since your death and I still remember you every day. Your photo hangs in my office and visitors are told what a great police officer, husband & father you were.
Bill Gray (LT. DPD -Retired)

Director William Gray
Sanilac County Drug Task Force

December 2, 2005

Mike life was much better when we use to listen to Mary Wells Oz

Dave

March 1, 2005

Mike, I miss you to this day.

Teri Bosuyt

January 19, 2005

You live on in our hearts, and you will never be forgotten.

June 9, 2004

Today, January 9, 2004, you are being remembered. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: 9/11/03

January 9, 2004

I never knew you, Officer Bossuyt. But somehow feel the need to leave my condolences.

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Mike.

Bob
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