Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Brother, my prayers go out to you and your family.

Lt. brian Perrin
Winthrop Police

February 22, 2011

Rest in peace brother. God Bless you and your family.

SGT Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

February 22, 2011

Our prayers goes out to the Crawford Family and Friends and the Department. We are sorry for your loss and at the same time, thank you for his 25yrs of service to the community. The 25yrs represents all of us who have given so much to so many. Thanks and Ofc. Crawford, RIP.

Officer Tina Boales
San Jose Police Department

February 22, 2011

God bless. Thank you for your many years of service.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

February 22, 2011

Rest in peace brother...we will take the watch from here...the ultimate sacrifice you have made will not be forgotten. I am proud to render Officer David S. Crawford a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD

February 22, 2011

Officer Crawford, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

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

February 22, 2011

Blessed be the peacemaker, thank you for giving us 25 yrs of service to our community. Frankly I am over these south side shootings of Police Officers. We will fight for justice for you and support your family.

Matt
citizen

February 22, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother...

Sergeant #54
BART Police Department, CA.

February 22, 2011

SOLDIER OF THE STREET

DEDICATED TO OFFICER DAVID S. CRANFORD

They are our Fathers, our Mothers. our Sisters, our Brothers
They are our Sons, our Daughters. They are the Soldiers of the street.

They’ve come to fight a different war, one of guns and drugs.

Each night before they work the streets, they leave us with kisses and hugs.

We pray for their safe return, which God so kindly gives.
And allows them to share another day, with their loved ones, families and kids.

But then that dreaded day arrived, and the enemy he did meet.

And with the courage of ten good men, he did battle in the street.

Our soldier fought so hard and long, the battle was so fierce.

And even though he showed such strength, his body still was pierced.

His soldiers came; they tried so hard to keep my soldier here.

But god so gently closed his eyes, something we all fear.

They came from all around the world to bid my solider good-bye.

And even though I believe in God, I still ask the question, why?

My soldier didn’t come home last night, and now I’m all alone.

I no longer fall fast asleep, knowing he’s safely home.

Although I have this tragic loss, I hold my head up high.

For I know he laid down his life protecting you and I.

I cannot bring my soldier back, even though I secretly try.

I must believe he’s in a better place and for this I cannot cry.

Retired Police Sergeant, Phillip Lavigne…TEANECK, N.J

Sgt phil Lavigne
Teaneck Police ,NJ

February 22, 2011

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 Dept., Columbia, SC

February 22, 2011

Officer David Crawford, you served your community, your department and your family with valor. Your death shocks the righteous to the core, but it is not in vain, sir. You died as a warrior and your values and spirit live on in your family and your fellow officers. Rest in peace, Officer Crawford, we'll take if from here. My heart goes out to the family and extended law enforcement family of the St. Petersburg Police Department. May you find peace during this terrible time.

Reserve Officer L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

February 22, 2011

God Bless Officer Crawford, his family and friends. "I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

February 22, 2011

My heartfelt prayers go out to The police Dept. and family of this brave warrior. Thank you sir for your selfless and heroic service, you will never be forgotten.
Tami Bernard
Widow of John Bernard GCSO EOW 1/03/10
Gone but never forgotten

Tami Bernard
Widow of John Bernard EOW 1/03/11

February 22, 2011

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT CO TN

February 22, 2011

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

February 22, 2011

I want to express my sincerest appreciation and heartfelt wishes to the family of Officer David Crawford. My son in law is a detective and a member of our local SWATT team. Due to my closeness to him, I feel such an alliance to all officers and their families, and feel so sad for them when something as senseless and this happens. Officer Crawford seems to have been doing the career he loved, and would have done it to best of his abilities at all cost. This seems to be a grave cost for any Officer to pay.

My thanks to Officer Crawford and all Officers for their love of the job so that those of us in all communities around the nation may feel a bit more safe in our daily lives. Be at peace, for we know Officer Crawford is not far away, and is still watching over those he loves.

Sue M.

February 22, 2011

There are no words to ease the pain in the hearts of the family, friends and coworkers of this hero, but may you all know that there are many prayers with you all. May God be with each of you and guide you through these troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

February 22, 2011

"A Policeman was killed last night"

A policeman was killed last night.
He died while protecting your rights.
His creed was to protect and serve.
This fate he didn't deserve.

A mom and dad have lost a son.
So many other jobs he could've done.
His wife and kids are left alone.
Their daddy won't be coming home.

His fellow officers are hurt so deep.
For a fallen brother they weep.
The morning paper will print a story.
About a policeman who died in glory.

The flags will fly at half mast.
Politicians and citizens will seem sad.
The funeral is tomorrow at noon.
It will all be over very soon.

By next week they will have forgot.
That a policeman was killed last night.

Jim Cole
Athens, Georgia

Lt. Richard Tramontana
Trenton NJ Police Department

February 22, 2011

I am sadened by you loss. You have my condolences.

Ptl. T.Boiarski
Uniontown Police Department

February 22, 2011

Rest in peace my brave brother.

Lt. Ohio S.O

February 22, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 22, 2011

To family and friends:
'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

Rest in Peace Officer David Crawford.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

February 22, 2011

R I P

K Brooks
Houston PD

February 22, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

February 22, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 22, 2011