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 Dept., Columbia, SC

March 4, 2011

To Officer Wrights family and child:

There are no words of comfort, my heart is saddend and crying reading this. Being a young widow myself, I can somewhat relate to how it feels when your loved one is taken from you in an instant.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.

To Officer Wright:
May you be at peace now and keep a watch on your family during this difficult time. You died a brave hero, I am so sorry that your life was taken in the way it has. We salute you Sir, GodSpeed............

Lisa Chaffee
Concerned and Caring Citizen from Western Mass.

March 4, 2011

Deputy Wright my prayers go out to you and your family.
Rest peacefully knowing that your Law Enforcement Family will be taking care of your family.

Sgt Gerry O'Brien
Scituate (MA) Police

March 4, 2011

The Almighty GOD calls home the best and Deputy Sheriff fitted that call.So young and gifted.He will be missed so dearly by his family and friends. May he rest in peace.I will pray for him and his family in our parish church To-MORROW Sat 5th.

Private Citzen
None

March 4, 2011

May the angels above bring you into their arms and may your family and friends be comforted.....RIP my brother -

Trooper
WSP

March 4, 2011

My family and I send our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Shandon Wright. We extend condolences also to his friends and coworkers and to the entire Pierce County community he served.

P, Martin

March 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Wright, his family, friends and the entire Pierce County Sheriffs Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Wright. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Dept (VA)

March 4, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

March 4, 2011

Thank you for your service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice Deputy Shandon Wright. My prayers go to your family and assurance to you, that you will not be forgotten.

I was also an LPD Police Cadet, like yourself, and recall people speaking highly of you when you worked there.

Gone, but not forgotten.

OFC. I. OUIMET
KIRKLAND PD

March 4, 2011

I'm so very sorry for your loss. All of us in public service, put out a huge amount of energy just to do our jobs.
Anything we can do to help you. Let us know.
John
LAPD/Air Support Division/ret'd.

John Harrell P2+6
LAPD

March 4, 2011

What a shame, I am sorry for the loss to his family and friends. RIP.

LIANERENE
CIVILIAN

March 4, 2011

My thanks to Deputy Wright for his service and sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God Bless.

Detective Donna Stangeland
Seattle Police Department

March 4, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriif Shandon Wright~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you. God bless you and rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Wright.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

March 4, 2011

I am only the brother of an officer, but that relationship has given me an eye-opening glimpse into the daily life of our men and women in uniform. I am so proud of all that Deputy Weight gave...and know he gave more than we will ever know. To his wife and daughter, and family anti his Pierce County family.....I have..and will forever....keep you daily lifted in prayer....knowing your sacrifice!!!

gregory mundell
brother of federal way police officer

March 4, 2011

I had the pleasure of serving with Shandon in the Navy. He was a truly great man. You will be missed my friend. God be with you until we meet again my friend.

Master At Amrs
US Navy Police

March 4, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to the Deputy's family and to the extended police family of the Pierce County Sheriff's Department

Sgt
Chicago Police

March 4, 2011

God Bless Deputy Wright, his family and friends. "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

March 4, 2011

I knew Shandon and his wife as one of thier watch commanders at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. I am priviledged to have had the experience to know and work with this wonderful couple. They were two people of joy and happiness that flowed over to all of those they were around.
I was very proud of Shandon and could always rely on his ability to be fair and passionate in everything which he engaged. I was at work some time ago when I had received a phone call, at which time a gentleman asked me for a reccommendation on the behalf of Shandon Wright, I described him as a man of honor, integrity and tenacity, one that I will always refer to as my friend and brother.
To Mrs G. Wright, my deepest condolences to you and your daughter.

LT. JONATHAN FUCHS
Department of Defense

March 4, 2011

Your loss is truly felt.Hearts go out to you, your family, and extended family. Heaven has another angel, your work here is done.

Officer Vikki Adams
Enon PD Enon,Ohgio

March 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Shandon Wright. 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 Pierce County Washington will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the daughter of Deputy Wright, know that her Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Deputy Wright. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 4, 2011

I'm gonna miss you buddy. We all will.

Anonymous

March 4, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service Deputy Wright! God Bless and God's Speed! My prayers to your family, friends and co-workers.

Deputy
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

March 4, 2011

Deputy Wright,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 4, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother...

Sergeant
BART Police Department

March 4, 2011

To family & 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 Deputy Wright.

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

March 4, 2011