Sandusky Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 19, 2011
Reflections for Police Officer Andrew Scott Dunn
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
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
March 19, 2011
Please accept my sincerest sympathies in the loss of Officer Dunn. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most sorrowful time. May God watch over and protect you all.
Barbara L. Aldrich
Toledo Fire and Rescue Department
March 19, 2011
Thankyou for your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family during these tragic times.
POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
March 19, 2011
May God be with, and comfort the family, and friends in these most trying times. Rest easy my Brother in Law, as your watch on earth is now over.......
Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
March 19, 2011
Why oh why?? Too many Officer deaths. It makes me embarrased to be a human being.
To Officer Dunn's family:
There are no words of comfort I could possibly say. So unexpected, so sad. I can relate to this in a way as a young widow of a murdered husband. Please stick together as a family at the core of all of this. Each person will be dealing with it in a different way I'm sure, but doing this as a family makes this a little better. May you all find the strength. I am so very sorry.
To Officer Dunn:
I salute you sir, may you keep a watch on your family now, as they need you the most. Thank you ever so much for keeping us all safe. Its a huge sacrifice. You look like one hell of a guy, this shouldnt of happened to you. Rest in Peace and GodSpeed, sir.
Lisa from Western MA.
Caring and concerned friend to all Officers and their families
March 19, 2011
The all too many deaths this year need to STOP! Rest in peace, Brother, we have the watch from here
Sgt. Bill Kraus
South Bend Police Department
March 19, 2011
Bless you for serving your communty and country with honor and dedication.God bless your family. Brother, we now have the watch.
Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05
March 19, 2011
Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia
March 19, 2011
Officer Dunn 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)
March 19, 2011
Sincerest condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Andrew Dunn. It is unfortunate that it takes times like these to truly appreciate the risks and sacrifices made by all law enforcement officers on a daily basis in their attempts to protect and serve. Many prayers as well as sincere gratitude go out to the Sandusky PD. You are all that stands between honest citizens and those who would do us harm. God Bless! Carry on!
A Citizen of Sandusky
March 19, 2011
To the family of Andrew Dunn..
Our prayers are with you in this horrible time. We stand with you and Andrew as one.
The simple and routine are never as they appear. Andrew you were doing your job.... Take a break now, we will take it from here.
Officer Michael J Dohanos 629
Fremont (Ohio) Police Department
March 19, 2011
Rest in peace brother. My prayers are with your family. May God keep them and comfort them in this time of sorrow.
Det/Sgt A. M. Wilhite
Butler County Sheriff's Office (Ks)
March 19, 2011
My condolences to Officer Andrew Dunn's Family, Fellow Officers and Friends. I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to understand why someone would want to take away a fine upstanding young man as this. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers that our Heavenly Father will watch over each of you and take you in his arms to heal your hurt. Bless each of you and again I am so sorry.
Kim W Sopko
March 19, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers.
Anonymous
March 19, 2011
Thank you Officer Dunn, for your service to the community. My prayers are with your family, and the rest of the officers in the City of Sandusky's Police Officers. Thank you for giving your life to keep the streets of Sandusky safer.
M. Ferguson
March 19, 2011
Another good policeman, husband and father needlessly taken from our ranks. May God be with the Dunn family in this time of deep sorrow. RIP Officer Dunn.
Jimmy Wray, CBP Officer
Customs and Border Protection
March 19, 2011
R.I.P. Andrew Dunn!!!
Husker Street Officers
Fellow Brother
March 19, 2011
Rest in peace. God bless the family in this time of tragedy.
Officer
Alabama
March 19, 2011
Rest in peace, Officer Dunn. Thank you for your service to your community. Your sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.
Kathy B
Ohio Citizen
March 19, 2011
God bless him and his family. My sincere condolences. One colleague from Belgium.
Principal Inspector, Eric REMIENCE
LIEGE POLICE - BELGIUM
March 19, 2011
R.I.P Officer Dunn. My thoughts and prayers are with this brave man, his family, friends and the entire Sandusky PD. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Kathleen M.
Rocky River, Oh
March 19, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of this great officer, whom I did not know, but gave his life to serve us. It is a dangerous and tough in the world but he volunteered to try and make it safer for all of us. Thank you, Offeicer Dunn. May God give all who knew you and loved you strength to carry on as you head home to be with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Mr. Leon Coard
American Citizen
March 19, 2011
My family and I send our deepest condolences to the family of Police Officer Andrew Dunn. We extend condolences also to Officer Dunn's friends, coworkers and the community of Sandusky.
P. Martin
March 19, 2011
You made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the citizens of Sandusky and for that I thank you. May you be at peace and rest easy knowing that your brothers and sisters in law enforcemnt will be here to help your family through this very difficult time. You may have departed from this world to soon but you will live forever in the hearts and memories of those who knew you and that can never be taken. Patrol the streets of heaven with your fallen brothers and sister for we will take over for you here.
D/S Ford
Lucas County Common Pleas Court Deputy
March 19, 2011
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and members of the Sandusky Police Department. May you rest in peace.
Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police
March 19, 2011