Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

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

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 18, 2012

GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG OFFICER, HIS FAMILY AND HIS AGENCY. WE MOURN FOR YOU !!!

DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA )

April 18, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, Corrections Officers have a very tough job, you served well. RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

April 18, 2012

God's speed to you, your family, and all of our brothers and sisters in the NC Department of Corrections.
Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant Paul Schanno
State of MN Department of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

April 18, 2012

Rest ;in peace brother, we mourn your loss. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County S.O. Oklahoma

April 18, 2012

In this line of work we are all brothers and sisters. May God Bless
You and keep you.

CO
Texas Department Of Corrections

April 18, 2012

Heart felt condolences to his family, fiancee, I didn't know him, but I work at a correctional institute and I know he will be surely missed by his family, co-workers, May God be with you and your family.

Sargeant Maria Mitchell
Texas Dept. Of Corrections

April 17, 2012

My prayers to his family and his co-workers (also his family) in this time of need.

Debbie Noonan - CO V
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

April 17, 2012

May this tragedy never be forgotten. God bless the family, friends & the Department. Some tragedies can never be fathomed.

Mother of a Sargeant
Co'orado Springs Police Department

April 17, 2012

Gods Speed Brother Wright. Thank you for your dedication standing the Line between "Us and Them".... We shall honor your dedication to the service and protecting all of us...You shall be remembered as a true Warrior in the Fight.....Gods Speed Brother Wright.....Time to Rest....We'll Take It From Here.....EOW11APR12

Patrolman Dennis J Smith
Northampton Police Department

April 17, 2012

Officer Wright your dedication to duty will never be forgotten. The men and women of the Boston Police Department mourn your death. RIP

Detective Michael Kane
Boston Police Department

April 17, 2012

From my family to yours prayers are sent.

CO1

April 17, 2012

Such a tragic accident. My heartfelt condolences to your family. RIp

Robina Browne
Mother to Dep. Sheriff D Browne-Sanchez. EOW 2/10/2007 Honolulu, HI

April 17, 2012

To Officer Wright's Family and NC Department of Public Safety Family: Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your very tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all ofyou during the difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

Rita Rocker, Intergovernmental Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

April 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Wright's loved ones and everyone at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

April 17, 2012

Dear family,

My heart goes out to you all. For I know the pain you are enduring. My precious son-in-law was killed in the line of duty while reinacting an accident. Was just setting up the last orange cones, when a driver not paying attention hit him. He was killed instantly. He was also 31 yrs. old. Left behind my daugther and 2 sm children. He was like my son. I wish I could prepare you for what you will be going through. I hope you beleive in God, cause He is the only one who will help you get thru it all. All take care of yourselves. I will be praying for you. Always remember your son died, what he loved doing. May he rest in peace.

Deb Leib
mother-in-law to officer David D Tome EOW 10-21-08

April 16, 2012

RIP and thank you for your service your brother and sisters have the watch now rest my brother you will be missed by all that knew you and a loss to those who never will go with god and injoy the other life amen.

Captain Jones,R W
US ARMY USAR Chaplain

April 16, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the dear family of Officer Wright. God Bless him for his service to the N.C. D.O.C. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 16, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER Wright!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

April 16, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

April 16, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

April 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Senior Federal Air Marshal

April 16, 2012

RIP brother William.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

April 16, 2012

Praying for the loss of such a young man!

Shelly Ragsdale
Surviving Spouse of Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

April 16, 2012

To the Family of Officer William Wright
I am truly sorry to hear of this unfortunate lose and my heart go's out to all of his loved one's and coworker. I will pray for you all. Rest in Peace Brother.

John A Demers FNDC
US Coast Guard Veteran
Served 1979 -1982

April 16, 2012