Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service to Providence's citizens and visitors. May you look down with pride on your family, friends, and fellow officers. My condolences to all those who had the pleasure of having Officer Dorley in their life. Rest in peace.

Sibling of a police officer

April 19, 2012

Thank you for your dedication Brother. May you never be forgotten and keep us safe while looking down upon us.

Officer Darren Derby
Pittsfield Police Dept. Pittsfield MA

April 19, 2012

Rest easy and in peace Sir. Prayers, thoughts, and condolences to your immediate family, police family, and friends.

PO BEST - 10000
LVMPD - Las Vegas, Nevada

April 19, 2012

Lay your head and rest my brother we shall watch over your family for you.

Detective Sgt. Matthew Ryan
Woonsocket RI Police Department

April 19, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Providence Police Department. New England is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

April 19, 2012

Every day when we strap up we take that risk. I thank P.O Dorley's family for their sacriface for the citizens of Providence. .... To P.O Dorley RIP brother.

FPO James
FPS

April 19, 2012

Thank you to the Dorley family for sharing with us your son brother husband and father. Thank you Officer Dorley for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bring peace and comfort to the family in their time of grief. The state of RI grieves with you.

LE
RI employee

April 19, 2012

Go easy now, Max...You did your part and you did it well. You were a cop's cop and a good friend; you are well-respected and sorely missed. I will always remember you with that big smile you always had on no matter what the job brought to your door...We'll keep you and your family in our hearts.

Fresh
PPD

April 19, 2012

Max I am writing this with sadness in my heart. You were my first partner eleven years ago when we were assigned to work directive patrol in the south side. I love you bro and I will never forget you. Thank you for always being a big brother to me and many young police officers. You are a true blue Providence Cop and I know you will be truly miss. My condolences go out to your wonderful family. I just saw you this weekend and I will never forget our conversation on how you were so proud of you daughter with her dance career. I love you max rest in peace my brother and friend. Your brother for life Andres Perez.

Andres Perez
Providence Police Department

April 19, 2012

Officer Max Dorley, thank you for your dedication and devotion to your community. My deepest sorrow goes out to your family. We shall push on remembering you. Rest in peace brother.

Ofc Michael Bernard
Richfield Township PD, Davison, MI

April 19, 2012

RIP brother Max.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

April 19, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wy Police Dept.

April 19, 2012

God Speed brother prayers to your family

Detetctive
LASD

April 19, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

James

April 19, 2012

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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
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 Department, Columbia, SC

April 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother. Your shift is over, Thankyou for your service. My prayer go out to Officer Dorley's family and the Providence Police Department.

TFC Widener, Len
Connecticut State Police

April 19, 2012

I send my deepest thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Max Dorley. May Officer Dorley rest in enternal peace. Thank you for your dedication and service to this nation.

Sergeant, Destry Holmes
California Department of Corrections

April 19, 2012

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL ,DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME . MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.

DEPUTY T.BABB
CIVIL ENFORCEMENT SUFFOLK SHERIFFS OFFICE

April 19, 2012

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Look to God for your comfort during this very difficult time.

R.I.P. brother. Thank you for your service.

Trooper W.T. Dendler
Ohio State Highway Patrol

April 19, 2012

Thinking of Officer Dorley and his family and all of our brothers and sisters from PPD.

Officer Dorely will not have died in vain. We will keep working together to reduce the tragic deaths of law enforcement officers everywhere!

Chief Bill Baker
FBI LEOKA Instructor

Instructor
FBI LEOKA

April 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you, fellow officers and family of Officer Dorley. My heart aches everytime I hear of a brave officer being killed in the line of dutry.

Alice Rayner
Calabash, NC

April 19, 2012

R.I.P. Brother, my thoughts and prayers go out to all.

Det. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

April 19, 2012

Thank you Officer Dorley for your fine service and dedication to the fine folks in Providence, RI. You are a true AMERICAN HERO.

My thoughts and prayers and with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

April 19, 2012

The 49th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy, sends condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Max Dorley.

Lt. Alicia S.McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

April 19, 2012

Blessed are the Peace keepers. May God bless you, your family and work family Officer Dorley...

Detective michael Spencer
New Hanover County Sheriffs Office / NC

April 19, 2012