Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences to the Family and dear friends.

To lose an officer, it does not matter where, something that we cannot accept without suffer. We are really free when crime is stormed and sufocated.

Alfredo Augusto Cruz
Rio de Janeiro Brasil

Alfredo Augusto
none

November 6, 2012

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

November 6, 2012

Richard,

Its Evelyn Davis, Officer Joseph Davis wife. When I first heard of the crash I prayed and begged God for it not to be you. You were a wonderful man. I cannot forget the things you and Vivian did for me in my hour of need. My heart aches for you as it did for Joe. My prayers go out to your family and especially Gabby....my only comfort now is knowing that you are in a better place...and that you and my Joe will be patroling the heavens...you will ne missed!!!

Evelyn Davis MPH RN
Friend

November 6, 2012

On behalf of the Chattanooga Police Department Technical Services Division, we extend our condolences out to the Halford, Smiley and APD family during this most difficult time.

Patricia Shackelford-Gray, Manager
Chattanooga Police Department

November 6, 2012

My condolences goes out to the Halford and Smiley family.
My condelences also goes out to my APD family. We have to remember our brother's and know that they served doing what they loved. We will always remember them and keep them in our hearts.

Police Officer Charlotte Bassett Hutchin
Atlanta Police Department

November 6, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 6, 2012

RIP Brother

Lieutenant A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

November 6, 2012

GOD BLESS OFFICER OFFICER HALFORD, HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT. TWO OFFICERS LOST.......TWICE THE PAIN AND SORROW. BOTH JUST TRYING TO HELP.

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

November 6, 2012

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at Potsdam

November 6, 2012

R I P DEPUTY GOD BLESS FAMILY FRIENDS AND COWORKERS

connie braden
survivor

November 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kay D. Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen Denning DeVanie, E.O.W. 4/2/2003

November 5, 2012

RIP brother Richard.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

November 5, 2012

Rest in peace brother, thank you for your many years of service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Office Halford during this time of tragic loss.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

November 5, 2012

R.I.P. Brother.

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

November 5, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother. May God Bless you and your Family.

PO II R. A COWAN
Gwinnett County Police

November 5, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

November 5, 2012

Heroes live forever,prayers to family and friends

BLR
Team Texas

November 5, 2012

RIP Brother

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

November 5, 2012

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family. also to his fellow officers.

citizen
citizen

November 5, 2012

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 5, 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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD

November 5, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Atlanta Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retied/Haverford Police

November 5, 2012

Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. Now go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.

Retired TFC. Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

November 5, 2012

Rest in peace sir. You will not need a helicopter to fly to heaven, Godspeed!

Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

November 5, 2012

My family's prayers are your family and fellow officers.

Sergeant
Ga State Patrol

November 5, 2012