Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 SMILEY, HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT. TO LOSE ONE OFFICER IS BAD, TO LOSE TWO IS BEYOND BELIEF. BOTH ARE TRUE HEROS!!!

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

November 6, 2012

Rest in peace brother. Thank you.

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

November 6, 2012

RIP brother Shawn.

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 Smiley 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.

POII 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 hisfellow 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

May God bless you comrade; this world is better than the one you entered owing to your sacrifice.

S/Inspector Paul Jenkins
England

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

Praying for your colleagues and family. Even though we only met once, I fondly recall the conversation of wanting to switch last names with you. Your name measured up to the memory I have of you, a great big smile. Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here! You were a part of a big family and your wife and kids will be taken care of. So smile down from heaven and keep watch over us.

Officer Jennifer Phoenix

November 5, 2012

R.I.P. Brother. The services and assistance you provided from the air when we needed you on the ground will never be forgotten. The voices onboard Phoenix from the sky will be missed. Keep an eye on us from above...we will take the watch from here.

Sergeant Lucas Bower
Atlanta Police Department

November 5, 2012

Patroling the skys from heaven. R.I.P.

Capt. A. Cheney
Jackson Twp PD, NJ

November 5, 2012

Godspeed sir, you now do Not need a helicopter to fly! Never forgotten!

Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

November 5, 2012

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

Sergeant
Ga State Patrol

November 5, 2012

We are praying for the officers families and for the A.P.D. family.

Chaplain R. Graves
Gwinnett County PD

November 5, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 5, 2012

Rest in Peace

My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.

Samantha Love from Calgary, Alberta

November 5, 2012