Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Brother

Retired Detective
Schenectady NY Police

November 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

November 10, 2012

Rest easy brother. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Anonymous

November 10, 2012

R.I.P Brother

Det/Sgt. William Rodriguez #207 - RET.
Lakewood Police Dept. Lakewood, NJ

November 10, 2012

We join with those praying for peace for the family of officer Davies. That God of peace would bring comfort and strength in this season of sorrow.

Chaplain Bill Upton
Tooele City PD

November 10, 2012

Godspeed Brother...You paid the ultimate price and for that we are eternally grateful...

K. Jarrell
HPPD

November 10, 2012

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

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

November 10, 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 10, 2012

To Officer Davies Family,

May God look over your family
God speed to you fellow Officer
One final salute to you
Patrol in heaven
RIP

Stephen Bruet PPO II
Department of Public Safety NC

November 10, 2012

RIP brother Jim.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

November 10, 2012

You will be sorely missed!
Prayers to you and your family!

Ila Sowins-Dunmire
Cousin of Fallen officer's wife

November 10, 2012

James
Here stood an honorable man.
A protector of society and a hunter of evil doers.
A hard working man who never fled when duty called.
A warrior for justice in an unjust world.
A committed husband and confidante.
A loving father and a provider.
An admired son.
A reliable friend with a sharp mind, great laugh and smile.
A fellow brother in blue who served with gusto and protected my back.
Gone too early but never to be forgotten.
Safe passage to you my brother,
For I will see you someday on the other side.
I know you will keep that place safe pending my arrival.
As for me, I can only continue the mission
And honor a life well lived.

Police Agent Paul Barben
Lakewood PD, CO- Teammate

November 10, 2012

GOD BLESS and THANKS TO OFFICER JIM DAVIES, HIS FAMILY, AND HIS DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A TRAGIC EVENT FOR LAKEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THEIR OFFICERS. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE ANGECY THE FAMILY HE LEFT BEHIND. R.I.P JIM YOUR WORK AND DEDICATION WILL BE REMEMBERED AND HONORED.

Police Officer
Lamar Police Department

November 10, 2012

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and loved you back.

Sean D. Creamer; C-LEO ret.
Tryon Palace Security Unit, New Bern, NC

November 10, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to all involved - blood and blue family, friends and loved ones. From our blue family to yours, may God's peace be with you all during this tragic time. Blessings!

Heidi Wilson, LEOW
Summit County Sheriff's Office

November 10, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Davies' family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue (especially those involved). Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

November 10, 2012

Wow, this is horrible. Rest in peace Officer Davies. God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Davies. Prayers for the other officer involved as this has to be devastating to him/her. This is a dangerous job and these things unfortunately happen but that does not make it any easier. Hey, let's all be careful out there.

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

November 10, 2012

May God be with the family of Officer Davies and his family of officers. Let us not forget to keep them in our hearts and prayers, especially for the officer involved in this tragedy - his pain must be unimaginable. As a proud citizen of Lakewood who appreciates the courage these officers show every day for my safety, my heart is broken for all of you.

Danice Sarcone
Lakewood Resident

November 10, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer James Davies and the Lakewood Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Davies, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

November 10, 2012

May God wrap his arms around Officer Jim Davies Family and co-workers and give them the support at this most tragic time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathy Bolger
North Carolina State VP Fraternal Order of Police Auxilliary

November 10, 2012

GOD BLESS OFFICER JIM DAVIES, HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT. AND FOR THE OFFICER INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT, MAY GOD SEE YOU THROUGH THIS MOST TERRIBLE TIME. WE ALL KNOW HOW DANGEROUS THIS JOB IS..............

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

November 10, 2012

God Bless Officer Davies, his family and Lakewood Police Department. Thank you for your service. R.I.P. Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Trafic Unit

November 10, 2012

Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the LPD during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

November 10, 2012

Officer Davies - There's a reason a word like tragedy appears in the dictionary, along with the words accident...mistake...and especially sorrow and regret. They all apply, in your case. But given the nature of what we do, by now you've found out that you were not the first and you likely will not be the last ever lost in the way you were taken from this earth.

Thank you for your service to the state of Colorado and the people of Lakewood. We have lost a good man and there seem to be so few left, at times. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

May your wife and children find comfort and strength, too, in the warmth of your memory.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

November 10, 2012

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 10, 2012