Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My God a great officer who lost his life needlessly. Good luck to his family from our police family.

Captain Bobby J. Cole Sr.
E. St. Louis Police Department

March 7, 2013

RIP 802. I hope I can be half the Trooper you were. You were one of my FTO's and you taught me a lot. First and foremost you taught me to represent the department well, be safe and have fun with the job. I have tried to do all of that and I have enjoyed all my years with the VSP so far. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten. You weren't just a big man with a heart you were a man with a big heart. Miss you bro.

Trooper 848
VSP

March 7, 2013

Thank you Trooper Walker for your years of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Allen Robinson
Retired Stanley NC Police Dept

March 7, 2013

Condolences To The Family And CoWorkers. A Very Tragic Loss To The Law Enforcement Community.

Officer
Schoharie County Sheriffs Tactical Unit

March 7, 2013

Rest in Peace Master Trooper Walker. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the the Virginia State Police.

Cpl. Gary Hughes
Passaic County Sheriff's Department Paterson NJ

March 7, 2013

FALLEN HEROES
From the time I was conceived God had for me a plan
He wanted me to get involved to help my fellow man
I know some were against it but God knows what is best
Since the day he took me home I've had perfect rest
Heaven is so beautiful I'm walking streets of gold
Now I'm serving others including saints of old
I know some still have anger about the way I died
But God sees and bottles every tear you cry
As difficult as it may be please don't hold a grudge
Remember this my loved ones God alone will judge
Then on that resurrection day when all the dead will rise
The Lord will reunite us together in the skies
Please don't be sad and mourn for me I'm doing what I love
Serving God and guarding you from heaven up above

Joye Atkinson

March 7, 2013

R.I.P. my brother, never forgotten!

Sgt. Douglas Bush
Newport News Police Dept.

March 7, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the Walker family. Never forgotten.

Omar Higazi
Chesapeake Police

March 7, 2013

RIP Brother

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

March 7, 2013

Rest in peace Trooper Walker.
Sincere condolences to your family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

March 7, 2013

God bless your soul and watch over your family

Gary Fiore Det/Sgt
Ret. S.C.P.D, L.I. New York

March 7, 2013

I, myself as a rookie, often wonder about a situation like this one happening on a traffic stop. It is a scary thing. I thank you Trooper Walker for your dedication and service. Your family is definitely in my prayers. GOD BLESS!!!

POI Beale
Suffolk PD

March 7, 2013

'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Officer J.A. Hunts
Roanoke County Police Department, VA

March 7, 2013

RIP Trooper Walker Thank you for your service

JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
Retired Police Officer, Georgia

March 7, 2013

RIP Trooper Walker...

Resident of Malden, MA

March 7, 2013

Rest in Peace brother. You served the Citizens of the great State of Vriginia for 40 years. We are thankful for your service sir. Thoughts and prayers to your family and co-workers.

Detective Wallace Chadwick
President, Law Enforcement United

March 7, 2013

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Todd and Liz Umstott

March 7, 2013

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

March 7, 2013

Thank you for your time of service. I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Lynette Speer Benson
Survivor of Chief Jamrs Leonard Speer

March 7, 2013

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 Dept., Columbia, SC

March 7, 2013

Rest in peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless your family, friends and the agency you so valiantly served.

Off. Matthew Harrington
Kennebunk, Maine Police Department

March 7, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of this loss to our community of brothers. My deepest condolences go to family and friends. God Speed brother thank you for being part of the thin blue line and changing this world for the better. Now you can collect your just reward patrolling the gates above.

MPO TG VINCENT
Asheboro Police, NC

March 7, 2013

Trooper Walker:

Rest in peace, Sir.

Please watch over us and keep us from harm.

Trooper Specialist Peter C. Hooker
Florida Highway Patrol Troop-K Orlando

March 7, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN, THROUGH THESE TOUGH TIMES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

POLICE OFFICER MARTIN DAVIS
WAYCROSS POLICE DEPT.

March 7, 2013

We will take the watch from here brother... God Bless you...

Corporal Thomas Kirby
Reno Police (Parker County)

March 7, 2013