Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Chief....Thank you for protecting us, and giving your life to make sure that everyone was protected under you. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, and you will not now forgotten. God bless you and your family....

Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Mike B
WCDSA-Worcester MA-Reserve Deputy Sheriff

March 19, 2013

God Bless

Dave

March 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2013

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

March 19, 2013

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to your family. also goes out to your fellow officers. need to re-enforce the laws with officers directing traffic, wherever it is.

citizen
citizen

March 19, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Chief Randy Boykin as well as to the Enterprise Police Department. Rest in peace Chief Boykin, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 19, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

March 19, 2013

Rest in Peace Chief Boykins. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, the Enterprise PD, and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office.

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

March 19, 2013

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

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

March 19, 2013

Canyon County Coroner's Office (Idaho) sends our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Chief. We pray blessings on your department family as well as Chief Boykin's family.

Deputy Coroner Lori Kightlinger
Canyon County Coroner- (Idaho)

March 19, 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 with the 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
Soon we will be together never more to part
Until then just remember I'm as close as your heart

Joye Atkinson

March 19, 2013

May you be in the company of our Lord Jesus Christ. My heart felt condolences go out to the Boykins family in their hour of need. To the Enterprise Mississippi Police dept. All of you are in my prayers as well.
GOD BLESS.

Major Leland Ronzheimer
G4S/Orlando.DOT/I-95

March 19, 2013

Rest in Peace Chief!

PO Bertolino
HTPD, NY

March 19, 2013

RIP Chief Boykins Thank you for your service

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

March 19, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

March 19, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Dept (Michigan)

March 19, 2013

Chief Boykins, please know that you served your community well as a hero, protector, and leader. RIP my brother.

Inv. Beth Suber
DeKalb County, Georgia

March 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss to the community, family, and law enforcement community. May you rest in peace,

Jan Taylor. detective.retired
Dallas P.D.

March 19, 2013

God Bless you Rest in Peace, May God comfort your family and friends and fellow officers, Our prayers are with you.

P.O. Scott K.Escobar
Buffalo N.Y.Police Dept, Traffic Unit

March 19, 2013

Rest in peace Chief Boykin!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 19, 2013

Thank You Chief Randy Boykin for your service to your community. God Bless you, your family and the people of your community. Rest in Peace Brother.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

March 19, 2013

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Randy Boykin, and the Enterprise Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Chief Boykin, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 19, 2013

Godspeed Brother. You can Rest now we have the watch from here.

Deputy Town Marshal
Parker City Police Department

March 19, 2013

Rest in Peace, Chief

Former Dispatcher- Cathy Wiggins
Formerly of Mobile Police Department

March 19, 2013