Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

May 19, 2013

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

May 19, 2013

Rest in Peace Sir. I love to visit Arizona and I will forever remember the sacrifice. GODSPEED!

Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

May 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

May 19, 2013

We Will Never Forget! God Speed Officer Huffman.

Captain Dan Mitchell
Arizona Department of Public Safety

May 19, 2013

May you rest in the arms of our lord brother.
We who still serve and those that have served will never forget your valor and fortitude.

May the courage that you showed be a beacon for the rest us to follow.

retiredOPD/svpp / az ranger c.thornbrugh
retired OPD/ SVPP&former ARIZONA RANGER

May 18, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Huffman. God Bless him for his service. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

May 18, 2013

Another Hero appears at Heaven's Gate, and is welcomed with open arms. God Bless you, Officer. Rest in peace knowing you will never be forgotten. Noranne Stubbs Lenox - Arizona Department of Public Safety

Noranne Lenox

May 17, 2013

The senselessness of untimely deaths rests heavy on the community, the Department & this heroes family. May the peace of Christ wash over you all. Your loss will NEVER be orgotten.

Mother of a Sgt
Colorado Springs PD

May 17, 2013

To Officer Huffman Family , Friends and Co-workers, Keeping you in my prayers. May your love one rest in peace

Mother of Officer Ron Jones
Prentiss PD
EOW 12/26/01

Donna Jones
Mother

May 16, 2013

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

May 15, 2013

Thank you Officer Huffman for your faithful service. You will be remembered. May God grant your family and agency peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Trooper Joe Dellwo
Minnesota State Patrol

May 15, 2013

May you rest in peace; you will forever be a hero and never be forgotten.

L Lambert
FHP

May 14, 2013

Thank you for your service officer Huffman. RIP

Robina Browne
Mother to Dep. Sheriff Daniel Browne-Sanchez, Honolulu, HI.EOW 2/10/07

May 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Huffman's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

May 14, 2013

It was an Honor to work with you Brother! You will be missed but not forgotten. Rest in Peace Tim.

Tom Hash
Az Department of Transportation Enforcement

May 14, 2013

Be at peace my Brother.

Officer J. Craven
Silver Spring Township (PA) Police Dept.

May 13, 2013

I'll miss our conversations, your advice, and your smile. Rest easy Tim, gone too soon...

Officer Corthell
Wellton Police

May 13, 2013

Rest In Peace....

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch,TX

May 12, 2013

R.I.P., Officer Huffman, may I offer a final dispatch: "Officer Huffman, copy traffic. Respond now to Heaven's Gate and make contact with your Lord and Savior. You, sir are requested to begin your security watch in Heaven. Rest Easy sir, knowing your Watch here is done. Officer Huffman, you are now 10-7 (off duty). May you rest peacefully and know you will never be forgotten. "

Marilyn Stoneberger
Dispatcher, retired, Mohave County Sheriff's Office

May 12, 2013

Thank you for your service Officer Huffman. Rest easy sir...........

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

May 11, 2013

God Rest, Brother.

A. Randolph, Park Ranger II
Arizona State Parks Board

May 11, 2013

Patrol your beat on Golden Streets Trooper, we will cover your run down here.

Inspector Buckie Thomas
Arkansas Highway Police

May 11, 2013

May Peace from above over come The Huffman Family in this sorrow. Prayers from heart felt pain to AZ DPS Family.

Patrolman Manuel Howie
New Mexico Dept of Public Safety/MTPD

May 11, 2013

May you rest in Peace.

Gavin F. Price II ( retired )
Escambia county sheriffs dept

May 11, 2013