Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Special Agent Joseph Peters and the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division during this time. Thank you, Special Agent Peters, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

October 9, 2013

My heart is truly saddened by this tragic loss. May God give comfort and strength to the loved ones of Special Agent Joseph Peters.
Gratitude for his sacrificial service.

Chaplain Sam Faraone
El Paso TX Police Department

October 9, 2013

“ I’ll Fight”

As I head for this battle
I know I’ll have to fight
So God please protect me
Each day and every night.

I know that they are terrorist
And what they believe is wrong
So why are there people
Who think we don’t belong.

In my heart I hate no man
Nor I curse him ‘neath my breath
But every time I fire my gun
It will always mean life or death.

Chorus: I’ll always fight for my country
I’ll always fight for my land
But most of all I’ll fight for God
And good ‘ole Uncle Sam.

And then one day I’ll return again
From this nightmare overseas
So please no matter what it takes
God keep our country free.

Chorus: I’ll always fight for my country
I’ll always fight for my land
But most of all I’ll fight for God
And good ‘ole Uncle Sam.

And then one day I’ll return again
From this nightmare overseas
So please no matter what it takes
God keep our country free.

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

October 9, 2013

“Heroes Now and Then”

Some thought you did it for the paycheck,
Some thought you just had weekend fun,
There were those who didn’t take you serious,
But you trained for a job to be done.

Some of you are in the Military Reserves,
And some in the National Guard,
We never thought you’d ever leave us,
But you did when duty called.

You were heading for a possible battle,
We prayed you wouldn’t have to fight,
“Dear God, watch over our friends and loved ones”,
And help them make it through the night.

History was made in that desert sand,
It’s been awhile- a war we won,
You fought with your soul and all your heart,
It was without doubt a job well done.

Over 500,000 troops in “Desert Shield”,
But you were a few of our own,
You’ll never know how proud we were,
And so glad you made it home.

Some thirty years ago there was another war,
And like now the troops returned,
But they didn’t get a heroes welcome,
They were cursed and flags were burned.




But you made us all proud to be “Americans”,
The yellow ribbons and the American flags,
From coast to coast the people cheered,
You got the welcome they never had.

So our friends be proud of what you did,
You showed the world we’re second to none,
The Iraq’s might not agree,
But to America –you are number one.

Then you were sent to Somalia Land,
A place of war, hunger and death,
You were sent to give a helping hand,
So as Americans you did your best.

Most were glad you came,
The world watched- America stood still,
It was only a peace keeping mission,
So why were Americans killed.

So let us thank the ones not coming home,
The ones who gave their lives for this land,
They died in Nam, Iraq- all over the world,
And they were proud to be “Americans”.

Written © David Bell 1990

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1990 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 9, 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

October 9, 2013

RIP Brother

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

October 9, 2013

Rest in peace my brother. Thank you for your service as a L.E.O. and Solider.

I hope in time your family finds peace in your passing.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

October 9, 2013

Rest in Peace Sir......................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth PD, Texas

October 9, 2013

On behalf of the USPIS Houston Division Postal Police officers Association , we would like to extend our condolences to the all of those affected by the sudden loss of Special Agent Joseph Peters

PPO M. Hanks
Postal Police

October 9, 2013

God bless you, your family, and your brave fallen comrades. You will be remembered forever brother!

Special Agent Francis Lindenbaum
DHS Retired

October 9, 2013

God rest the soul of this great American, Special Agent Peters, who died in the service of our country. Sincere condolences to Special Agent Peters' family, friends, and colleagues of the US Army CID.

Special Agent (ret) Robert McFadden
Naval Criminal Investigative Service

October 9, 2013

Thank you for your service. Such hollow sounding words...but also powerful words. We often forget our bothers and sisters in blue who also wear the miltary uniform of the day. My condolences to your team and your family.

Retired Chief John R. Graham

October 9, 2013

RIP Brother! You are a true hero. We'll take it from here.

Deputy
Jackson County Sheriff

October 9, 2013

Unfortunately, this, as well as other stories of this magnitude, brings back haunting memories of my time serving as an NCIS Special Agent in Iraq with I MEF, and being in a USMC/USA convoy that came under small arms fire/ied attack. The brave men of that unit fought the good fight that day. Fortunately, we only sustained minor injuries but no loss of life. When I read of these events I am continually reminded that God has a mission in life for each of us. SA Peters gave his life honorably and proudly serving his family, military and government. God bless SA Peters, the others who died along with him, and their families.

James Reed, Supervisory Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (Retired)

October 9, 2013

Rest in peace Special Agent Peters. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at US Army CID.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

October 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May you Rest in Peace!

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations - H S I

October 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Special Agent Peters family and everyone at the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

October 9, 2013

Thanks for your service to our country. You will be honored and remembered.

Ofc. J. Furman III
Schererville PD (Former U.S. Army/AF (Res) Security Forces

October 9, 2013

Thank you for your service to our country. To Special Agent Joseph M. Peters' family, friends, and fellow soldiers we are very sorry for your loss.

Correction Officer Michael Martuscello
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

October 9, 2013

Rest in peace Brother Joseph

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

October 9, 2013

Thank you for your service, Sir.

Deputy K Myers
Stanly County NC

October 9, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Peters!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 9, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF SPECIAL AGENT PETERS, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SPECIAL AGENT PETERS .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service Ontario Canada

October 9, 2013

I know of you through your reputation with close friends and relatives, I truly wish I could have met you in person. It would have been an honor to have done so. As a brother in both blue and green I thank you for your service and may God bless you and your family, and look after both of you.

Thank you and you will never be forgotten, of that I am sure.
~True heroes don't wear capes, they wear dog tags~

"I am of the Troops and for the Troops.
I hold Allegiance to my Country and Devotion to Duty above All Else"

Officer Travis Sanders (MP Sgt)
Crane Police Dept. (Former 414 MP CO)

October 9, 2013

On behalf of my wife Stacey and myself, we would like to extend our condolenses to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Special Agent Scott A. Fout
48th MP Det. (CID) Kandahar Airfield

October 9, 2013