Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my Brother! My prayers and thoughts go out to your family.

K-9 Deputy
Northampton Co Sheriff's Office of VA

December 11, 2013

Rest In Peace

Board of Directors
Police Unity Tour Chapter IV

December 11, 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

December 11, 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

December 11, 2013

Adam I'm gonna miss you brother, my heart hurts knowing I'll never be able to talk you. I know you'll be watching over us from above with God, until we meet again take care and God Bless

Deputy B. Bacos
Bell County Sheriff's Department

December 11, 2013

Your dad did a job that most don't want and the rest are scared to do. Your Dad stepped up and cared to protect and serve. Yes that makes him a Hero in my eyes. I am sorry. Anything I may ever do for you just ask.

State Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 11, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY DAVIS, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY DAVIS .
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

December 11, 2013

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Adam Davis and the extended law enforcement family of the Bell County, Texas Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 11, 2013

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.” deepest sympathy to Deputy Sheriff
Adam Davis ... family ,friends and fellow officers ...
may you feel the love of God even more during this time ..God is a comforter like no other ...fore...
their is a river ,the streams whereof shall make "glad " the city of God ,the holy place of the tabernacles of the most high ...

theresa melody
someone who cares

December 11, 2013

Our prayers to his family at his loss. May GOD be with you through these difficult times. Please know that you have friends and others who will be praying for you and helping you through this.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton AR. Police Dept.

December 11, 2013

RIP Brother. Our thoughts & paryers are with you, your family, and your agency. Thank you and God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (retired)
North Bergen, N.J.P.D.

December 11, 2013

Deputy Davis, Thank you for your service to the citizens of Bell County. Your tour is done, you can rest easy now.

The Angels proclaimed,"Heaven has become a little safer this day, for another Warrior has come home".

God bless you, your family, and your brothers and sisters at the Bell County Sheriff's Department

Citizen

December 11, 2013

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

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

December 11, 2013

Rest In Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

December 11, 2013

RIP Deputy Davis our prayer are for you and your family. We all bleed Blue for any of our Badge Familys during a lost.

LT. Michael D. Bryant, SR
Stone Mountain City Police Department

December 11, 2013

Rest in peace Sheriff Davis!
You will not be forgotten!

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

December 11, 2013

Rest with the Angels Deputy Davis. Your devotion, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. May your son know his dad was a hero. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

December 11, 2013

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

December 11, 2013

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May your family, friends, and coworkers take comfort in knowing that they have an angel to watch over them now. I extend my most sincere condolences to all of you.

Ofc. Rick Ramse (retired)
Tucson Police Department

December 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Adam Davis. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Bell County, Texas will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the son of Deputy Davis, know that his Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Deputy Davis. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

December 11, 2013

My prayers and condolences to the family of Deputy Sheriff Adam Davis and the members of the Bell County Sheriff's Department.

Officer Robert Wigton # 9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police Department, TX.

Officer Robert Wigton # 9516
San Antonio Park Police Department, TX.

December 11, 2013

On behalf of the Shepherdstown (WV) Police Department, we send our prayers and condolences to the family of Deputy Davis and the members of the Bell County Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chief David Ransom, Jr.
Shepherdstown Police Department

December 11, 2013

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

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

December 11, 2013

God bless Deputy Davis' family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

December 11, 2013

A family, friends, a community, and a Sheriff's office have had such a tragic loss today. To all of our law enforcement may the peace which surpasses all understanding soften this pain and grief.
He died in the line of duty doing his job and helping keep Bell County residents safe. We thank you for your service and sacrifice. RIP Deputy Davis you will NOT be forgotten.
May the Heavenly Father send flights of angels to your family as their pain is so great. God Bless - POAF Peace Officers' Angels Foundation

Maria Barreda-Alvarado
Peace Officers' Angels Foundation

December 11, 2013