Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, brother.

K-9 Sergeant K Turley
City of Heflin Police Department

December 21, 2013

Rest in Peace my brother, it is our watch now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and all my brothers and sisters at the Centre Police Department.

Officer B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department

December 21, 2013

Thanks for your dedication brother RIP, my prayers to the other family as well

Dusty
Jordan Police Departmnet

December 21, 2013

RIP Officer Bryant

Resident of Malden, MA

December 21, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with both families.
R I P Investigator Bryant

Val Naugle

December 21, 2013

RIP Brother and may God watch over your family and extended family.

Daryl Allen
Retired Officer

December 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Kelly Jr., Supervisory FAM
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 21, 2013

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum, Virginia City, NV.

December 21, 2013

God bless Investigator Bryant's 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 21, 2013

Rest in Peace.

Our prayers are with family & friends.

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

December 21, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers are with the Centre Police Department and the family and friends of yet another fallen Brother. RIP...

Dave Ponozzo, Undersheriff
Grant County Sheriff's Office

December 21, 2013

Rest in peace, Investigator Bryant. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Centre PD and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

December 21, 2013

May your family and colleagues be comforted by knowing there is thousands of us in L/E thinking, praying and standing as 1 for you all.

Rest in peace and know you and your years of protecting your community shall never be forgotten

Daniel McGuire, President
CISM Perspectives

December 21, 2013

Reast in peace brother, may God bless your family and
your department.

Chief Michael Little
Powell Police Department

December 21, 2013

RIP Brother. Our thoughts & prayers are with all involved in this tragedy. Thank you for what you have given. God Bless.

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

December 21, 2013

Rest in peace Brother Jeffrey, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

December 21, 2013

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

December 21, 2013

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 21, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother. Prayers for you and your family, both blood and blue blood, are coming from NW Georgia.

Chad D. Cardin, Assistant Chief
Ringgold Ga. Police Department

December 21, 2013

Deepest sympathy to his family, co-workers and friends.

Detention Deputy Betty Johnson
Cullman County Sheriff's Office

December 21, 2013

RIP Brother

Stephen Bruet, PPO II
NC Department of Safety

December 21, 2013