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

April 3, 2014

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

April 3, 2014

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE MALONEY FAMILY
R.I.P.OFFICER GREGG MALONEY.

APRIL 3 2014

THE HOBAN FAMILY

April 3, 2014

Rest In Peace Officer Maloney

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

April 3, 2014

Police Officer Gregg Maloney rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. Gregg will be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass,
They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others,they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are
focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member
of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

April 3, 2014

Motor Officer, Gregg Maloney, during your tour of duty you served the Commonwealth and your town with honor and dignity. It is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you, we will carry on down here. To the family of Motor Officer Gregg Maloney you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Plymouth Police Department hold you heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

April 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

April 3, 2014

God Bless Officer Maloney and his family.

Sgt Det. Robert Spinney Ret.
MBTA Transit Police

April 3, 2014

PO GREGG MALONEY R I P

MICHAEL LONG
NY STATE POLICE RETIRED

April 3, 2014

Hoping you find comfort in knowing we care and are near in thought. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director Govt Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 3, 2014

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County, Idaho

April 3, 2014

Gob Bless and Thank you for your service.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations

April 3, 2014

Officer Maloney thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. Deepest sympathy and prayers to family and friends. Rest in peace.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

April 3, 2014

RIP brother Gregg.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

April 3, 2014

As a german police officer who´s on duty with his motor cycle every day I´d like to send my prayers to Gregg´s family.

G. Vennes, staff sergeant
Police of Dortmund, Germany

April 3, 2014

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Maloney during this time of tragic loss.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) PD

April 2, 2014

Officer Maloney was an outstanding officer who has left us way too soon. My condolences to all my friends on the Plymouth Police Department and the Maloney family.

John McDonald
Webmaster - Plymouth Police

April 2, 2014

Our sympathy and prayers goes out to the friends and family of Officer Gregg Maloney. My his soul rest in peace. We would like to thank him for his service in law enforcement.

Zone Five Academy Session 56
New York State Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

April 2, 2014

IM AM SORRY TO HEAR ONOTHER OFF, DOWN. R.I.P. OFF. GREGG MALONEY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY,FREINDS, AND HIS DEPT.

chris young DPR retired
Detroit Police Deparment

April 2, 2014

Rest In Peace Officer Maloney. My heart breaks for your family and fellow officers. You will not be forgotten.

citizen
Tampa, FL

April 2, 2014

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

April 2, 2014

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

April 2, 2014

I am a neighbor of Gregg and what a great guy who will be missed by all. He loved his family and his job as an officer. This is truly a loss. We send out prayers to your family members.

Jeff Wright
Neigbor and Friend

April 2, 2014

Thank you for your service to our town, Officer Maloney. May you rest in peace. My prayers are with your family.

Plymouth Citizen Karen Rutherford

April 2, 2014

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

April 2, 2014