Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. BROTHER Arkell!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

May 14, 2014

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

May 14, 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

May 14, 2014

Our hearts ache....

K9 Officer (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

May 14, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue. I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

May 14, 2014

Heavy Heart for the loss of a fellow brother in blue. Thoughts with your family. Keep watch from above!!! Brother...

Patrolman John Wostmann
DLA Police Dept.

May 13, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for the officers family and co-workers.

Deputy Sheriff Paul T. Thompson
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Madison, WI

May 13, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Patrolman Stephen Arkell as well as to the Brentwood Police Department. Rest in peace Patrolmen Arkell, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

May 13, 2014

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

James P. Waggle
Civilian

May 13, 2014

I pray for comfort for your family and fellow officers. Rest in peace my brother. " Blessed are the peacemakers.."

Chief, retired
Ossipee Police dept

May 13, 2014

I am sorry u had die so young

christy ruiter

May 13, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the Arkell family. RIP to a hero

Becky Raizes
Wife and Aunt of police officers

May 13, 2014

My heart is heavy - sending my thoughts and prayers to his family and co-workers

Dispatcher/Admin. Asst.
Loudon Police Department

May 13, 2014

Rest in peace brother. My prayers are with you, your family, and your family at Brentwood PD.

Patrolman
Methuen PD

May 13, 2014

Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy

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

May 13, 2014

Though he did not return, he is safely home with the many hero's who has gone before him. God speed

senior officer
usp allenwood

May 13, 2014

As the wife of a retired police officer I send thoughts and prayers to all who knew you. May they find peace in this senseless act. It is not about the way you died from a crazed persons hand, but in the way you lived your live and was so well respected and praised. Bless your wife and children along with your family and your police family.

Chief Eugene Rogers and Mrs Rogers
wife

May 13, 2014

RIP Officer Arkell

A resident of Malden, MA

May 13, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with the family of officer Arkell. A brave officer lost in the line of duty.We are so grateful for his service and protection and so sorry for his loss.

Sharla Burkett
Father Bill R Burkett, Retired police officer and Sheriff ,Texas

May 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriiff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

May 13, 2014

It may not always provide comfort but death in the wake of service is most noble. We as a family are extremely saddened that anyone else must go through what we did earlier this year, but we are extremely grateful for the sacrifices officers make everyday, especially the ultimate sacrifices. They pay it willingly and we the surviving family feel the sting of their loss. We are humbled by the noble price our law enforcement men and women are willing to pay to protect us all. We are truly sorry for your loss, and deeply thank you for your selfless sacrifice.

Sgt Cory Wride Family EOW 1/30/2014

May 13, 2014

Patrolman Stephen Arkell You will always be remembered as a TRUE HERO. GOD BLESS you & your family.friends & co-workers.

Citizen
Sandro Bruzzo

May 13, 2014

My heart is sad today with the loss of another hero. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.

Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD

May 13, 2014

You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

SA P. Manning
HSI

May 13, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

May 13, 2014