Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

September 4, 2014

RIP Brother, my prayers for you, your family and your agency...HEROES NEVER DIE. God bless you Daryl.

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

September 4, 2014

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 4, 2014

Your loss will serve to Steele the resolve of Police Officers across this nation. My heart and prayers go out to your family, friends and brethren at the Rochester Police Department. RIP DARYL PIERSON.

(Retired) Police Officer Gregory Kral
Miami-Dade Police Department

September 4, 2014

Officer Pierson, as we still move through the motions and still are numb from what happened please know that you, your family, and coworkers are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors will be here for your family, friends and coworkers forever. RIP hero, you are missed.

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance/ President Genesee Valley Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance/President GV C.O.P.S.

September 4, 2014

RIP--Daryl--you served your city and your family well. You will be missied by all. We will assume your watch.

Sgt. Ret. Dennis Norling
Phoenix Police Department

September 4, 2014

RIP Sir. God bless you, your family, friends, and co-workers! Praying for God to comfort all who had the privilege to know Officer Pierson.

AFSI Robert Swanger
Maryland Parole and Probation

September 4, 2014

Sincere condolences to the family and fellow officers of Officer Daryl Pierson. May the Lord Himself comfort your hearts in the midst of your pain.
Thank you Officer Daryl Pierson for your dedicated and sacrificial service.

Chaplain Sam Faraone
El Paso, TX Police Department

September 4, 2014

God Speed Brother Daryl,
You are in Heaven now protecting, please look down with a watchful eye on your Brother & Sister's still serving in Law Enforcement. You will surely be missed.

Police Officer
Rochester NY Police / NYPD

September 4, 2014

To, Officer Daryl Pierson, thank you for your selfless service, diligence, and hard work while on watch. We are grateful for the sacrifices that you have made to keep the peace. On behalf of the Heald Capstone Class of 2014 we would like to offer our prayers to you and your loved ones in this time of heartache.

Heald Capstone 2014

September 4, 2014

Thank You for your service...You made the ultimate sacrifice performing your duty. RIP...May God bless your family.

Bob Kilpatrick....Civillian
Concerned Citizen

September 4, 2014

Our prayers are with his family.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Please accept our sincere condolences
Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Cooper

Mr. & Mrs, H. R. Cooper
New York Resident

September 4, 2014

May. God's love make your grief bearable.

Lieutenant Wm. Goodman (Retired)
Richmond County Sheriff's Dept.

September 4, 2014

Officer Pierson,

Rest well in the arms of God. I know you were greeted by many others who chose to "Protect and Serve."

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Faith helps us see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

September 4, 2014

Stand along side our
Heavenly Guardians as we carry on here Brother. Watch over us and guide us to do GOD's bidding. Our Law Enforcement Family will continue on for you here on Earth. Your family shall care be cared for.

Deputy Sheriff Jerry Chavez
Eddy County Sheriff's Office

September 4, 2014

The members of the Ontario County, NY Police Benvolent Association would like to express our condolences to Officer Pierson's family and other members of the Rochester Police Department. We share in their loss and grieve with them.

Investigator Bill Wellman, President
Ontario County PBA

September 4, 2014

Officer Pierson, your sacrifice cannot be explained. You gave your all and for that and mostly for the life you lead, you are a hero. May the useless trash who took your life and nearly took the life of an innocent bystander face true justice, if not in this life then in the next. So long as those who know and love you most keep you eternally in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone. They are in my prayers.

God Bless you and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 4, 2014

Rest in Peace brother.....

Det Sgt
Buffalo Police Dept

September 4, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of the true hero

Terry Essmaker
civilian supporter

September 4, 2014

As a 26 year veteran of law enforcement now retired-My family extends our warmest wishes to the family & friends of Officer Pierson at this time! We want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and need to know that Officer Pierson is an Angel in Heaven and you will see him again when we all unite in Heaven!

State Traffic Officer Retired
California Highway Patrol

September 4, 2014

Rest in Peace Officer Pierson. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Pierson Family and the Rochester Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ

September 4, 2014

RIP Officer Pierson. May god be with your family. Thanks isn't enough for your sacrafice.

Yvonne M. Shapiro

September 4, 2014

Rest in peace brother, we've got the watch.

Trevor Gerlach
Muskegon PD

September 4, 2014

My Thoughts & Prayers are with the family, friends & coworkers....thank you for your service to your community & to your country...RIP Officer Pierson

Val Naugle

September 4, 2014

Off Pierson, you were a true hero to the end. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace our brother.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

September 4, 2014