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 14, 2014

God bless you and your family during this difficult time, Rest in Peace.

OIC
North Union Twp. Police

September 14, 2014

I am sorry to have loss another brother. May the Lord continue to bless you, your family, friends and co-workers. You go on and rest and we will continue the fight. Paul, Shonterria and son Dylan Stokes.

TFC PAUL STOKES # 801
GA. STATE PATROL

September 14, 2014

God bless these troopers and their families. My thoughts to all the other Pennsylvania Troopers and the local community. We have all lost a "hero".

Jim Sullivan ret.Lt.
Mich State Police

September 14, 2014

Rest in piece my friend.

Trooper - -
Arkansas State Police

September 14, 2014

Thank you for your service Corporal Dickson. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and the PSP. God bless you brother, you will never be forgotten!

U.S. Park Ranger C. Papacostas #2682
Delaware Water Gap NRA

September 14, 2014

Rest easy brother. Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family and give them peace and comfort in their hearts.

Corporal Kevin Paden
Chester Township Police Department

September 14, 2014

RIP BROTHER IN BLUE...

PO tokarski

September 14, 2014

Corporal Dickson, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

September 14, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Byron, 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
Sand Springs OK PD

September 14, 2014

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 14, 2014

Cpl. I know you know how many of us are feeling. We will continue to pray for your family and we will carry on the duty, the struggle, the fight. I want your friends and loved ones to know you were happy and smiley, joking and laughing with us on our last shift. There are no words to appropriately describe this tragic loss. Thank you for your sacrifice. God be with you all.

Q

September 14, 2014

RIP Brother, my prayers for you, your family and your agency. Job well done...HEROES NEVER DIE...God bless you Bryon.....

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

September 14, 2014

my prayers are with the Dickson family,may you rest in peace Brother.

detective retiredd
Town of deerpark NY

September 14, 2014

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

Supervisory FAM, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 14, 2014

So much devistation for Law Enforcement Families.
From my Family to yours, this Cherokee Mother, Grandmother
prays for the God of all comfort to be at your sides, hold you
close & wipe your tears, for Friends & Department as well.
With Great Distintion & Honor did you serve your fellow man,
Family & Country...
The " Puple Heart Candles" In our Family's 9/11 Memorial burn
this day for Corporal Dickson ...
God Speed Son of Valor...
Gone From our Arms ... Forever in our Hearts !!!

Ms. Karen Morgan, Psy. & L.E. Grad
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Lake Traverse,S.D.

September 14, 2014

RIP brother

Stephen Bruet, PPO II
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

September 14, 2014

Thoughts and prayers...

Trooper
Maine State Police

September 14, 2014

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Pennsylvania State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

September 14, 2014

To:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O,gentle Lord. Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well.AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE***

CHIEF (Retired)
Washington Borough NJ

September 14, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sandy Thomas

September 14, 2014

The thin blue line gets thinner. R.I.P. gentle sir. Prayers for your family and your brother Troopers.

Sergeant (retired) T.A. Pine
U.S. GSA Police

September 14, 2014

Romans 13:4 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Chuck Rubino
PSP/BLCE

September 14, 2014

Rest in peace Corporal Dickson, Your fellow officers will take it from here.

Sgt. Eugene Brewer
Retires Florida State Trooper

September 14, 2014

Rest in peace, Corporal Dickson. 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, Pennsylvania State Police and many law enforcement brothers and sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

September 14, 2014