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

October 28, 2014

my thoughts & prayers go out to his family, friends & coworkers...thank you for your service RIP
Patrolman Blajszczak

Val Naugle

October 28, 2014

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

October 28, 2014

To Robert's family, fellow officers, and all who call Robert beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Patrolman Blarjszak gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina , and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 26, 2014.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 28, 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

October 28, 2014

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office

October 28, 2014

Thank you Patrolman Blajszczak for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of South Carolina. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

October 28, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

October 28, 2014

RIP brother Robert.

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

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

October 28, 2014

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you for your 17 years of service and dedication to your communitiy. Rest easy, we'll take the watch from here.

Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

October 28, 2014

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 28, 2014

Rest now brother, we will take it from here.

Sergeant Steve Cortez
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, TX

October 28, 2014

May God lift up your family and friends. Your sacrifice was so great. The love of an officer for his fellow man, his community, his family and friends is what drives him to continue doing good works everyday. You're blessed by the spirit of goodness. May God forever hold you close and give you eternal rest.

Marshal B. Tindle
City Of Killeen Marshals Office/Former Shreveport PD

October 28, 2014

Rest in peace Brother Robert.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahaht, MA PD

October 28, 2014

Eternal Rest

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

October 28, 2014

I am sad to learn of the pass Patrolman Robert Blajiszczak. May the Lord bless and comfort your family, friends and peers.

JCOS TW Martinez
CYFD/JJS State of New Mexico

October 28, 2014

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 28, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER Blajszczak!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

October 28, 2014

Rest in peace, Patrolman Blajszczak. 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, Summerville PD and many law enforcement brothers and sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

October 28, 2014

'Blessed are the peacemakers'....rest in peace Officer Blajszczak.

Sincere condolences to family and friends.

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

October 28, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Patrolman Robert Blajszczak and the extended law enforcement family Summerville, South Carolina Police Department. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 28, 2014

Deepest Condolences and Prayers for our Family in BLUE.

D. Walker, LE Spouse
RCSD, Columbia, SC

October 28, 2014

May you rest in peace knowing you are in a better place. Our prayers are with your family both on and off the job.

Gary, Retired Officer
NJ State DHS Police

October 28, 2014

Praying for his family and friends at their loss. They will be reunited one day. Until then GOD will be with them.

May he be blessed for his service to his community as well.

Retired Sergeant Charles Carty
Benton AR Police Department

October 28, 2014

Rest in eternal peace, Patrolman Blajszczak, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

October 28, 2014