Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sincerest regards.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

March 22, 2015

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

March 22, 2015

Rest in peace Lt. Woods and thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, Military Police, Trafic Unit

March 22, 2015

RIP Lt. Woods, Thank you for your service & dedication to LE. May God watch over your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

March 22, 2015

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

March 21, 2015

RIP my fellow Brother in Blue. My prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy now Sir, we have the watch from here.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department

March 20, 2015

Sad to hear of the loss of this Officer. May God Bless and keep his family. Our lives as Law Enforcement Officers requires us to give so much and sometimes even our lives for the safety and sanctity of others. Thank you Lieutenant Woods for this ultimate sacrifice of giving. You will be honored and remembered among the heroes we celebrate. One final salute. I am MyBrothersKeepr.

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

March 20, 2015

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy CA Travis Bird
Commonwealth of Virginia

March 20, 2015

To the family of Lieutenant Richard Woods, friends, Chief Gregory Dean Turley and the Pell City Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold each of you close now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A. S. Batson
Cherry Hospital Police Department Goldsboro, NC

March 20, 2015

Today is The Day of Heros ... and Richard is among them.
Praying for healing of teens & for healing of heavy hearts ...
my little one calls it a heart booboo , she's Downs Sydrome & she is the
President of The "Little Pony" Express that reaches out to
Military & Law Enforcement Warriors & Families.
The "Purple Heart Candles" will burn this day for Richard, in our Family's 9/11 Memorial.
RIP Richard, Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts !!!

Ms. Karen Morgan, Psy & LE , Grad.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, S.D.

March 20, 2015

Sorry for your loss, Thank you for your serviceHeros live forever. May God bless this family and his so-workers in a sprcial way of LOVE.
May you be Blessed in so many ways, AMEN

P/R Capt. Wayne Blankinchip
Jacksonville Sheriff Office-Jax FL

March 20, 2015

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, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over four years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

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

March 20, 2015

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE. PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

SERGEANT R. TAYLOR
DOUGLAS COUNTY COLORADO

March 20, 2015

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

Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 20, 2015

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

March 19, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers to the dear family and friends of Lieutenant Woods. RIP Brother.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

March 19, 2015

Rest in peace brother. We'll take it from here.

Special Agent Mike Tamez
Kingsville Specialized Crimes and Narcotics Task Force

March 19, 2015

Thanks for your service RIP

Corporal Jackie Robertson
Lewisburg Tennessee Police

March 19, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Pell City Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

March 19, 2015

Rest in peace Brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

March 19, 2015

God's peace and speed Lieutenant Woods. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

March 19, 2015

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

Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 19, 2015

Rest in peace, my brother. Thank you for your years of service to our country, and our state.

Intel Specialist Gary Wayne Bradford
US Marshals Service, Gulf Coast RFTF

March 19, 2015

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Lieutenant Woods for your 20 years of service and dedication to your community.

SGT David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, KS

March 19, 2015

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FELLOW OFFICERS OF THE PELL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. MAY GOD REST HIS SERVANT'S SOUL.

CHIEF MIKE MCDONALD
OPP POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 19, 2015