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

August 18, 2015

RIP Detective Hanger. You will not be forgotten.

Police Explorer Ben Quist
Angels Camp Police Department

August 18, 2015

Thank you for your time of service.
I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

August 18, 2015

Final Salute Detective Hanger, thank you for your service. Rest peacefully in the arms of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

August 18, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

August 18, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences at Detective Hanger's passing. May he rest in peace...

Jack Mrozinski (Retired Deputy Sheriff)
Portage County Sheriff's Dept., Wisconsin

August 18, 2015

God bless you and be with your family. You will never be forgotten brother.

Firefighter/Police officer 1986-2005 ret
Ridgefield police department retired

August 18, 2015

R.I.P. Brother.

Inv. Bowman
Dare Co. Sheriff's Office, NC

August 18, 2015

Trooper Hangers, I am going to miss you man. I will never forget you and everything you have done. Thank you for everything you have done. Gets some rest brother, We got it from here

Trooper Cadet I Jabri Ruffin
Washington State Patrol

August 18, 2015

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

August 18, 2015

We are praying for Det. Hanger's Family as they go through this difficult time. GOD bless him for his service to his State and for all of his service to others. May God be with the family and help them through this time of loss. But always remember the good times you all shared together.

Retired Sergeant Charles Carty
Benton Arkansas Police Dept.

August 18, 2015

RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.

Lt,Robert M.Petty (retired)
No.Bergen, N.J.P.D.

August 18, 2015

From your brothers and sisters in the NCSHP, we offer our condolences for your loss as a family and agency. May the peace of God rest upon you during this difficult time.

Sergeant J. A. Williams
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

August 18, 2015

May your family, friends and department find peace in knowing that you are now safe in the arms of Jesus. Thank you for your sacrifice and your sense of duty to your community. God Bless, Detective Hanger, and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

August 18, 2015

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 18, 2015

"Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heavens streets, You've done your time in hell" We shall not say "goodbye" but rather "until we meet again". Rest in peace brother.

Deputy James Rangel
San Bernardino County Sheriff

August 18, 2015

Rest in peace Detective Hanger!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

August 18, 2015

While we are deeply saddened by your passing, the Law Enforcement Community was enriched by your professionalism, your service, and your sacrifice. Our thoughts are with your family, department, and friends. May you Rest In Peace.

Zone 5 Academy Session 59
New York State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

August 18, 2015

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office, FL.

August 18, 2015

Rest in peace.

Sgt Jim Russo

August 18, 2015

God bless Detective Hanger's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

August 18, 2015

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 18, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT.

August 18, 2015

Blessed are the Peace Keepers. We all are appreciate your hard work and passion in your job. Rest in peace with our Lord. My most sincere condolences to the family.

Reserve Grad Level 2 William R
SBSD

August 18, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

August 18, 2015