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

November 15, 2015

Rest in peace my brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

P/O DJ Ostrem, Ret.
Mattawan (Michigan) Police

November 15, 2015

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Marlin Police Department.

James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.

November 15, 2015

RIP Sir. May God be with your Family and loved ones.

Patrolman Steven Austin
Trenton Police Department (NJ)

November 15, 2015

You gave your all doing the same thing any of us would've done...and have done in the past. Now, Brother Allen, rest at the right hand of the Father because you've already done your time elsewhere. Blessed are the Peacemakers...

Sergeant Mike Isbell
Bangs Police Department

November 15, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 14, 2015

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of Chief Allen, and our support to the MPD. Your dedication to duty and service to this Country will always be remembered. RIP Chief, you brothers will miss you.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS OIG Special OPS Chicago

November 14, 2015

Chief Allen, I used to live in Killeen. I praise you from the bottom of my heart! I thank you for your service. I am praying for you and your family, both your personal family and your family in blue

Josh Holcomb Former MP
None

November 14, 2015

God bless Chief Allen's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service.
R.I.P Chief Darrell Allen!
Heaven is a safer place with you there!

Officer E.M. Taylor
Lexington County Sheriff Department
521 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29071

Officer E.M. Taylor
Lexington County Sheriff Department

November 14, 2015

To the family of Chief Darrell Lemond Allen, friends, and the Marlin Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S.Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department Goldsboro, NC

November 14, 2015

God bless Chief Allen's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service.
R.I.P SIR!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit North

November 14, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother Allen... Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and the members of the Marlin Police Department, Texas

Chief David L. Montgomery
Firestone Police Department, Colorado

November 13, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

November 13, 2015

My condolences to your immediate family and Law Enforcement family Sir.
May you now rest in Peace !

Detective (retired)
Fond du Lac Wis. City Police

November 13, 2015

My condolences to the family of Chief Darrell Allen. It is always sad to hear of a fellow brother in blue that has left us.

Investigator
Webb County Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2015

My condolences to the Allen Family and members of the Marlin Police Department. I salute you Chief Allen!

Lt. Garey Bostick
DC Protective Service Police Department

November 12, 2015

Rest In Peace My Brother. We Have The Watch From Here ! Lord Please Be With Brother Allen's Family and Department.

K-9 Deputy J.P. Franze
Adams County In. Sheriffs Office

November 12, 2015

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

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

November 12, 2015

Fair winds and following seas, Chief. Our deepest condolences to your family and your fellow officers.

Patrick Knowles, Veteran
U.S. Coast Guard

November 12, 2015

Rest in peace brother. We will take it from here.

Officer Jesston Seachris
Wichita Police Dept

November 12, 2015

Rest in peace my friend. You will truly be missed. You were a great friend, police officer and family man. I'll miss our facebook wars LOL...See you later.....

Deputy Constable Treka Mitchell
Galveston County PCT 3 Constables Office

November 12, 2015

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

November 12, 2015

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and those who have loved you in return.

Sean D. Creamer; Chief
TPSU, New Bern NC

November 12, 2015

God speed Chief

Mr. Thomas Speakman
Citizen

November 12, 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.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 12, 2015