Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Brother

Security Officer A. Babin
HealthEast

July 8, 2016

"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
Sergeant

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

July 7, 2016

My Heart goes out to Sergeant Elahi and his Comrades as well to his friends Family Glod bless ALL!!!

Mark Hagen, TSgt Retired, USAF

July 7, 2016

RIP Brother.

Officer David Zollinger
Goshen PD (Indiana)

July 7, 2016

Thank You for your service and may you Rest In Peace. You won't be forgotten. Let the guilty party be brought to Justice.

Deputy Explorer Brody
SDSO

July 7, 2016

A loss of one of these find men is a loss for all. May God's love and comfort surround David's family and friends at this time.

Chaplain Flip Eiland
WSP/WDFW

July 7, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J.TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 7, 2016

RIP Brother

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

July 6, 2016

Peace I leave with you: my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

to the family of Sgt. Elahi, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You ALWAYS.

Deputy R. Melendez
Clayton County Sheriff Office

July 6, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

July 6, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Elahi!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

July 6, 2016

Our sincere condolences. Our heart hurts for this great loss.
Our prayers to the family of Sergeant Elahi. May the Lord give the comfort that only He can give.

Mrs. Alyce Bava
Mother, Missouri State Highway Trooper James M. Bava EOW August 28, 2

July 6, 2016

My family and I would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant David Elahi during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant Elahi.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

July 6, 2016

RIP Brother. Thank you & God Bless.

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

July 5, 2016

Gosh ... I am stunned all 3 Officers didn't perish ... what a Bitter Sweat Blessing ... Praying for other Officers' recovery.
Our Condolences sent to Family, Friends, Department, Community, & Country.
Thank you David & Friends for your Brave & Unselfish Service.
RIP David, Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan, PSY. LE. GRAD.
EAGLES WING BAPTIST CHURCH, SD

July 5, 2016

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 5, 2016

Final Salute Sergeant Elahi, thank you for your service. You are a Hero! Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

July 5, 2016

Rest in eternal peace, brother, 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 Department of Prisons

July 5, 2016

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne/Retired
Jersey City PD

July 5, 2016

"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 Wyoming Police Department

July 5, 2016

My sincere condolences to Sgt. Elahi's fiancée, child, family and friends, as well as his brothers and sisters with the Sterlington Police Department.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

July 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Sergeant Elahi. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"

Catherine Garibay Sanchez
Surviving sister of
Deputy Sheriff Steven Garibay
EOW February 10, 1987

July 5, 2016

RIP Sgt Elahi, Thank You for your Service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Wife of Cpl. Robert Johnson
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Dept E.O.W. 05/31/2016

July 5, 2016

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,


Abraham Lincoln

Sergeant E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

July 5, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Sgt Elahi for your 5 years of service and dedication to your community.

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

July 5, 2016