Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 21, 2017

Godspeed Officer Murrell!, Thank you for your service.

FF/PM Kevin Baker
Hinsdale Fire Dept.

January 21, 2017

My son died responding to a robbery which turned out to be larceny.
My prayers are with the family, co workers and friends

JEANNETTE SHIELDS,PRESIDENT
WNY CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVOTS

January 21, 2017

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office

January 21, 2017

Office Murrell,

May your journey be peaceful. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

January 21, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the BPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

January 21, 2017

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

January 21, 2017

Rip Brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

January 21, 2017

Rest easy brother.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

January 21, 2017

May God bless your family and continue to care for them. You have now earned your wings and you are now amongst some very special fellow officers who gave their all protecting their community.

Cheryl
Relative of the late John Young, San Francisco

January 21, 2017

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

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

January 21, 2017

Rest in peace young man, you sir are a hero who we will never forget. My heart and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers. May you continue now topatrol the streets of heaven.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Daneall Azure, EOW 08/06/02

January 21, 2017

Final Salute Officer Murrell, 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

January 21, 2017

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

January 21, 2017

Rest in peace, Officer Murell. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

January 21, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

January 20, 2017

Police Officer Raymond Murrell May you Rest In Peace and continue to protect us all from up and above, God bless ur beloved family as well as ur Bloomingdale Police Department family.

Moses Witriol Public Safety Director Village Of Kiryas Joel Orange County NY

January 20, 2017

R.I.P.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

January 20, 2017

Our thoughts are with Ofc. Murrell's family and those he served with at the Bloomingdale Police Department. We mourn with you.

Schaumburg Police Honor Guard Unit

January 20, 2017

A Prayer for Police Officer Raymond Murrell:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Raymond Murrell, of the Bloomingdale, Illinois Police Department, was taken from us in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Raymond Murrell, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." [Matthew 5:3-10 NLT]

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

"There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." [John 15:13 NLT]

"Well done, my good and faithful servant." [Matthew: 25:21 NLT]

Pastor Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM, MFCPO
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

January 20, 2017

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF BLOOMINGDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER RAYMOND MURRELL.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest. Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifices of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject(s), or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
OFFICER MURRELL
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Bloomingdale in the State of Illinois with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Officer Murrell status............Officer Murrell status............ Officer Murrell status..........Attention All Units.................. Bloomingdale Police Department, Police Officer Raymond Murrell having served the citizens of Bloomingdale in the State of Illinois with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

January 20, 2017

May God bless this fine young man.

Ret. Police Officer Joseph Neary
East Los Angeles

January 20, 2017

Rest in peace brother, your watch is over. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Murrell during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Sr Ptlmn Donnie Meaders (RET)
Wewoka (OK) P.D.

January 20, 2017

RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.

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

January 20, 2017

Our condolences & prayers go out to the family and friends of this fallen hero. Thank you for your service. We will never forget.

Officer Edwin Lara / Cermack Hospital
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

January 20, 2017