Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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

January 22, 2017

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Westwego Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

January 22, 2017

If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines. Rest In Peace Warrior.

Patrol Officer Edgar Salazar
Moses Lake Police Department

January 21, 2017

Such a tragic loss. RIP sir we'll take it from here.

Patrolman Lance Pickering
North Attleboro Police Department, MA

January 21, 2017

Rest in the care of God

DEPUTY Lennpn Evans
Harris County Sheriff Office Houston, Texas

January 21, 2017

So tragic, especially for this young man's family. A fellow veteran and peacekeeper still serving to the end. Rest In Peace fellow American. You will be remembered.

Robert Gallinari, USAF Retired
United States Air Force

January 21, 2017

Semper Fidelis

Lt. M.R. Frost
Lexington Va Police

January 21, 2017

Marines

You can have your Army khakis
and your Navy blues but
here’s a different fighting man
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike
any you’ve ever seen,
the Germans called him “devil dog,”
his title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
the place that God forgot,
the sand was fourteen inches deep,
the sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
in front of his rack he’ll stand
and in through the doorway walked
a giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine
with eyes as cold as steel,
he said, “I am your DI
and this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable
as miserable as I can,
and when you finally leave this place
you’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
you’ll know your weapon well,
and when you encounter the Viet Cong,
you’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines
and lend me all your ears,
and I’ll tell you of a few things
we’ve conquered through the years.
We fought at Iwo Jima,
the land of fire and Hell,
we killed all those Japanese
and took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies
and this my Lad is true,
to get herself a young “Marine”
there is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions
and twice as many spuds,
then you’ll find him in the slopchutes,
a soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St. Peter he will tell,
another “Marine” reporting, Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.
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The author: David L. Bell, USMC 1968–1971.
Dress Blue recipient: Parris Island, 1968

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

January 21, 2017

"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

You were a leader, a motivator, and a friend. I won't forget the times shared in the police academy with you. Your kindness made me want to be a better Officer and a better person. You will be missed greatly.

Officer Carley Ward
Kenner Police Department

January 21, 2017

Thank you for rushing in while others run away. Thank you for your services to country & your fellow man. May God bring peace to your family.

Vice President Maryann Spatorico
Hogs & Heroes Foundation of America NY5

January 21, 2017

My prayers and respect.

State Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 21, 2017

Rest in Paradise my friend.

Officer James R. Jones
Panama City Beach Florida

January 21, 2017

There is no greater loss than a loved one
We all lose when any officer is taken from us.

William Phillips Sr. Trooper Ret.
Vermont State Police

January 21, 2017

R.I.P. Brother Sheepdog. We have the flock now.

Detective Robert McCarty
Williams Police Department (AZ)

January 21, 2017

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

January 21, 2017

God be with his family

Ofc John Myers
Portland Police Bureau

January 21, 2017

To the Family of Officer Louviere, I am so sad for your loss. May God be with you as you mourn, may the Holy Spirit always be with your children, may they grow up knowing the sacrifice he made when he put on his uniform will never be forgotten.

Terri Calhoun Cash
Daughter - Officer Richard H. Calhoun HPD #2414 EOW 10/10/75

January 21, 2017

Thank you for your service. May God watch over your loved ones. Duty Honour and Love have no time clock

Constable James Cox
Pennsylvania State Constable

January 21, 2017

God bless him and bless his family with happy memories to fill the very sad void.

Retired PSD Aneiros
Livonia PD, Livonia, MI

January 21, 2017

RIP, sir. Love and prayers for your family.

Officer Kyle McCammon
Manhattan Beach PD

January 21, 2017

Officer Louviere and his family will always be in our hearts and prayers. GOD will be with his family and help them through this vary hard time. Always know that you will meet again someday. It was such a blessing to his community to have had the benefits of his service and he will be an inspiration to many others over the years. GOD bless you all.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton, Arkansas Police Dept

January 21, 2017

There must be a very special place in Heaven for heroes like this officer. I pray for the family and my family mourns this horrible loss. May God bring comfort, somehow to this beautiful family and this hero's fellow officers. Thank you Officer Louviere for your service, and may your soul rest eternally in Heaven where your rewards are surely built up.

Kimberly Hill
Mother to a Cobb County Sheriff Deputy

January 21, 2017

RIP sir. We have the watch

Deputy Chris
Oregon

January 21, 2017

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

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

January 21, 2017