Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

MATTHEW 5:9

Ret. Deputy Sheriff Monica Murgatroyd
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

June 11, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

June 11, 2017

Officer Tedder, may you rest in peace our sister. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

June 11, 2017

RIP officer Tedder. Thank you for your commitment to making our world safe.

Josh Holcomb
none

June 11, 2017

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY.

June 11, 2017

Dear Off. Tedder, thank you for your dedicated service. I hope you and your family can find peace at this terrible time.

Master Patrolman
Brookline PD

June 11, 2017

You are at rest, my angel.

Civilian Supporter Marianne White-Wood
The Thin Blue Line/ Blue Lives Matter

June 11, 2017

R.I.P Sister

Officer K.Williams
Nottoway Correctional Center

June 11, 2017

Rest in peace sister, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of CO Tedder during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.

June 11, 2017

Rest In Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 11, 2017

Final Salute Officer Tedder, 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

June 11, 2017

Rest in peace Sister. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Office (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

June 11, 2017

Officer Tedder, I did not have a privilege of knowing you but your beautiful smile tells me that you were a beautiful person, and that beautiful smile will bring joy to the angels. May our loving Lord immerse you in His Divine Mercy.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

June 11, 2017

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J Corasaniti II, Fire Lieutenant
Retired Baltimore Fire Department

June 11, 2017

Rest In Peace sister

Correctional Officer Ca (Ret) Eric Perry
Californa Dept of Corrections

June 11, 2017

Prayers for Officer Tedder's family! Thank you for your service! May you Rest In Peace Ma'am! God Bless

Survivor Melanie Richardson
Lafayette county Arkansas Sheriff's Office

June 11, 2017

GOD BLESS YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. PRAYERS TO
YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT.
WALK WITH ANGELS AND KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR CO-WORKERS.
CORRECTIONS HAS NEVER BEEN AND NEVER WILL BE SAFE AT ALL TIMES.

Consultant
Black Hawk Security

June 11, 2017

May you Rest In Peace. Your tour of duty is now over. Be with God.

Patrolman Joe Neary
Retired East Los Angeles

June 10, 2017

Thank you Officer Tedder for your service. Your tour in Hell has been filled, now rest in Heaven! May the Lord comfort your family and co-workers. God Bless!

Sergeant Brian Church
Cattaraugus Co. NY Sheriff's Depart.

June 10, 2017

Rest in peace. We will take it from here.

Sergeant Bret Gutierrez
Lone Star Police Department

June 10, 2017

RIP MY SISTER

Retired POLICE OFFICER Maria Alvarez
NYPD

June 10, 2017

Rest In Peace To My Sister In Correction,Prayers Goes Out To The Family.

Correctional Officer 5 Roderick Richards
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions

June 10, 2017

OFFICER SHANA TEDDER.
REST IN PEACE.
GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU IN HEAVEN,AND GOD WILL MAKE THE CORRECTIONS DOWN HERE.
MAY YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING YOU ARE WITHOUT PAIN WHERE THERE IS NO SUFFERING.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE..

STEVEN VAISELBERG-NYC SECURITY OFFICER
ON LIST FOR NY HOSPITAL POLICE

June 10, 2017

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

June 10, 2017

RIP, Officer Tedder. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 10, 2017