Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Bernard W. Domagala

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, September 5, 2017

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Reflections for Police Officer Bernard W. Domagala

Rest in peace Brother Bernie.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 11, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

September 11, 2017

Thank You for your Service Officer Domagala. You are a TRUE HERO to the City of Chicago. Paying the ultimate price. You will not be forgotten Rest In Peace. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

P.O. Scott Korhonen
Chicago Police Department

September 10, 2017

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Domagala and the Chicago Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Domagala, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

September 10, 2017

To the family of Police Officer Bernie Domagala, friends, Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson and the Chicago Police Department.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding now and always. Thank you for you service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

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

September 9, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Domagala. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Chicago Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

September 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta Retired
Mohawk PD

September 9, 2017

My prayers are with Officer Domogala's family and friends! He will always be a Hero! Thank you for your service sir and may you Rest In Peace!

Survivor Melanie Richardson
Lafayette county Arkansas Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2017

THANK YOU FOR OUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 9, 2017

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

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 9, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.

September 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother, your tour of duty is complete. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and former co-workers of Officer Domagala during this time of tragic loss. You have fought the good fight, rest has been earned.

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

September 9, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Domagala. Your service is appreciated.

CPT (former) Ahmed Danso-Faried
United States Army

September 8, 2017

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

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

September 8, 2017

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

James P. Waggle
Civilian

September 8, 2017

RIP brother Bernie.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

September 8, 2017

"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 Police Department

September 8, 2017

Rest in Peace my brother

Sergeant Ret. Jon Story
Waukegan, Il. P.D.

September 8, 2017

Rest In Peace Officer Domagala. You will not be forgotten.

PO Chip Marcks (Ret), PD Mariemont,Ohio/PD Easton,MD

September 8, 2017

RIP OFFICER. Prayers for the family

Miss Regina Pirolozzi
None

September 8, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

September 8, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer S. Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept.

September 8, 2017

Rest in peace Officer Domagala!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

September 8, 2017

Avenue of 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 Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

September 8, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.

Lt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

September 8, 2017

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