Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 27, 2017

Our prayers go out to the family, friends and coworkers. Rest In Peace my brother in BLUE.

Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas

November 27, 2017

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Eric Overall, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

November 27, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. Rest in Peace.

Michael Becker, CPT. GCSD Retired
Genesee County Sheriff's Office

November 27, 2017

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

November 27, 2017

Rest in peace brother. May God bring comfort to your family and friends.

Master Trooper Detective
Indiana State Police

November 27, 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

November 27, 2017

RIP my brother..peace and prayers for your family, friends and fellow officers..another sad, sad day,,Marty Mooney retired Det NYPD and son Alex active NYPD..Blue Knights XIX Rome NY/XXXII Syracuse NY.

Det Marty Mooney ( Ret )
NYPD

November 27, 2017

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead.

With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

November 27, 2017

Rest In Peace Deputy Overall. May God comfort the Overall Family, friends, loved ones and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office as well as all local, county and state law enforcement officers who knew and/or worked with Deputy Overall.

Sgt. Chris Dador
Lake County Sheriff's Office, IL.

November 27, 2017

Rest In Peace brother, god bless you and your loved ones . Peace be with you .

Field training officer ( retired ) Samue
Venice Police Department

November 27, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Investigator Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

November 27, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

November 27, 2017

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

November 27, 2017

You will never be forgetten brother.

Cadet Sergeant
Oakland County Sheriffs Office

November 27, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

deputy

November 26, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of this fine officer. May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

November 26, 2017

Sir, MAY GOD HOLD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THE PALM OF HIS HANS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE OFFICER ERIC. We are the same age, and I am simply heartbroken by your passing. GODSPEED TO YOU BROTHER.

Charles Mayes
Concerned Citizen

November 26, 2017

Fair winds and following sea's Brother.... Love and prayers to your family and co-workers..

Sgt Scott Hedger
Monroe County MI. Sheriff's Office

November 25, 2017

RIP deputy, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

November 25, 2017

Rest in peace Brother Eric.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant Police Department
Nahant, MA

November 25, 2017

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Deputy Overall at this most difficult time. May the healing presence of God be with you and be your strength in the future. We are so sorry.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office

November 25, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers for the family of Deputy Overall.

Officer Robert Perry
U of M-Dearborn Police Department

November 25, 2017

God Bless you and your family and watch over all your brothers and sisters in law enforcement .

Special Police Officer Art Devre
Clark ,NJ

November 25, 2017

God Bless you and your family my Brother.

Brian Canedo
San Francisco Police Dept.

November 25, 2017