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 whose 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

April 25, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother. We got it from here!

Det. Marcus Johnson
NYPD-75th Precinct

April 25, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers are being sent up for your families, at work and at home. God Speed Brother.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Dept.

April 25, 2018

Rest In Peace Officer Santander.

Ron Brantley
Civilian

April 25, 2018

My heart goes out to the Dallas police department and the family. Heartfelt prayers for you all. Ever since the death of Deputy manning i've stood behind all LEO like i've never before my God comfort y'all in grief.

Rachael cooke
In honor to my cousin Josh woodard former LEO wilson,nc P.D.

April 25, 2018

RIP My Brother in Blue. You served well. You will never be forgotten. We have the watch from here.

Syracuse, NY Police Officer Nancy Simiel
Syracuse NY PD

April 25, 2018

Rest in peace young brother. Thank you for your service, we'll take it from here. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Santander during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

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

April 25, 2018

R.I.P Police Officer Rogelio Santander

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX civilian
citizen

April 25, 2018

May you Rest In Peace Officer Santander. Thank you for your service.

Det. Sean Schubert
Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Clermont County Ohio

April 25, 2018

Officer Santander, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

April 25, 2018

Peace be with you, my "Brother in Blue". May the Lord comfort your family during this difficult time. We will never forget your sacrifice to the City of Dallas.

Sr. Cpl. Jenny Nance
Dallas Police Dept.

April 25, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

April 25, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and coworkers. Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE.

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

April 25, 2018

Rest in peace Brother Rogelio, you are a true American Hero and and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

April 25, 2018

Thank you Officer Rogelio Santander for all your courage and service. May God bless your family and your DPD Family my prayers and thoughts with all you. #StaystrongDPD

Rosemary Farias

April 25, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Rogelio Santander.

Condolences and prayers for family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

April 25, 2018

RIP, Officer Santander. Thank you for your service and dedication to the citizens, visitors and businesses of Dallas. You sacrifice will not be forgotten!

Dallas PD, you have suffered enough. My thoughts are with Officer Santander's blood and blue families. May you all be safe in your missions!

Walt Wiessner; Supervisor, CID (Retired)
Calumet Park, IL PD

April 25, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

April 25, 2018

Thank you Officer Santander for your service. May God hold your family, friends and the Dallas Police Department in His loving arms.

Andy Kirkland
100 Club of Wharton County

April 25, 2018

Prayers to your family, May you Rest in Peace. Thank You for your service

Senior Trooper William R. "Tally" Talama
Texas DPS-Highway Patrol

April 25, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

April 25, 2018

Rest in Peace Officer Santander. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Santander Family and the Dallas Police Department.

A. Marwaha
Public Safety

April 25, 2018

May god keep your family in his tender loving arms. Rest easy brother.

Patrol Officer John McClendon
Converse Police Department

April 25, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

April 25, 2018

God bless brother. Your watch is over. We'll take it from here. I am praying for your family and friends.

Officer Brian Patrick Hurley #1431 (ret)
Wichita Ks. Police Department

April 25, 2018