Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your long life of service and sacrifice. Our thoughts, hearts, and prayers, go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all.

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

June 12, 2018

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Sergeant Charles Salaway. Please know we are eternally grateful for Charles’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Sergeant Salaway, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Superintendent of the New York State Police, for Charles’ partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Sergeant Salaway’s Family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Dallas Police Department (Retired)

June 12, 2018

Rest in peace brother in blue. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Capt. (Ret.) Moise Bonheur
MTA Bridges and Tunnels

June 12, 2018

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

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

June 12, 2018

God bless you and your family! Thank you for your bravery and kindness.

Jeanne Vacca FNP, BC
NYS FNP Association

June 12, 2018

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 New York State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 12, 2018

My heart breaks for you and your families, both blood and blue.

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

June 12, 2018

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute!

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

June 12, 2018

Rest easy Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

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

June 12, 2018

RIP, Sgt Salaway. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

June 12, 2018

"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
Powell, Wyoming

June 12, 2018

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

June 12, 2018

Final Salute Sergeant Salaway. 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 12, 2018

In the Father's house are many mansions, and there is a place prepared for you, Sergeant. Welcome into the joy of the Lord.

Just a Friend of the Few who protect us

June 12, 2018

Great Man. One to be remembered.

Trooper Travis Kline
NYSP

June 12, 2018

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

June 12, 2018

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your courage and dedication to serving New York and America on that fateful day, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Sgt Salaway during this time of tragic loss. Thank you for fighting the good fight.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Office

June 12, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother

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Trooper T Conklin
NYSP Academy classmate

June 12, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 12, 2018

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief (retired) Jim Allen
Mobile County Alabama Child Support Enforcement

June 12, 2018

Godspeed and Rest In Peace Brother, we’ve got it from here.

Patrolman Robert Vojtko
Kingston Township Police Department #5111

June 12, 2018

All that you taught me as my FTO will carry on through my work. You will not be forgotten. RIP SGT. SALAWAY

Trooper Theresa Stannard
NYSP

June 12, 2018

As after many wars, those who truly remember the fallen ultimately are the comrades-in-arms, the families, the loved, and the friends.

Let us remain among that number so that, if we ourselves are one day added to these sad rolls, we shall also be remembered.

Capt-ret. Bob Otto
Warren County,Ohio, Sheriff's Office

June 12, 2018

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

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

June 12, 2018

RIP SGT. SALAWAY

MSGT. BRIAN DAIGLE (RETIRED)
LOUISIANA DOC

June 12, 2018