North County Police Cooperative, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, June 23, 2019
Reflections for Police Officer Michael Vincent Langsdorf
RIP, Officer Langsdorf, your duty is done! Thank you for your service!
MAJOR (Ret) John A. Kundel
U.S. Army
June 24, 2019
May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother in Blue.
(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police
June 24, 2019
Langsdorf family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Ofc.Langsdorf thank you for your Dedicated Service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept
June 24, 2019
I am not a police officer but rather a US Army soldier. In my opinion, Officer Langsford was a battle buddy and fellow soldier of mine. I happened to be at the ER he was rushed to and was fortunate enough to give this warrior of American society a final salute. He and countless others have sworn to defend the constitution and the people of the United States. I thank him and every brother/sister that has ever put the values of our nation before themselves and fought to perpetuate the existence of peace, prosperity, and freedom domestically or abroad.
Specialist Manahan
US Army
June 24, 2019
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 24, 2019
My condolences to Officer Langsdorf's family & brothers & sisters in law enforcement. May GOD bless you and give you peace.
It is never " just another day" for peace officers.
May we properly punish criminals so this is not repeated.
Mark Visscher
A fellow American citizen
June 24, 2019
RIP, Officer Langsdorf. Praying for you and your loved ones.
Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY
June 24, 2019
Final Salute Officer Langsdorf. 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 24, 2019
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
June 24, 2019
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
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 24, 2019
◄ Matthew 5:9 ►
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Rest easy brother will take it from here.
Sergeant David Van Dalinda
West Milford Police
June 24, 2019
RIP, Brother
Chaplain Greg Smith
SBCSD California
June 24, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother
Adam Lane
ATF Cleveland
Adam Lane
June 24, 2019
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & your Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
June 24, 2019
Rest in peace Hero
Prayers for your Police brothers and sisters
Grateful citizen
June 24, 2019
Rest in peace Brother Michael, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
June 24, 2019
Rest In Peace. Prayers for the family and close friends.
Correctional Lieutenant Virgil Davis
California Department of Corrections
June 24, 2019
Rest in peace. Thank you for your service. May your friends and family feel God's loving arms during this most difficult time.
Debbie Todd
Civilian
June 24, 2019
To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Langsdorf my sincere condolences. May God comfort all affected by this tragedy. God bless all our first responders.
Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Osceola C
Osceola County Sheriff Office, Florida.
June 24, 2019
My deepest condolences. My his soul RIP.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police
June 24, 2019
Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS
Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen
June 24, 2019
In this job over 20 years and this never ever is easy to do. I am at a lose for words. He was a brother in blue, he was family. Till we meet on the other side................
For my department and myself, God bless you, God keep you and give you strength each day. Bel-ridge Police Department
June 24, 2019
Rest easy my Brother. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.
Deputy Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM Retired.
June 24, 2019
May you rest in peace and may your friends and family find peace in time as well...
Kristin Korte
June 24, 2019
Officer Langsdorf,
May you rest in the arms of God and may God be with your family.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD
June 24, 2019
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