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

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 18, 2020

Rest brother in God's loving arms. You will not be forgotten.

Blue Strong supporter #1 Marianne White-
Blue Lives Matter/Thin Blue Line/Back the Blue

June 18, 2020

God bless you Police Officer Destin Legieza! Thank you for your service with the Brentwood Police Department. We are all thankful to you for service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

June 18, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 18, 2020

Thank you for your service, Sir.

Unit Manager James Stalcup
Tennessee Department of Correction

June 18, 2020

Rest in Peace Office Legieza. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Legieza Family and the Brentwood Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

June 18, 2020

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

June 18, 2020

Requiescat in Pacem

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

June 18, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)

June 18, 2020

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 Brentwood Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 18, 2020

My sympathy to your families, at home and work. Rest in Peace Brother Legieza.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst Police Department-Illinois

June 18, 2020

R.I.P Officer Destin Legieza

Brian Molyneaux
citizen

June 18, 2020

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

June 18, 2020

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

June 18, 2020

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

National Police Wives Association

June 18, 2020

Thank you for your service and dedication to the people of Brentwood. May you rest in peace knowing you wore the badge with honor and may Heather have peace in knowing her husband was a hero. God Bless!

Beth Hinken
Sister of friends and fellow LEO family

June 18, 2020

Rest in peace.

J.R.

June 18, 2020

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

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 18, 2020

You were such a great friend and Officer. We shared so many laughs and memories, and you always had my back. You stood strong and helped me when my brother was killed in the line of duty. You can never be replaced, and you will never be forgotten. Rest easy Gweezy.

Detective Brian O'Neill
Athens-Clarke County Police Department

June 18, 2020

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

June 18, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Legieza. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

June 18, 2020

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Police Officer Destin Legieza. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Brentwood Police Department, Tennessee.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

June 18, 2020

Condolences to your family, friends and co-workers at BPD. From: The Highlands County Sheriff Office, Florida.

Deputy Jeff Williams
Highlands County Sheriff

June 18, 2020

Waking up to find my brother died today. A drunk driver took his life. He was a Georgia Officer for 3 years prior. He was good police. Loved finding the bads guys and arresting them. He loved his TN titans and called his dog “Titan”. He was funny and enjoyed coming to work. We worked together, got in trouble together and all his brothers and sisters on midnights miss him terribly. It’s a hard day like many in my past. He leaves behind his wife that he adored like no other. Till Valhalla!

Retired NYPD Sgt Current Brentwood Offic
NYPD

June 18, 2020

Rest In Peace my brother. Your service will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department during this difficult time.

Lieutenant Don Barton
Garden City PD, MI

June 18, 2020