Galt Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, August 26, 2021
Reflections for Police Officer Harminder Singh Grewal
So sad 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
August 30, 2021
Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Jerr6 Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
August 30, 2021
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
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC
August 30, 2021
You truly were one of a kind. We started the academy as strangers, but after 10 long months we walked out as brothers. I still cannot believe this happened. I love you bro. We have the watch from here.
FTO Lawrence Baldonado
Escalon PD
August 30, 2021
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER GREWAL, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER GREWAL. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada
August 30, 2021
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
August 30, 2021
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
August 30, 2021
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Harminder Grewal, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officers makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to Officer Grewal's partner who was critically injured for a safe and speedy recovery.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
August 30, 2021
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
August 30, 2021
So tragic to hear of the loss of Officer Grewal. Galt PD will surely miss you. Prayers to your family and brothers and sisters in blue .
Director Pamela Millhoan
Union County Sheriff's Office
August 30, 2021
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
August 30, 2021
R.i.p officer thank u for serving and protecting us
Supporter of law enforcement Mya Rose
Civilian
August 29, 2021
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Supporter of law enforcement Mya Rose
Civilian
August 29, 2021
R.i.p
Supporter of law enforcement Mya Rose
Civilian
August 29, 2021
I will miss you and remember you. You will be forever a part of my life, thank you for your service.
“There are times when you devote yourself to a higher cause than personal safety.” - John Glenn
Officer Sketchley
from a friend
August 29, 2021
Rest in peace Officer Grewal.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2021
Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute
S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
August 29, 2021
Rest in Peace!
Ptl B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
August 29, 2021
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
August 29, 2021
Officer Grewal, thank you for your service to keep your community safe. My heart breaks for the anguish your parents are experiencing over the loss of their son. May our good Lord immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
August 29, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother, I love you and I will miss you.
Police Officer Tj Dhami
Livingston Police
August 29, 2021
God speed……
Police Officer Suzy Regan (retired) LAPD-Modesto PD
August 28, 2021
Grewal family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Ofc. Grewal thank you for your service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.
Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Reserve Sgt Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept.
August 28, 2021
Very sad. Rest in peace brother.
Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
August 28, 2021
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division
August 28, 2021
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