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Rest in Peace

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department

January 2, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

You were like a brother to my dad, and like an uncle to me. You made the ultimate sacrafice for all of us. I am now a cop and often stop in to 35th and Michigan to say a short prayer by your star. I know you are always watchin over me, reminding me to be careful. Rest in Peace Skippy, you will never be forgotten.

P.O. Paul Heyden II
Chicago Police Dept. Friend

November 12, 2007

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 whos 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 17, 2007

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice so others may remain safe. You WILL NOT be forgotten. RIP sir.

September 5, 2007

My fondest memories were of our intellectual conversations about life, doing the right thing and football. You sitting on your front porch watching over the street wearing your baseball cap, the block parties and the watermelon seed spitting contests. You were an inspiration for a very young and impressionable kid. You are sorely missed...

Todd
Loving Nephew

June 27, 2007

You have not been forgotten by those that love you nor has the Blue Family. Your name now appears on the new CPD Memorial on the Lake front with dignity and honor which you have earned and deserve. Continue to keep watch over your family and protect them. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of CPD Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 2, 2007

I think of you often old partner. Working with you and Dermott was a highlight of my police career. Hard to believe its been twenty years. Rest in peace my friend.

Jack
CPD REtired

December 15, 2006

Honey, twenty years have passed since you were taken from us, you are a grandfather of four, Rachel, Richard, Alyssia and Taylor, how you would have loved them. To them you are grandpa the star. Richard plays hockey, I told him how you use to play after your watch was over.I miss you every day, love you forever : me-I know you are watching over us, please never stop.

July 6, 2006

God bless you and your family you will not be forgotten

April 3, 2005

God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

P.O.
CPD

March 6, 2005

Officer Clark....thank you for your service & God bless yourself & your family. I do not know what district your son works in...but we may share the same beat. I cannot think of a better legacy than for an officer's son to continue the mission of his father. I know you are watching over him.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

March 19, 2004

Rest easy Blue Angel

Anonymous

October 29, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Richard, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

September 16, 2003