Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Bernard J. Demag, Sr.

Chittenden County Sheriff's Department, Vermont

End of Watch Tuesday, January 17, 1978

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Bernard J. Demag, Sr.

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Demag.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 9, 2019

Many thanks for your service to our country. RIP

John Haseltine - Civilian

May 16, 2016

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered for time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 17, 2012

Deputy Demag you are remembered by the members of the Boston Police Department. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

July 13, 2010

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

October 31, 2008

"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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 31, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 6, 2008

An hero to the end.
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Demag

SC Brad Taylor
Metropolitan Police (London)

January 17, 2007

Great Grandfather

I wish we could have met you. My Grandfather has told me about you and your service.

Zack & Austin Demag

December 23, 2006

Thank you for your dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
TN

July 21, 2006

God Bless you for your service. Rest easy brother.

MPO Paul Moeller
Joliet, IL. Police Department

December 9, 2005

REST EASY MY BROTHER

P.O. BIRKENSTOCK
MONTICELLO P.D.

July 28, 2004

REST EASY MY BROTHER.

OFFICER,BIRKENSTOCK
MONTICELLO P.D.

July 28, 2004

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