United States General Services Administration - Federal Protective Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, August 13, 1982
Reflections for Officer Michael James Doyle
Officer Doyle,
On today, the 41st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 13, 2023
RIP Officer Michael James Doyle.
I am a current federal agent with the Federal Protective Service and looking for photos of Officer Doyle for our new Memorial Hall at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. If your reading this Leslie Milne (childhood friend) maybe you can put me in contact with Officers Doyle's family?
[email protected]
God Bless you all
Commander
Federal Protective Service
February 2, 2023
Thank you for your service
Nick mottola
None
August 13, 2020
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 13, 2020
Rest in peace Officer Doyle.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 13, 2019
Your son is now an adult. I know in my heart that he was told, day in and day out what a fine man you were and I know in my heart that he grew up to emulate his Dad.
It's now 35 years since you were taken from us all and I'm sure for many, it seems like yesterday.
God Bless you, Brother and may your eternal rest be forever peaceful.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
August 13, 2017
Mike, See you on the other side. Leslie
Leslie Milne
Childhood Friend
May 26, 2013
Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.
Wisconsin L.E.O.
August 13, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th 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.
I pray for solace for those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 13, 2010
1* RIP
Anonymous
May 8, 2009
"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
As an instructor, I am deeply saddened by accidents that occur during training. These are accidents that took the life of a loved one, friend, co-worker. But God has a purpose for these fine HERO'S. May they sit upon thrones of gold and serve him, for no harm will come unto them now. RIP BROTHERS/SISTERS.
Sr. Corrections Officer W.R. Phillips
CCA Lake City Correctional Facility
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