Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your EOW was 15 years ago, but time has not diminished your service or sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

March 30, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 29, 2008

Hi Jeff, just thinking about you on this sunny day. I hope all is good at the big P.D. Remember to save a job for me. Rest in peace. Mort

Captain Terry Martorano (ret.)
Waukesha county Sheriff Department

February 23, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 22, 2008

Hi Jeff, just wanted to say hi as it has been some time since we worked together at the Marriott. You were going to teach me how to fly. Now your the one looking down at us and keeping us safe. Save me a job at the P.D. upstairs so when I get there we can again work together. See you when I get there. Rest in peace. MORT

Chief Terry Martorano
Town Lisbon Police (FRIEND)

May 9, 2007

G-d Bless.

March 30, 2007

What a tragedy. Hopefully we have all learned from this incident. I hope the reason you have no reflection from your own department is because they don't know about this site. You are now resting eternally in God's Kingdom. You are a hero.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 21, 2006

J.J., you are still remembered by those of us that knew you. Almost 13 years have gone by and you are still in my thoughts as one of the Good Guys. Rest easy my friend.

Sgt. Daniel F. O'Toole
Menomonee Falls Police

March 9, 2006

On the anniversary of your death, we honor you for your service and for your sacrifice

March 30, 2005

Rest in peace brother in blue
You're gone but not forgotten.

Deputy
Walworth SO

December 19, 2003