Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember the days when Jeff and I were aspiring Law Enforcement officers as we worked in Loss Prevention in Retail. Those were some of the best times of my life and Jeff is a big part of those memories. He was like a brother to me as we pushed towards our goals of being police officers.
As I look back, the time I knew Jeff was way too short and I truly miss his friendship. Jeff achieved his goal of wearing the Niagara County uniform but his time was too short. Jeff was a true blue police officer and he always wanted to do the right thing. I am deeply saddened that we lost one of the good ones. He is truly missed.

Former Trooper Eric G Pfahler
NYSP

August 24, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 20, 2007

Deputy Incardona,
May your family find some comfort in knowing that you are a true hero,who gave his life for others. Your bravery will always be remembered. Thank You.

Ohio
summit county

October 5, 2007

BECAUSE OF YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS TO RESPOND TO A CALL OF ASSISTANCE, FROM ANOTHER OFFICER, I BEGAN AN EDUCATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HAVE MADE A LIFE COMMITTMENT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A SECOND SHOT AT LIFE, BEFORE YOUR DEMISE I WAS LOST, AS TO WHAT DIRECTION TO TAKE MY LIFE. THEN I MET YOU AND KNEW WHERE I WAS HEADING. RIGHT INTO CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND I HAVE BEEN THERE SINCE 8/30/93. THANK YOU JEFF YOU ARE THOUGHT OF DAILY.

SGT. FARRAR
GEORGIA

July 21, 2006

It has been 12 years, I hope your sons are doing the best they can and please know, you will not be forgotten.

July 24, 2005

I had the priviledge of working with Jeff on an interagency investigation and of becoming his friend. I think of him often and of the sacrifice he made while responding to the call of "Officer Down". I have lost touch with his wife, Lynn, but I think of her often too. To her I say, thank you for supporting Jeff in what he was so passionate about.

Deputy Tina Holtz
Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Chautauqua County, NY

April 13, 2005