Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You have not been forgotten. Your loved ones are in our thoughts on this anniversary of your EOW. You are a true hero.

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

November 16, 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
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

October 17, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir. Semper Fidelis.

AZ Narc

June 20, 2007

Your brothers and sisters in FSS remembered your dedication and sacrifice at the St. Jude parade on 06 May 2007. You and your family remain in our prayers.

CPD Forensic Services Section

May 9, 2007

Officer Harris on the 17th Anniversary of your last watch,

Heroes and the sacrifice they make are never forgotten. Thank you for your service, both as an Officer and a Marine. Continue your beat on Heavens streets.

SPO
Salem, Va

November 16, 2006

Seventeen years, but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

November 3, 2006

Just a reflection about my brother Officer Elijah Harris.
My brother, was a great Officer, father, brother, and son. His death will forever be a great loss to chicago and our family.

Regina GILL
Sister

July 12, 2006

Elijah,
You were my hero and role model. It is because of you that I am where I am today. I thank God for giving me such a loving, kind, generous, strong and brave cousin.

You are deeply missed by the family. It still does not seem real that your physical self is not here. We do take comfort in knowing your spirit will always be with us.

The world and Chicago is a better place because you passed through here. We love you, and we will carry on the work you and my mother started so long ago.

May God be with all of us.
Vivian (Rose)

Dr. Vivian R. Jones
Cousin

May 15, 2006

Officer Harris, thank you for your service.

Michelle - wife of LEO

April 21, 2006

Elijah,
FIFTY-ONE CPD officers have been killed in the line of duty since I was hired in 1982. Remember me, the smart-aleck go-get-em eager recruit? You were always telling me to slow down and never to volunteer for anything. Always the teacher, you taught me better than you could have hoped. I guess this thick head did absorb something, enough to get promoted three times. I stopped by to thank you. To thank you for reigning me in and teaching me the most important lessons of all - that people of all types and colors and positions in life deserve to be respected and listened to and that the truth is not always what you want or expect it to be. Why didn't you listen to your own advise? Remember telling me the most dangerous people: felons, mentally ill, high/drunk, and juveniles? And I said, why kids? And you said, because they don't have a conscious, because they don't understand the permanance of their acts. And then you go and search a kid and get shot. I was expecting to dance at your retirement party, and instead, I learned to play the bagpipes so I can play Amazing Grace at the funerals of my brothers and sisters.I think you would be proud of how I have turned out. And I think you would have been braggin on me. I like to think you smile down on your former recruits and still steer us in your gentle manner.
Well, till I can thank you in person, rest in peace Mentor.

Lt. L.B.
Chicago PD

March 15, 2006

Officer Harris,
On today, the 16th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but for our Country as well as a United States Marine.

Semper Fi Devil Dog
A fellow LEO;former Marine

November 16, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute your for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

November 16, 2004

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. It is deeply appreciated.

Anonymous

November 16, 2004