Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 12, 2007

Twelve years have passed since you were called away and you have not been forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family hopefully never let that happen. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

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

July 31, 2007

Officer Gay, your service and your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

A Friend in New York

May 29, 2007

On behalf of my family, we just want to send a huge thank you out to everyone that leaves a reflection about Greg. This web-site really does help when you are missing your loved one! So, please continue leaving messages, for us, and him! LOVE YOU GREG!

Christy
Sister

October 26, 2006

Rest in Peace, Officer Gay. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2006

Hey uncle I just thought i would drop by and give you a late 36th birthday and you are still in my heart and I still love you

Josh Hudson
Nephew

October 20, 2006

I will always love you!!!!

Bryan Gay
your son

October 6, 2006

Greg..... you are more than a friend.... once in your life you meet someone that really touches your soul.... and that person in my life was Greg. People that didnt know him really missed out. To his family I know his anniversary of his death is coming up and I am so sorry because I know you still feel the pain. But look up in the sky and see that twinkling star! Always loved and never forgotten

Just a friend

July 18, 2006

i remember the first day i met you at the andalusia police . you thought because i was an fhp trooper at the time that i could do anything and new everything about working accidents. a few months after leaving the fhp i started working with you and you saw i was just another cop and really didn't know too much. i could talk to you and you would listen. you had a few problems until i told you i had some too. that helped us relate real well.
i remember i told you that although i had never done any street drugs in my life but i believed that i was developing a problem with prescription drugs. you were astounded and couln't believe it. perhaps some other cop will this message to and recieve help.
i remember when hubert anderson advised me that you had been killed and how it hurt. i know you were a Christian, so i know i'll see you again.
to greg's family, he and john lee and i would talk about family and greg loved his faily
May GOD Bless you my friend

Dwight e. evans

dwight e. evans
florida highway patrol(retired)

July 18, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!

June 23, 2006

How true it is, the very people you fought for forget that you are gone, and that your family is left without you! No peacekeeper should EVER be forgotten NO MATTER how long ago he was killed!You will always be remembered blue angel!!!!

March 1, 2006

Just to let everyone know that reads this.... it really does mean alot to the family. You know right after the funeral everyone was so supportive, but as the years go along...the visits from people stop, noone calls to see how you are.... and you kinda feel lost. The other day I drove by the cemetary where Greg is buried my family and I have a "ritual" we blow the horn and way.... so I told myself .... on the way back I am gonna stop.... so about 3 miles from the cementary on the way back I was listening to the radio and a song came on that Greg and I use to listen to as teenagers....(Def Lepord) and I smiled to myself and turned the radio up LOUD because that's how Greg use to listen to his music(LOL).... so I pulled up there to his grave and just sat staring at his headstone while the song was playing and thinking back to when we were "young and crazy".... when the song ended I got out and went up there to his grave.... and "talked" to him..... I said this is crazy its been over 10 years and it seems like yesterday! I talked to him about what all was going on with everyone. And it hit me..... I haven't had a dream about Greg in a long time.... I have forgot the sound of his voice.... and I looked up to the sky and said "Greg.... I have got to know you are still with me?" and I don't know what I thought would happen, but NOTHING happened..... so I stood there for a few more minutes and still nothing.... (and by this time the tears are flowing freely).... well I told him bye and I would talk to him later and I love you. I got back into my car and turned it on.... on the radio a song was playing...." In the arms of a Angel"..... and I knew that was my sign.... I knew Greg was there with me. When I look at his two sons.... thats all I see is Greg and it gives me such a good feeling. I would love to have Greg back into our lives. But I know he is up there walking the streets of Gold.... waiting on us to join him. Instead of patroling the streets down here ... He is up there on watch! MY Angel... My Hero..... MY BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He will always be loved and remembered !!!!!!!!!!!
Greg you are deeply missed! Thank you for now being our Angel!

Love Always,
Your Sister,
Christy

Christy Sister

February 18, 2006

It's been 10 years, but time hasn't
diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 22, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

November 2, 2005

It is coming up on ten years that you have been gone. Hope you are still watching us and making sure we are fine.Love You brother

Christopher Long

July 21, 2005

Son, I love you. And I miss you very much. I truly hope that you had a wonderful 36th birthday. I wish I could have shared it with you. Love very much, Mom.

Barbara Gay-mother

June 29, 2005

Officer Gay although we did not know you, we know the agony that your family and friends feel and felt. So many law enforcement family members are with you.

May you rest in peace and keep watch over the rest of us. God Bless you and your service, sir.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 22, 2005

I just wish Greg could see how we all still love him today. Even though its been 10 years I still miss him. Love always, Your sister, Christy

Christy -Sister

May 18, 2005

God bless you son of the South. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

August 26, 2004

Officer Gay,

Rest in Peace Brother.........Never forgotten.

Officer
NC

April 28, 2004