Whittier Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, February 20, 2017
Reflections for Police Officer Keith Wayne Boyer
Godspeed Officer Boyer. My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Special Agent W. Foley
U.S. Government
February 21, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol
February 21, 2017
May the Lord comfort your family Mr. Boyer, and your family of the Whittier Police Dept. Thank you for your service to us all. No greater love is there than to give one's life for another.
R. Tarbell
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept.
February 21, 2017
God speed to you my brother in blue and My family is praying for your family
Police Officer Cody Miller
Eunice Police Department
February 21, 2017
God bless you & your family, Officer Boyer. Thank you for your service! May God protect your fellow officers during this trying time in our beloved Nation!
Civilian, RuthAnn Pratt Cross
February 21, 2017
Thank You for your service to the citizens of Whittier, CA. My sympathies to your immediate family and fellow officers.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE !
Retired Detective Richard Burger
City of Fond du Lac, Wi. Police Dept.
February 21, 2017
R.I.P. BROTHER Boyer!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
February 21, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
February 21, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
February 21, 2017
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"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 who’s 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
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
February 21, 2017
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.
February 21, 2017
May you rest in eternal peace brother! You served your department and country well! Prayers offered up to your family!
Det. Tommy Johnson
MPD DC (Rtd)
February 21, 2017
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-works of Police Officer Keith Boyer during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Officer Boyer.
Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
February 21, 2017
Rest in peace Officer Boyer. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.
OFFICER TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN
February 21, 2017
Avenue of the Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010
Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho
February 21, 2017
Officer Boyer, your heroism & sacrifice will never be appointment. May you rest in peace my brother. My prayers are with your family, friends & co-workers.
Deputy Mary Duncan
LeFlore County Sheriffs Department
February 21, 2017
Final Salute Officer Boyer, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
February 21, 2017
RIP Officer Boyer. Thank you for your service
Security Officer Carol Lincoln
California Security Agency
February 21, 2017
Prayers going up for the family as well as friends. So sorry for everyone's loss. Thank you for the sacrifice that you make everyday.
Tammy Henson
February 21, 2017
God Speed, Brother.
Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ
February 21, 2017
Another hero has been lost. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and department. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your life of service, dedication and selflessness. You are a HERO and will be forever remembered by those you served and by those who love you. God Bless and RIP.
Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012
February 21, 2017
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow Officers of the Whittier Police Department during this very difficult period. Rest in Peace Sir.
K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept. of VA OIG-CID
February 21, 2017
Saddened again to hear another warrior of peace has fallen. May God bless all affected by this tragedy. Thank you Officer Boyer for your service and sacrifice. God bless all our first responders.
Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff Eddie Alve
Osceola County Sheriff Office
February 21, 2017
Brother Boyer, you've served your community well, and have the Gratitude of all of your brethren. You've made the ultimate sacrifice, and you'll never be forgotten Brother Boyer. May God Keep You Close, and May God be with your Family and Friends during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Brother Boyer, We Have The Watch...
Det. K. Robinzine
Berwyn Police Dept.
February 21, 2017
Rest in Peace Officer Boyer. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Boyer Family and the Whittier Police Department.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, New Jersey
February 21, 2017