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

November 15, 2007

May we never forget this sister in Blue's sacrifice. May her Family, Fellow Deputies, and Friends have Peace in their hearts on this anniversary.

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept, Lewisburg, Pa..

February 4, 2007

As Feb 4, 2006 came and went Robin, I can't believe it has been 12 years without you. I often wonder what it would be like today with you still working with me. You will never be forgotten and each day I walk through the front door at our office and see you smiling face on the wall, it brings back a moment of fond memories with you.
I miss you and I always will.

Sgt. John O'Hagan
Manistee County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2006

Nearly 11 years have past since the Lord called upon you and it still seems like just yesterday we were still partners working together. I have a picture of you and me together at my residence and it is a constant reminder to me of what a special person you were to me and our agency. You were like a big sister to me whenever I had problems and I certainly miss our conversations we shared as partners. I want you to know Robin I miss you and think of you often. Thank you for all memories, the laughter and what I most admired about you, that smiling face. You will always have a place in my heart. Your partner always, John.

Sgt. John O'Hagan
Manistee County Sheriff's Office

December 28, 2004

Rest in peace. You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your service

December 25, 2004

Robin,

Although I never knew you I admire you courage and strength. When I looked your name up on this website, I was very distraught that there was no reflection for you. I heard wonderful things about you and can only wish that I knew you. You died doing the thing that you loved to do, paying the ultimate sacrife. I bid you farewell and I hope you realize that you are not forgotten.

December 18, 2004