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

December 19, 2007

Hey Al,

1/21/95 was one of the hardest days I had as a police officer. I think of that day often and remember everyone (NEU and Bike Unit), in the lounge laughing and preparing prior to leaving to execute that warrant. Little did we realize we would lose you soon after. You were a good friend and Great Cop. You are not forgotten. I have the NYS FOP Police Memorial on my post in Hicksville and have have visited it often in tribute to you and others. God bless you and your family.

PO Mike Schmitt
NCPD/ formally NYCHPD

September 15, 2007

Al, It has been long time pal, but I will never forget your great sense of humor while we all worked together in the basement of ravenswood in NEU. You will always be remembered. Ret P.O. Pat Fazio HPD/NYPD

Ret P.O.Pat Fazio
Housing/ NYPD

February 28, 2007

AL "B"
Was a great father & a great husband! I worked with Al for
a number of years and got to know him and his family! Al cared nothing more but to make sure we as a team(Bronx/Queens NEU)got back to "the base" safe and sound; and go home to our families at the end of our tour! Al was one of the biggest & happiest family man I have ever met!
He will be missed by many, Great guy, great cop, great friend! We miss you and my thoughts are always with you!

Ret. Det Scott Walsh
Housing Police/NYPD-Friend/Co-worker

February 23, 2007

Al, I cannot believe it has been over 10 years. I enjoyed our conversations at Ravenswood and you were a Great Cop!.

You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless you Al,

Brian Wall

Sgt. Brian Wall (ret.)
Housing Police / NYPD

February 7, 2007

It breaks my heart to see Det.Boesch with his son in the photo. God bless the Boesch family ,although i did not know Det. Boesch he seemed to be a good husband,father and Police Officer.

Ofc. Cuellar
Miami Beach Police Deparment

October 22, 2006

Never to be forgotten! God bless the Boesch family.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD

October 11, 2006

DET.ALFRED T.BOESCH,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO,TO THE FAMILY YOUR HUSBAND,DAD IS IN HEAVEN WITH A GROUP OF FINE OFFICERS,WHO ARE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY AND THE NYPD FAMILY. ALFRED WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON,REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.

LT. A .CAROLLO
NYPD

May 19, 2006

Al,
Its been over 10 years since that tragic day. I cant believe how time has flown. We grew up together. Since we were kids, I still remember us hanging out when we were about 7 years old. We became cops together. I know you were a great cop. You were a great friend, and I still miss you to this day. I pray that you are at peace with St. Michael and all the "good" cops in heaven. I know you are.
Bobby.......aka "Heado"

D/Sgt. R. Galgano
Nassau County Police Dept.

May 3, 2005

I worked with Al when we were just starting out in policework in P.S.A. 8. I would like his family to know that he is thought of often.
I remember the laughs we had during and after work back in the Bronx.
We miss you buddy.
Larry M.

Ret. Det. Larry Menniti
H.P.D. / N.Y.P.D.

March 9, 2005

Your duty and sacrifice will never be forgotten. I will always think of the family you left behind. Thank you for serving our city. Rest in Peace.

Roger Singh
NYPD Auxiliary Officer

September 25, 2004

Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates
Concerned citizen