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

October 3, 2007

I was on Motors for FHP on that date. Brother, it seems like yesterday and yet 19 years have past.

ASCENSION

And if I go,
while you're still here
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
-behind a thin veil you cannot
see through,
You will not see me,
so you must have faith,
I wait for the time when we can
soar together again,
-both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its
fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
---I will be there.


Rest in Peace, Brother…

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

June 1, 2007

Having spent a gread deal of time in Flamingo Park while growing up in South Florida, I was lucky to have known Scott and always looked up to him for his leadership with kids and his great sense of humor.

Last time I saw Scott was at the dry-cleaners next to 7-Eleven on Alton Road and 15 Street. I was picking up some clothes for my Mom and would you know it....as I walked out of the place holding a dress in hand, Scott looked at me and said, "Nice dress Jose" with a funny smirk on his face.

Soon after, we were all devastated by the news of his passing. I feel fortunate to have known him...to have shared a laugh the last time we saw eachother...and to see what a huge impact he made and continues to make in people's lives.

Jose Schmidt
Friend

May 9, 2007

ITS BEEN A LONG TIME I WAS A POLICE EXPLORER WITH MIAMI BEACH AND NOW A POLICE OFFICER WITH THE CITY HOMESTEAD. IVE HEARD LOTS OF STORIES ABOUT YOU AND HOW MUCH OF A HERO YOU WERE AND LET ME TELL YOU THERE IS NO ONE THAT I TALKED TO THAT CAN SAY ANY THING OTHER THAN THE GREAT PERSON YOU WERE I LOOK UP TO OFFICERS LIKE YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

OFFICER VILLARREAL
HOMESTEAD

December 3, 2006

Dear Scott,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and honor your memory. There are no words to describe what your friendship meant to me. Your memories will remain in my heart forever.

As the manager of a facility named in your honor, I have the pleasure of making sure people always remember who you were and the sacrafices you made.

Until I see you again...
Kisses and hugs,
Ellen Vargas

Ellen Vargas
Friend

October 11, 2006

Scott,
Your always in my heart and my thoughts. Erica is beautiful and you would be very proud of her. I will always miss you and be there for her.

Mark

Officer Mark Hallman
Miami Beach Police / Childhood friend

October 8, 2006

July 28,2006

Dear Scott:

Tomorrow would have been your birthday and you would have been 47 years old! You were the Best of the Best and will be in my heart and thoughts forever! I miss you and love you!
Love always and forever
Sherry

Sherry Superfine
Sister

July 28, 2006

Thank you for your service. You are in our hearts and prayers.

June 30, 2006

Thank you for your service Officer Rakow

January 27, 2006

Dear Scott,
May you rest in Peace. You are always in our prays.
We will never forget you.

Your Dispatchers in CDC

Amy Rosen / Dispatcher
Miami Beach Police Department

September 14, 2003

Rest in Peace my dear friend. I know you are doing Gods work in Heaven. You are now safe in Gods arms. Rest well till we all meet again.

Joseph Caragiulo
Miami Police (retired)

Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

Scott,
We all miss you very much, and you will never be gone in our lodge or life's here at the Miami Beach Police Department.

President Robert Jenkins
Miami Beach Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8