Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE AND BY YOUR ACTIONS TO SAVES LIVES. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 2, 2008

"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 31, 2007

Derrik:

I remember. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Mike Pearlman
Belmont Co. SO ( former Sgt. CMHA PD )

August 12, 2007

Real men save lives and Officer Lanier is a real man. One word to decribe him; HERO!!

November 18, 2006

It was great working with you Derrik, We will meet again. Keep an eye on us.

Chief David Cimperman
Barnhill Vil PD ( Former Partner of Derrik )

August 7, 2006

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

May 15, 2006

Brother Lanier,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 18, 2006

Police Officer Derrik Lanier
I, can remember in 1993 when you were helping us process for the job. You were very honest with us and helpful. Remember after I was finally hired, and receive a broadcast or an on view to respond to a call and needed back up. You were always there to serve. You will always be missed by me and all others that worked with you.

May you now rest in peace forever.

SPO Kenneth R. Puree #226
CMHA PD

December 1, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Lanier.
Know that your memory lives on.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

March 2, 2005

~~~To those I Love and Those Who Love Me~~~

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while if indeed you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

January 15, 2005

Rest easy, brother. You are not forgotten. You lived and died a hero. May God comfort those you leave behind and may he condemn your killers.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

My prayers are with your family. Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

I was working the night of your death. I was a rookie, in my last month of probation. I was the second car on the scene. When we heard the "Shots fired , Officer Down " at 96th and Madison , we got there as fast as we could, but, alas , we could not save you. The only cosolation I take is the fact that you were wearing the uniform you loved and died doing what you wanted. God bless and keep your soul.

Anonymous

Officer Lanier was a great officer. I enjoyed working with him. He was the gentle bear. You are missed

Ex- SPO now C/O Revelt
Florida Dept of Corr.