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

January 2, 2008

Miss you Lieu, GOD BLESS..

Detective Reyes
NYPD (Ret)

October 18, 2007

Freddy, I am thinking of you today as I have always for the past 11 years. I still remember the day I took the picture of you on this site, the day you became a sergeant. You told me again that day how you loved the job and you loved the streets. I'm sure they both miss you as I do.

Ellen
friend

October 18, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service.

This writer is pleased that justice was quickly served on your behalf

Van Den Berghe
nh

October 16, 2007

Hello Feddy I learn about this website through the Orange County Sheriif's Office which I'm now a memember of after the 21 years in the N.Y.P.D. sounds crazy right, you are probably cracking up. I'm now living in Orlando and not a day goes by when the fellas from the 63 Pct. come down and we remember about the crazy, hilarious, unbelievable and yes unforgettable times we had with you. I pray that God will always keep you and your family safe always. You are definitely missed "GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS"......

P.O. Jose Colon Ret.
N.Y.P.D.

September 11, 2007

Lieutenant, judging by the comments your friends and loved ones have left for you, one can plainly see what a remarkable life you have lead. I am sorry that I never had the pleasure of meeting you. I now ride the horse in the NYPD Mounted Unit, named affectionately, "Lt. Freddy". It is my honor to explain to people the origins of his name. Your courage has humbled many, and rest assured, you will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Kevin T. Brady
New York City Police Department

April 21, 2007

When someone tragically took your life I was just entering into college. I am now an officer who makes it a point everyday to "pay it forward" for my brothers and sisters who have gone too early. Thank you for the work that you have done.

To you and your family we pray for the continued strength that is needed when trying to understand such a heartbreaking event. You are not forgotten Lt. May your eternal sleep be restful and may you see your family again.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

January 21, 2007

Dear Freddy,
Here's to the times we felt alive. Remembering you as I have each day for the last decade.

Ellen
friend

October 18, 2006

10 years have gone by quickly and I think of you and your family often.God Bless.

det gillespie
nypd

September 18, 2006

Happy 50th, Lieutenant. Wish you were here.

June 18, 2006

I just read your story and wanted to say thank you for your service to the City of New York.

Rest in Peace, Sergeant, and may god be with you always.

Police Sergeant
Everett, Massachusetts

May 10, 2006

Freddy,
working with you for eight years in the 84 pct was an honr I will always cherish. You had a gift of keeping things light and making people laugh. You left a long legacy of people in the NYPD who are better for having known you.Thank you for all the great memories.

Jimmy P

October 25, 2005

Time goes by, life is hectic, but there isn't a day that I don't think of you, what we knew, all we shared, how much we laughed, the long talks over tea...

Always,
Ellen

Ellen

October 18, 2005

To the family and friends of Lt. Federico Narvaez and his fellow officers with the New York City Police Department:

On this the ninth anniversary of his untimely death, please know that Lt. Narvaez is not forgotten.
On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when he was brutally murdered.

May you continue to be comforted by the caring and support of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. Lt. Narvaez's valor and dedication is not forgotten.

I know that he continues to watch over his wife and daughter and other loved ones.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Federico gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 18, 1996.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

October 18, 2005

Not a day goes by that you are not in my prayers. The sacrafice you made will never be forgotten.

Sgt Christopher Gately
NYPD

May 9, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

October 18, 2004

Eight years and it still feels like yesterday. I'll miss you always.

Ellen

Ellen

October 17, 2004

Hey Freddie:

Not an old "war story" with your name in it gets told by the guys without us cracking up in laughter! you are sorely missed, but we try to remember your sense of humor and what a great boss you were. I still keep in touch with your wife and daughter and we get together sometimes. The two of them and my wife and I went out for dinner on your last anniversary in your memory. But of course you already know that. They miss you deeply but you taught them well, they're hanging tough. I know you're looking down on them very proud. i miss you, but I'll catch up to you on the other side.

Detective Mike Kuzemchak
NYPD

July 8, 2004

My Dearest Freddy,

It's been seven years now and although
you are not here with me, you will
always be in my heart. I see you in
our daughter, Katrina. She has your
eyes and yes, she has inhereited your
brand of humor.
Remember,you once took up karate,well
guess what, so has Katrina. She is
now a black belt. I know you must
be very proud of her, as I am.
I know with you as Katrina's guardian angel, you will continue to help her
keep focus through out her life.

God bless you.
WITH ALL MY LOVE,
YOUR WIFE
MARILYN
you will continue to look after her

MARILYN NARVAEZ

June 16, 2004

Rest in peace brother Federico, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

May 20, 2004

You are not forgotten.................

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

April 8, 2004

God must have wanted you very badly, as you seemed to have been both loved and respected by all who came in contacted with you! I am very sorry that I never had the honor to have met you. The world is a darker place without you and those like you that paid the ultimate price for doing their job. Thank you and rest assured that you will never be forgotten!

Private citizen

December 13, 2003

God bless you and your family for your sacrifice.

Anonymous

September 19, 2003

I heard the call come over the radio 10-13(shots fired).

After the smoke cleared,we found you mortally wounded.

Not a day goes by that I don't remember that night.

It is forever burned into my memory.

Freddie you were the definition of what a cop should be.

You led by example and not by your rank or position.

You were a friend to all your co-workers.

I pray for you and the family you left behind(Madeline & Katrina).

May you watch over and protect all Law enforcement agents in the dangerous career we have chosen.

God bless you and keep you.

P.O Peter M. O'Brien
New York City Police Department, NY

I will always remember you Steady Freddy I miss you you very much. I still talk about you from time to time and tell all those police officers that never had the pleasure of meating you what a wonderful person you were. I still have the santa claus you gave me, I bring it out every christmas. Well just know you will never be forgotten.
Ev

Police Officer Evelin Gutierrez
NYPD