Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

its been almost 7 years and I miss you every single day!! I miss your wisdom,integrity,understanding love, your constant loving care,your friendship, your quiet company. will this hurt ever go away? I dont think so...

April 14, 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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 31, 2008

Feb 4, 2008


Cecil,

And the Rest of the Gurr Family,
First off, I hope that Cecil is looking down and is supportive of my postion and status support I have given and continue to give RPD and the Childrens Justice Center, that would be one of the orgainzations that I would hope the UHP would strongly support it is I have told Comisher and Kimmie Russell There is only one type of person who sends me into a new world of Ticked off, that is someone who knowling abuses a child in anyway, they are only guilty of being born and that is not or should be in anyway a bad thing, they are a gift from god, Cecil I and Ben (LT. BEN LEMNON) have shared many wonderful memories we have of you, you have left a void and memory and all the good work you have done related to Uintah Basin Law Enforcement cannot an should not ever be replaced
We all miss you and continue to morn you're lost

Trooper Reg"Reggie" B. Labrum
Honorary Trooper Utah Highway Patrol Section Five Bravo Crew Duch Co

February 4, 2008

dear grandpa, we wish you were still here so we could see you and play with you. we love you and miss you. Ethen and Emmett

"Dear grandpa i mist you a lot." I wish you wre still here.
I love you a lot. I wish you would meet my bro's.
Me and Keston and Ivroy and me Kaleb mist you a lot. Well
Love Kaleb

grandsons

January 21, 2008

Chief,
You cross my mind so often. It doesn't seem that it has been this long since you left. It's hard to find a true friend and you were that. I know you are looking out for all of us who were " your men". God's peace to you Cecil.
Tom Angle

Tom Angle
RPD

January 14, 2008

I saw your photo featured today and wanted to say thank you for your service. You are still a warrior and hero.
You will NOT be forgotten. Your service was NOT in vain.

Sgt Lisa Satcher
Gainesville Police Department Florida

December 8, 2007

I think about you daily and all of the good things that you did for our community. It will never be forgotten and neither will you.

September 25, 2007

Last night I went to your tombstone and sobbed. Everything changed so much since you left us. My youngest child was just certain that the terrorist bombings of 9/11 would not have ever happened, "if Chief Gurr was here." The kindness and compassion you showed to everyone is what we all hang onto at times that it seems our broken hearts will never heal.
9-19-07

September 19, 2007

My dearest uncle I miss you so much. It's just not the same when I went home without you and grandma there. Please keep your eye on her we all know the mischief she likes to get into.
over 6 years and it seems like it was just yesterday I was helping build your new house... I love you uncle watch over my mother please, I will never forget all the good times we have shared. Your a true soldier. I love you and will never forget you tell great grandma I said hi and I love all of you.

September 1, 2007

I miss you so much.

August 24, 2007

You are a hero and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Officer L. Southwick
Lehi P.D.

July 10, 2007

Its been 6 yrs and I still think about You and what a great man you were. No one will every be the Chief you were...

Dispatcher Shanya Massey
Federal Police Denver (Former Uintah Basin Dispatcher)

July 7, 2007

You are always on my mind, not just those days designated to remind me of you. I look forward to seeing you again.

June 17, 2007

great news;; an other Gurr is on the way. But I suppose you already know that. Teach our children well I know you are playing with those yet to come as I type. we miss you here so very much. Continue to watch over all of us until we are together again. 123

March 12, 2007

Over 5 years have passed since you were called away. You have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case for you are a true hero and heroes never die. Thank you for you dedicated service to law enforcement and to your Country. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 24, 2007

You are never far from my thoughts and prayers. Five Christmases now... God Speed, I love you dad.

December 23, 2006

I see you in him. He is definately his own person, an amazing and honorable one all on his own; but so much like you. It seems the world still holds a piece of you here. Look after him and help keep him safe if you can, you know better than anyone the dangers of being society's strength.

November 12, 2006

You're still my hero, my friend, my mentor. Thanks for all you did in this life to help others. I've never met another more dedicated, honest, or compassionate. Your example and friendship will endure with me forever. God bless you and your family.

annonymous

July 21, 2006

5 years today why doesnt this get any easier?? I miss you so..... 123

July 6, 2006

Thinking of your family on the fifth anniversary of your birth in Heaven. God, grant them peace in the knowledge that you have him safely in Your hands.

Your brothers have it in hand, rest easy warrior.

L Robertson
APD, LEO's Wife

July 6, 2006

A man so remembered with love and respect never dies but continues to live on in the hearts and minds of others.May you Rest in Peace and may your Family have The Lords comfort until the chain links again.

July 6, 2006

I have a favor to ask of you. I just learned a good friend of mine who was a police officer out of state was killed today. He was on duty when a man walked up to his car and shot him. There was no reason, he had no reason is what they said. It's so sad to think of that and to remember you and that it will be 5 year's in 5 day's. Serena and I were talking about you today on the phone, we both do that alot still. It's hard for her at this time of year, she never fail's to stop at the tree by the side of the road when she come's home now eather. We miss you. Could you find my friend when he get's up to where you are and just let him know it's all ok. He had a big heart and I'm sure he'll be a little sad having to go away. Remind him of the last talk him and I had about life and that no matter what I will alway's love him and never forget as I will never for get you and your family, my thought's are with you all alway's.
Thank's chief.
Debbie Butcher

Deborah Butcher

July 1, 2006

I miss you as much as ever... My heart still breaks when I think about you. Your influence is still felt by us. Sometime I imagine you are watching over us. I saw the youngest reaching for something the other day that I couldn't see. The oldest used to do the same thing when he was the same age. I'm sure God still allows you to come down and watch over us. Please look out for the little ones. The world is so wicked I worry for them. I worry for us. Help us pass the test; I think we will need the help. Reach down and give us a hand as often as you can. I love you.

April 30, 2006

4,19,06

Cecil,

Well the RPD has gone through some changes since you tragic departure the Roosevelt misses you and you're death has left a void, if it was not for you I would not have a strong and became a strong supporter of Uintah Basin area Law Enforcement and especially the Utah Highway Patrol, you were someone I really looked up too and admired and ejoyed visit with whenever you came into L and L we are miss you and morn you're lost and you being everyones Chief that void will not easily filled or replaced
Sincerlly
Reggie Labrum
UHP UHT Section Five

Reg "REGGIE" B. Labrum UHP UHT
Sort of Honorary Trooper Utah Highway Patrol

April 19, 2006

You still live in the actions and lives of the kids.... Thank You. They are wonderful people and I know you are just as proud as I. the pain is still too great! 123 me

K1- 1/2

April 13, 2006