Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

August 18, 2015

I admire you for dedicating your whole life to the service of others. You are indeed a hero! God Bless you and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

August 18, 2015

My deepest most heartfelt condolences goes out to First Lieutenant Arthur A. Green, in his tragic loss; your extensive service to our nation and to the City of Detroit, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, is deeply appreciated more than words can express or convey! My sincere prayers go out to your comrades, and family/friends! I pray for your wife and two sons, for peace, comfort and strength during this time of bereavement! Rest in Peace my Brother...you have earned your wings and now can protect the skies of heaven!

Sergeant Michael Rayford Powell
State of Arkansas

August 18, 2015

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

August 18, 2015

Rest easy brother.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

August 18, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

August 17, 2015

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

August 17, 2015

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace First Lieutenant Green III. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

August 17, 2015

Rest In Peace Sir.

Citizen
Los Angeles, CA

August 16, 2015

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Ched Miner
Powell PD

August 16, 2015

To the family of First Lieutenant Arthur Green, friends, Chief Gary Hagler, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, may God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your many years of service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Hospital Police Department Goldsboro NC,

August 16, 2015

Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

August 16, 2015

God's peace and speed Lieutenant Green. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

August 16, 2015

RIP Sir

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.

August 16, 2015

Rest in peace Lt. Thank you for your service.

DFC R. Brooks
LCSO

August 16, 2015

1st Psalm

Earnest Hawkins Jr.
Prince Georges County Police MD (ret)

August 16, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

August 15, 2015

We are the protectors placed here by the hands of God. Now you are in the hands of our protector. Rest in Peace Brother. God Bless you and your family.

Lieutenant Louis F. Branda #751
Monroe Township Police, Williamstown NJ
Retired

Lieutenant Louis F. Branda (retired)
Monroe Township Police New Jersey

August 15, 2015

God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

August 15, 2015

First Lieutenant Arthur A. Green, III:

Thank you for your 39 years of law enforcement service to the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan! "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" Matthew 5:9. Let us now celebrate your life and remember your sacrifice. "Greater love has no one that this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13. However, death does not have the final say. And He [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" Luke 23:43. Now, my Brother in Blue, rest easy; we will take it from here. "Well done, good and faithful servant" Matthew 25:11. May the Lord God bless you always!

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs, IHS
Merrimack NH Police Department

August 15, 2015

Rest in Peace First Lt. Green. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Green Family and the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit North

August 15, 2015

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

August 15, 2015

Lt. Green, my thought and prayers are with you, your family and your department. GOD SPEED.

Senior Deputy Dave Zajac
Walton County Sheriff Office GA

August 14, 2015

Rest in peace Brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

August 14, 2015

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2015