Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police
End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 2017
Reflections for Police Officer Houston James Largo
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!
"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 who’s 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
March 13, 2017
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
March 13, 2017
Rest In Peace Officer Largo. My condolences to your family and friends.
ECO Keith R. Levanway
New York State Environmental Conservation Police
March 13, 2017
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
March 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers for Officer Largo's family and friends. His selfless service will not be forgotten.
no rank, Lynn Garst
Florida Department of Corrections
March 13, 2017
Our Condolences and thoughts go out to Officer Largo's Family and Friends-RIP WARRIOR
Chief Marshal
Mesquite Marshal Office
March 13, 2017
My heart goes out Officer Largo's family for this unconscionable act. May will all find it in our thoughts to remember him well.
No rank, David M duarte
No agency. Brother in arms
March 13, 2017
Rest in peace Officer Largo!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
March 13, 2017
Deepest condolences, prayers for friends and family......
Lt. Marvin Ryals
El Paso County Sheriff's Department-El Paso, Tx.
March 13, 2017
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.
March 13, 2017
Rest in Peace Officer Largo. Condolences to all your family and to the Navajo Nation Police Officers.
Senior Investigator, Frank D. Brown
Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor
March 13, 2017
You will be Greatly missed Houston!!! You are an awesome Officer. I enjoyed the time I spent with you as your training Officer with Gallup PD. You were one hell of an Officer and always went the extra mile!! RIP Houston!!
FTO Andy Yearley 2939
Gallup Police Department
March 13, 2017
God bless you and your family and thank you for your service brother
Detective Robert Redanauer
Philadelphia police
March 13, 2017
Officer Largo
Thanks for serving your community, state and this great nation. Your sacrifice is certainly not what we would have wanted but we honor you. You are mourned by all of your brothers and sisters within our profession.
James Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (RET)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office (Reno) and Nevada DPS
March 13, 2017
Rest in peace Officer Largo. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten
OFFICER TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN
March 13, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 13, 2017
Final Salute Officer Largo, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
March 13, 2017
My Prayers are for his family, the officers he served with and for the Navajo Nation. May you all find comfort and peace during this time.
Detective (Retired) Robert Ames
Travis County Sheriff's Office
March 13, 2017
Rest in peace. We'll take it from here brother. Couldn't have asked for a better brother in blue or roommate through our academy. You will be greatly missed.
Officer Clinton Martinez
Peoria Police Department
March 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Largo. Rest in Peace Brother.
Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office
March 13, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Largo. With large amounts of native American DNA, plus all police officers being my brothers, I mourn this brother.
Sincerely,
Retired Police Sergeant
Eugene Donald Hayek
Ret. Sgt. E Hayek
Ramsey NJ. Police Dept
March 13, 2017
A True an American Hero, America thanks you and your family. May Police Officer Houston Largo rest in eternal peace, God bless.
Anthony Carollo
NYPD
March 13, 2017
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Largo. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Navajo Division of Public Safety.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
March 13, 2017
Rest in Peace Officer Largo.
Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Aizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
March 13, 2017
God Bless our fallen HERO and his family, friends and department.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your dedicated, loyal and selfless service to your community Officer Largo. May you find peace and comfort in God's hands. RIP HERO
Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012
March 13, 2017