Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 13, 2019

RIP,My brother we will take it from this point. May your soul find eternal peace in the presence of God the father.
Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God

Sgt. Derrick D. Lyles
Philadelphia Police Department

August 13, 2019

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the California Highway Patrol. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 13, 2019

My fellow motor rider!!! I am so sorry and hurt to hear yet another officer killed, not only an officer, but one of my brothers in the blue and gold. Watch over us from above Andre!!!

Sgt. Robert DiMiceli (Retired)
California Highway Patrol, Capitol Protection Section

August 13, 2019

Rest in Peace Officer Moye. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Moye Family and the California Highway Patrol.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

August 13, 2019

God Bless you brother. I know you’re in a better place now and thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy my brother, rest easy.

OFC J ANDINO
California Highway Patrol-San Diego (Academy Classmate) CTC 3-16

August 13, 2019

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

August 13, 2019

You were robbed of a full life and career, and California was robbed of a good man and good cop. I do not mourn the death of your murder, but, though I didn't ever meet you, I mourn you as a Brother, Officer Moye.

God Bless and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

August 13, 2019

RIP Officer. We've got it from here.

L/Cpl(R) CH Rose III
SCHP/DPS

August 13, 2019

RIP brother in blue. Thank you for your service. Thinking of your family and your blue family. We have the watch.

Deputy Ashley Landon
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (SD)

August 13, 2019

God bless you , May the good lord be there to comfort your family

Patrolman Robert p Colburn
Boston Police Dept

August 13, 2019

God Bless you Officer Andre Moye , thank you for your service with the California Highway Patrol ❤️ . Thank you for making all the people in the Riverside California Area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices and we are so saddened by this terrible news, you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

August 13, 2019

No greater love has anyone than that they lay down their life for their friends..... Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into your rest. To your family, blood and blue: I will be upholding you in my prayers. May God comfort and strengthen you. Please know that all of us are sending our love- now ... and always.

Deputy (LASD Retired) Daniel Glover
Los Angeles County Sheriff (Retired)

August 13, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Moye. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Our prayers and thoughts to your family and fellow officers. May God Bless all our first responders.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Osceola C
Osceola County Sheriff Office, Florida.

August 13, 2019

Rest In Peace my brother. My thoughts and prayers to your family friends and fellow Officers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Godspeed.

Trooper (Retired) Travis Qualls
Arizona Highway Patrol (DPS)

August 13, 2019

Thank you for your devotion and service to protecting all. Prayers to all. ((HUGS)) xoxoxo

P. Craig
citizen

August 13, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

August 13, 2019

Rest in Peace!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

August 13, 2019

Thank you for your service Officer Andre Moye.
Prayers and condolences for family, friends, and
the California Highway Patrol.

Rest in peace Sir.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

August 13, 2019

Rest in Peace Officer Moya, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

August 13, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

August 13, 2019

RIP Officer Moye. Sincere condolences to his family and fellow colleagues for their tragic loss. Salute and Respect

Constable Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

August 13, 2019

May God welcome you home with open arms. My respects Sir.

Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

August 13, 2019

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Officer Andre Moye on their loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort during this time of grieving. Thank you fellow officer for your dedication and service to your community. Rest in peace fellow Officer Andre Moye.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect

August 13, 2019

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

August 13, 2019