Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.


Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 23, 2021

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

February 23, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead.

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 23, 2021

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Dominguez. Clearly, he lived a life of service to his country. I am praying for your comfort and peace.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

February 23, 2021

Dominguez family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Officer Dominguez thank you for your service to your Country, Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Rudy Jones ( Retired )
Former Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Police Dept

February 23, 2021

Semper Fidelis

Lt. Michael Frost
Lexington Va Police

February 23, 2021

May God welcome you home with open arms. Thank you for your service to our country to your community and to our Corps. My respects Sir.
Semper Fi

Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 23, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Police Officer Horacio Dominguez on their tragic loss while he was in the line of duty. May our Lord give them the needed comfort and strength they need during this difficult time. Thank you Police Officer Horacio Dominguez for your service and dedication to our nation and your community. Rest in peace our brother in blue.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

February 23, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 23, 2021

we appreciate and recognize your service. Thank you
Rest in Peace

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

February 23, 2021

Rest In Peace Police Officer Horacio Dominguez! Thank you for your service with the Miccosukee Tribal Police Department and for your service with the United States Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your young daughter, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to all of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

February 22, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Dominguez
The EOW Riders thank you for your service, your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten

Allison McCarter
Beyond the Call of Duty
EOW Ride to Remember

February 22, 2021

Rest in peace brother.

Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

February 22, 2021

May you Rest In Peace my brother officer and condolences to your family

Ret. PO Jo Dominguez
NYPD

February 22, 2021

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

February 22, 2021

RIP

Mrs Cindy Shinners
Step mom to Master Officer Joseph Shinners EOW 1/5/19

February 22, 2021

Rest in peace Brother Horacio, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

February 22, 2021

RIP, Officer Dominguez. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 22, 2021

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

February 22, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Dominguez. You are forever in our prayers.

Class 49-20 Basic Academy Recruits
Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office

February 22, 2021

So sad to hear the news.

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

February 22, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 22, 2021

Officer Dominguez, our Lord will reward you abundantly for your selfless dedication to keep your community safe and peaceful. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 22, 2021

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

February 22, 2021

May the Lord Bless you and your family during this time of grieving. Thank you for your service to protect the people that your served. You will never be forgotten

Mr Paul Gutierrez
God Bless you and your family Officer Dominguez

February 22, 2021