Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 7, 2007

Det. Mulligan,
On today, the 14th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

September 26, 2007

I'll never forget you John, I had tremendous respect for your guts and knowledge as a cop. God Bless you.

Sgt Dave Allen
BPD

July 22, 2007

I hope I make you proud, the academy is coming soon hopefully...

Chris Mulligan
Son

July 2, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 13, 2007

Officer Mulligan: The station was never the same after your brutal murder. You were an independant thinker, decent human being, and a terror to all who would break the law. Rest in peace my friend.

Sergeant Paul Joyce
Boston Police (R)

January 16, 2007

My uncle was an inspiration and father figure to me growing up.He will always be with me.I pray for all officers that have passed and thank all who have offered support throughout the years.May every officer,end their watch and return home safe.

Robert J. Shea, Jr.
Det. Mulligan's nephew

November 23, 2006

Detective Mulligan, today marks the 13th anniversary of your brutal, senseless murder. Justice was not served. You killers may get parole, but when will your family be released from the sadness and pain.

God Bless and, considering the circumstances, try to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

September 26, 2006

On 06/07/05 RTG 42-05 remembered Detective John James Mulligan and dedicated our training day to him.

You are not forgotten.

Boston Police Academy RTG 42-05
BPD

November 21, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Mulligan and his fellow officers with the Boston Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Mulligan was so tragically killed.
To Officer Mulligan, it has been twelve years ago since you were so brutally murdered, but you are not forgotten. Your valor and bravery will be forever remembered.


This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Officer Mulligan gave to his community and the citizens of Massachusetts, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 26, 1993

Phyllls Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05.

September 26, 2005

RIP Detecive Mulligan. Our loss is gods gain, my friend.

Detective C-11
Boston Police

August 19, 2005

The ultimate professional cop, an inspiration, a giver, problem solver. The world suffered a great loss John. God has a great gain. You are missed a lot.

Police Officer Bridget Kaskeski
Boston Police Department

May 19, 2004