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This page is dedicated to the
officers of the
Sacramento Police Department
who have
given the ultimate sacrifice
in the
LINE OF DUTY
Joseph Scott, December 12,1878
Killed in the line of duty
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P.F. "Pop" Becker, April,
1910
Killed in the line of duty
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Erskin Fish, August 11,1935
Killed by suspects who were terrorizing
residents of the Woodlake district.
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Francis Rea, January 3, 1954
Shot in the head during a gun battle.
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Arnold Gamble, February 15,1963
Killed during a gun battle at a
local bar.
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Eugene McKnight, July 23,
1963
Killed while attempting to apprehend
a
robbery suspect.
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Bernard Bennett, May 9,1970
Killed by a sniper while on patrol
in Oak Park
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Andrew Collins, April 19,1972
Killed in a motorcycle accident
while in pursuit
of a suspect..
Doyle Popovich, August 3,
1974
Killed while apprehending a suspect
for grand theft auto
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Rodney Butts, October 15,
1975
Died of a heart attack after a
struggle with a felon.
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Michael Gartrell, April 25,
1991
Killed in a pursuit of a drunk
driver.
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Emily Morgenroth, October
17,1997
Killed when a DUI driver pulled
into her
path as she responded to assist
fellow
officers on a felony vehicle stop.
William C. Bean,Jr. February
9, 1999
Killed in the line of duty
during a vehicle stop.
End of Watch
A Part of America Died Somebody killed a policeman
today, and a part of America
died. Apiece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his
side.The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding
his rights.While a young widowed mother must work
for her kids, and spend
many long, lonely nights. The beat that he walked
was a battle field too, just as
if he'd gone off to war. Though the flag of our nation
won't fly at half mast, to his
name they will add a gold star. Yes, somebody killed
a policeman today, in your
town or mine.While we slept in comfort behind our
locked doors, a cop put his life
on the line. Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark
city street, and he stands at each
new rookie's side. He answered the call, of himself
gave his all, and a part of
America died.
The Police Officer's Prayer
O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal wisdom embrace the universe,
watch over all the
police officers and law enforcement officers. Protect them from
harm in the performance of
their duty to stop crime, robberies, riots and violence.
We pray, help them keep our streetsand homes
safe day and night. We recommend
them to your loving care because their duty is
dangerous. Grant them your unending
strength and courage in their daily assignments.
Dear God, protect these brave men
and women, grant them your almighty protection,
unite them safely with their families
after duty ends. For these men and women truely
walk the "Thin Blue Line", Amen.
The Cop
His job has always been to protect and serve.
The pay is far less then he deserves.
He patrols the streets eight hours a day.
His back-up is still ten minutes away.
He’s the nicest man that you’ve ever met.
Some people thank him, but many forget.
“Why does he do this?” Many will ask.
No silver bullets. He wears no mask.
Decent pay and a little respect.
Is it too much for him to expect?
Some nights he worries and is unable to sleep.
With layoffs and lawsuits, seven days a week.
But he keeps on fighting the war on the streets.
Answering calls and patrolling his beat.
Considered lucky, because he’s still alive.
Collecting a pension at age fifty-five.
To those who have fallen, doing their job.
At domestic disputes or stores being robbed.
I ask your family and all of your friends.
“How can we stop the violence... WHEN WILL IT END?”
Marc Haiungs Sr.
Kern County S.D.
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Sacramento's
POLICE / SHERIFF Memorial Foundation
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