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REMEMBRANCE

In August, 1994 Officer Willis Cole of the New Cumberland Police Department, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania was shot and killed by a man robbing a coin shop. This page is dedicated to him, and all Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty.

Word came that a cop was killed. Being a cop myself, a friend came up to me and said "Sorry, one of the good guy's got it". He asked me if I knew him. I answered "No".

Later in the day, I reflected on that conversation and realized that my answer to him was wrong.

My Brother

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.
He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.
He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.
He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling and prayed they would understand.
He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.
He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my brother.

Chief of Police - William Smith
Township of Derry Police Department

Related Links:

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS)
The American Police Hall Of Fame & Museum

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