Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer John Bailey

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Saturday, February 25, 2006

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Reflections for Officer John Bailey

THANKS FOR YOUR WISDOM, LEADERSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP. MAY SOMEDAY WE MEET AGAIN AND SOLDIER ON LIKE THE OLD DAYS. PEACE BROTHA
V/R
SGT HERRERA AND FAMILY

SGT JUAN G. HERRERA
U.S. ARMY (WAR BUDDY)

January 22, 2007

I WAS DRIVING IN YORBA LINDA THIS MORNING AND SAW A MEMORIAL STICKER OF JOHN BAILEY ON THE BACK WINDOW OF A VEHICLE. IT BROUGHT BACK MANY MEMORIES OF THAT DAY IN FEBRUARY WHEN WE HEARD ABOUT JOHNS DEATH. MY HUSBANDS PARTNER WAS SHOT LAST YEAR AND THANKFULLY SURVIVED BUT NOT A DAY GOES BY WHEN US AS WIFES THINK ABOUT THE STRESS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUR HUSBANDS JOB. I HAVE KNOWN A FEW OFFICERS IN MY LIFE THAT HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND CAN TELL YOU THAT THERE IS ALWAYS FEAR IN THE BACK OF YOUR MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF THEIR CAREER. MAY ALL OF US TAKE JUST A MOMENT OUT OF OUR BUSY LIVES AND THANK A POLICE OFFICER, ANY POLICE OFFICER FOR THE VERY BRAVE AND DANGEROUS WORK THAT THEY DO. THEY WILL APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT. I HOPE TO ONE DAY START A POLICE OFFICERS WIVES SUPPORT GROUP TO NOT ONLY HELP EACH OTHER WITH OUR EMOTIONS BUT TO HELP FINANCIALLY ALL FAMILIES OF FALLEN OFFICERS.
LISA LACY

lisa lacy
wife of police officer

January 12, 2007

You have a great Christmas with the Father in Heaven... Thank you for serving the Badge.

December 22, 2006

God Bless You and your family...May god comfort the family wife and children as they go through the holdays this year My heart goes out to the family who has experienced a tremendous loss May the LORD comfort your lonely HEARTS this season and continue to protect you and comfort you!

Jackie
citizen

December 15, 2006

HEAVEN WAS NEEDING A HERO


I've always been told
You won't be called home
Until it's your time

I guess heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you


Heaven was needing a hero
and that's you

December 7, 2006

May God be with your family,friends and co-workers.
You will be forever missed by so many. Even one's that never knew you personally. It is apparent you showed couragious strength in everything you did. Be proud of yourself. As a Motor officers wife the reality of what you do everyday is very real to our family.
Officer Bailey please keep watch over all the motor men out there everyday as they do the job they love with all their heart.
May god bless your wife and children and give them comfort.


SBSO Motor officers wife and Police Dispatcher

November 6, 2006

Everytime I read these reflections it hurts. To trooper Bailey's family we say, "thank you". On behalf of my department I would like to extend my sympathies to his family and know that Gregory will NEVER be forgotten. To Gregory I say this, rest in peace, you did you're job well, we'll take the lead from here, go rest.

Det. Barry Saucier
Angelina County Sheriff's Department Lufkin, Texas

October 6, 2006

Greg,
We miss you dearly and think of you all the time. We know you are in a good place now and will take care of us all. You were a wonderful, father, husband, brother, and cousin.

Your munchkin

Leslie Hill
Cousin

September 5, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

July 15, 2006

I admire your bravery and courage to protect society. Those who knew you will be forever touched...

Sabrina, Intern, Oregon State Police

July 13, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER GREGORY JOHN BAILEY,AND HIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.GREGORY IS A TRUE AMERICAN HERO,AND HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND,YOUR WORK HERE ON EARTH IS DONE.TO THE WIFE AND CHILDREN OF OFFICER BAILEY.YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING OVER YOU.HE IS NOW YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL.

LT.ANTHONY M.CAROLLO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 29, 2006

I remember PFC Bailey as a Blackhorse Trooper assigned to Tango Troop, 4/11 in Fulda, Germany. Although the rigors of a cavalry soldier are demanding, I never heard Bailey complain of the duty. Whether in the field during training or in garrison, he was always smiling and joking which kept the morale high. I saw Bailey as a solid man, never wavering. My prayers will be with him and his family.

P. Sluka
4/11 Thunderhorse Squadron

June 27, 2006

I was very sorry to hear about Greg death. I was stationed with him in Fulda, Germany and he was a good soldier and goodf man. I will pray for his family.

SFC (RET) Andrew Musto

June 26, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Bailey, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading all the reflections left for Gregory, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Gregory's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Gregory's life was about so much more than the way he died. Gregory will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Bailey, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/01/03)

June 6, 2006

You will always be in our thoughts and prayers brother. Thankyou for everything you have done for this country. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Wyoming Highway Patrol

May 26, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Bailey:
We grieve with you.
May you "be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord." Psalm 31:24
Grace,
Debbie Brewer
mother-in-law of SC Trooper Jonathan Parker, eow 5/16/2005

Debbie Brewer
friend

May 19, 2006

A Part Of America Died,
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece 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 he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had 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 locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*

CHP EXPLORER
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

May 9, 2006

And the sun comes up without you; it just doesn't know you're gone...you are loved and missed by family, friends, community and country. Thank you for your dedication...Shalom Aleichem...

Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.

April 7, 2006

The members and staff at the Chauffeur Internet Radio are extending our deepest sympathys and condolences to the family, friends and sisters and brothers in uniform who put their lives on the line 24/7. God Bless You All.
ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY...

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
By
Author Unknown
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

March 31, 2006

We will take it from here Officer Bailey. Rest in Peace!

CHP/ELA

Officer R. Montanez
CHP

March 29, 2006

My heart goes out to Officer Bailey’s family, especially his wife, children, parents and sister. It is appalling to know that someone who was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and served daily to make our streets safer was taken in such a tragic manner. As the wife of a CHP Officer currently deployed overseas, I know that Officer Bailey’s wife and children missed him everyday and waited anxiously for his return. I am so sorry for your loss and just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and that your husband/father/son/brother will not be forgotten.

Sandy Ward
Wife of CHP Officer Bill Ward, #14863

March 21, 2006

To the family,
My prayers are with you. I know your pain. I cried when I heard the news of John's death on the day that I returned to Long Beach from my brother's funeral. Mrs. Bailey was right when she said that John was not a victim. John, my brother Earl, and all of the Officers who have died in the line of duty to their state and this wonderful nation are Heroes. They died serving the people and doing a job that they loved. They are the ultimate heroes. Please celebrate these men and women's lives and thank God that these people dedicated their lives to keeping us safe.

Lena Scott
[email protected]
Proud sister of CHP Officer Earl Scott
EOW 2/17/06

Lena Scott
Sister of CHP Officer Earl Scott EOW 2/17/06

March 19, 2006

Officer Bailey,
Your death is a tragedy, but you died in service to your community; a hero. Our condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the CHP. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

March 13, 2006

Classmate, words can't express my sorrow about what happened, so I won't try. I always admired your maturity both as a company commander and an officer. I will miss you, J.D.

Officer J. Owen, # 14629
California Highway Patrol

March 13, 2006

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