Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in peace, Senior Officer Christian. Thank you for your service to this community. Your sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, ACCPD and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Greene County Citizen
March 22, 2011

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you have given. You are gone but surely not forgotten! We will miss you and know that you are now watching over us from above.

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Border Patrol Agent Jeremy Spivey
Former co-worker
March 22, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Know your killer will be found and pay for what he did. Watch over as your fellow officers continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Athens-Clarke County PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY
March 22, 2011

This has already been a rough year for those who wear the badge. Unbelievable that it happened here. I am so sorry for the sacrifice. It is so senseless and wasteful. I wonder how the kids will ever understand. Thank you for your service Brother. May God watch over your family and your fellow Officers.

Deputy Doug Mattox
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office
March 22, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police
March 22, 2011

Rest well warrior. May God bless you and your family.

Senior Officer Sheffield
March 22, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
March 22, 2011

To the family, friends and co-workers of Senior Officer
Elmer Christian. It really upsets me to learn of this incident and the terrible loss you have all suffered. The level of violence faced by Police Officers in this country today is shocking. I acknowledge the bravery of your loved one. He will forever be honored in our profession. God Bless you all at this time.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department
March 22, 2011

Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.

Officer
Georgia
March 22, 2011

Walk the good beat in heaven my friend. Your time in hell is served. Thank you for your dedicated service and my condolences to the Athens-Clarke Police Department and family.

Officer B. Hart
Atlanta Police
March 22, 2011

R.I.P. and God Bless you and your family and the officer's of the Athens-Clarke Police Dept. We will carry on the good fight in your memory.

Detective
Marietta Police Dept. GA
March 22, 2011

I'm sorry for tyhe loss of this officer and the pain his family and friends are going thru. This man is a hero along with all of the officers that protect and serve us everyday and this is very tragic to all involved. God be withh all of you during this time and just know that we are all praing for all of you.
Cindy Allen Collins

Anonymous
March 22, 2011

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13 NIV. Officer Christian is a true hero that will never be forgotten. May God always bless and watch over his wife, children, family and friends.

Detective
Tampa Police Department
March 22, 2011

May GOD be with you in PEACE... Thanks for keeping Athens, GA (Clarke County) safe. Peace and Love

Loleeta Linston
March 22, 2011

My heart aches to know you are gone. We will continue the job and think of you often. My prayers are with your ACCPD family as well as your imediate family. God Speed my Brother in Blue!

Deputy Pete Finch
Greene County Sheriff's Office
March 22, 2011

Godspeed. You will be missed.

Wes Bray
Barrow County
March 22, 2011

Rest in peace. Thank you for your service. My prayers are with your family.

Po. J. Brady
White plains police
March 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to SPO Christians family, friends and the ACCPD family. Such a senseless los of life. God Speed SPO Christian.

Joe Zachmann
March 22, 2011

God Bless you and your family. Your loss is felt all across this nation as the Thin Blue Line is this day a little thinner. Your sacrifice is not in vain as as officers, deputies, and troopers across the nation will continue to mete out justice to those that seek to do harm!

OFC Dustin Barnett
Peoria Police Department - Peoria, IL
March 22, 2011

Off Christian, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department
March 22, 2011

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Sr.Officer Christian. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Officer Christian and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
March 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to every member associated with Officer Christian. May God bless you and help you through this very difficult time. Although we did not know Officer Christian personally, we have the utmost respect for the man he was. He was a HERO and a man of honor. There are no words that can help....but we hope it does help to know there are those of us who appreciated this wonderful man serving to protect.

Earl & Lynne Benton
Concerned peopl who care
March 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of this,I can relate to your family and children. My dad was shot to death when I was 9 yrs old. It has now been 45 yrs ago.I am now 54 I still miss him.May God give you all Grace during thest difficult times.I will be praying for the Christian Family as well

Tim Thomas
Lexington NC
March 22, 2011

God Bless You and Rest In Peace Officer Christian. Thank you, Terry Granato

Terry Granato
Border Agents Mom
March 22, 2011

To family and friends:
'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

RIP Officer Buddy Christian.

Sgt. Randy Keenan
Alameda, CA Police Dept.
March 22, 2011