Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Correctional Officer Betts. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 17, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01
January 1, 2013

Thank you for your service and helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO
November 5, 2012

Rest in peace. We'll take the watch from here.

Lieutenant
San Francisco Sheriff's Department
October 20, 2012

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Timothy died. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To his family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Correctional Officer Betts gave to his community and the citizens of Indiana, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 26, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
September 15, 2012

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and kind words in our time of sorrow. It is greatly appreciated. He will be forever in our hearts. Loved and missed by his wife, Gloria, daughters, Amy and Ashley, son, Timothy, son-in-law Jerod, granddaughters, Brylea and Adi and future daughter-in-law Kayla.

Gloria Betts
Wife
September 13, 2012

RIP in peace brother Betts, we won't forget.

Officer A. Roach
Connecticut Department of Correction
September 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with CO Betts' family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY
September 7, 2012

My family and I want you to know that our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Betts' family, friends, co-workers, and agency. Rest In Peace Officer Betts for you were taken from us far too soon but we will carry on for you…

Sergeant Mike Allen (Retired)
California Highway Patrol
September 6, 2012

Thank you for your many years of service Officer Betts. May God bless your family in their time of grief. We have the watch from here...

From All Who Serve
Marshall County Sheriff's Department; Plymouth, Indiana
September 6, 2012

Officer Betts,
Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I am praying for your family, friends, and fellow officers. Another fine officer gone to soon. Gone, but never forgotten.

Karen
Wife of Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff (California)
September 4, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
September 4, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Betts.

Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)
September 2, 2012

I met this man in 1997. Very great man that touched my life and many others. I do not believe the place will ever be the same without him. That is the impact he made on us. He was a Husband,father,grandfather,officer and my friend.. You had to know him to truly understand. Thank you Tim for the laughter,guidance and memories you provided.... RIP

Officer S.Robbins
Indiana Department of Corrections Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
September 2, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
September 1, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!

Kathy and Wives Behind the Badge
Indiana Auxiliary-Wives Behind the Badge, Inc.
September 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905
September 1, 2012

God bless the Betts family.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol
September 1, 2012

Officer Betts was a fun-loving person and would always be there when needed. I will always be grateful for the time we served together, and for the inspiration he has on my life. Officer Tim Betts will live in our hearts forever. Dearly missed.

Officer D. Huston
WVCF, co-worker
August 31, 2012

Officer Tim Betts was a dedicated person. He was a fun-loving person and would always be there when needed. C/O Betts will be dearly missed.

D. Huston, Correctional Officer
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, co-worker
August 31, 2012

Thank you for your service to your state and country. You will always be remembered by your fellow correctional professionals and other public safety members. Rest in peace.

G. Guinn, Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
August 31, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of CO Betts and our support to the IDOC. Your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP my friend.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS Chicago OIG Special Ops
August 31, 2012

It takes a special person to be locked behind these doors. My heart goes out to the family of Officer Betts. May you Rest In Piece and know that your extended family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. T. Lesser
WV Division Of Juvenile Services
August 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept
August 31, 2012

Through The Mist Of Time

When you allow the pain to ease
And let go of the grief
Then you will be able
To feel my peace
Through the Mist of Time.
When you release your wanting and wishing
For things that might have been, should have been
Then you will be able
To hear my voice
Through the Mist of Time.
When you realise the loving part you had to play
In setting my Soul free
Then you will be able
To see, I am always here
Through the Mist of Time

Psalm 23:4- #3 Comforting Bible Verse on Sympathy- No Fear
A Life In Christ Is A Life of Certainty...
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me....Deep Sympathy To The Family and Friend Of Correctional Officer Correctional Officer Timothy Betts ...

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares
August 31, 2012