 | Corporal Christopher Michael Shea
Delaware State Police
Delaware
Sunday, July 18, 2004 |
Chris,
Man this week has stired up some raw emotion.The loss of another great man.
You are missed so much .
Your wife and i have cried for you on occasions and it has made me realize what a strong mother and wife she has been for you and your children.I am grateful for the time i knew you and the time i have now with your wife and kids.Tyler and Christopher are so close ,and Lizzy and Tiffany are wonderful friends.I miss you Chris may you and all the fallen heros RIP.
Love,Angela Angela Ware
Friend
2009-09-04
Chris,
Thinking of you and your family a lot these last few days. RIP. You are not forgotten. Anonymous
2009-09-03
chris...
wow, today and last night has been one big rolling "nightmare" of losing you all over again...
as you know, Georgetown PD lost one of their own, Patrolman Chad Spicer...i know you were at the gates greeting him as one of heaven's newest warriors...
please let him rest assure that his family and daughter will be taken care of, and he will NEVER be forgotten just as our family has received the same comforting, even 5 years later!...
i LOVE you so much still to this day, and i miss you more and more with every passing day!!...i truly cannot wait to be with you again!!...but, i know my time on earth isn't thru as i am raising our children the BEST i can!!...christopher starts 3rd grade next week, and lizzie will be in 1st...you would be so PROUD of them both!!
continue to R.I.P. my sweet love!!!...
until we meet again,
susan Susan Shea
Widow of DSP Cpl. C.M. Shea
2009-09-02
We never forget our own. Officer RM Taylor
US DOJ
2009-08-11
Corporal Shea,
I read in Police Beat magazine that you enjoyed Jimmy Buffet. I never knew you but I always think of you when I hear Margaretville. I was hit head on in a collision but the Lord has more plans for me. RIP Corporal. Trooper
2008-10-01
We remember you brother on the 4th anniversary of your deat. Rest in peace. Cpl Surowiec
Delaware State Police
2008-07-27
Thinking of you on the 4th anniversary of your EOW. Boy, I was reading about 4 pages of reflections and I just had to stop. The pain is inconceivable. You have missed so many special moments, milestones and celebrations. You are greatly missed. I am sure you are having your own special moments, but those are so far removed from our day to day lives. You are at peace and hopefully, one day the same can be said for all who love and miss you.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA Anonymous
2008-07-18
Dear Shea family,I have recently gained great respect and admiration for our police officers here in the state of DE.
Please accept my condolances for your loss.And my appreciation for the life and service of Corporol Shea.
Sincerely Stephen W. Gouge Bear DE. Stephen Gouge
citizen
2008-07-11
Thankyou for your service and sacrifice TROOPER SHEA. GOD bless your family, you will never be forgotten POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA
2008-04-17
To the Wife and family of Chris Shea,
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Remember the great times and cherish the memories you had together. I too am grieving the loss of my sister and best friend..7/4/04..auto accident..Stay strong Cpl.
New Castle County Police / K9
2008-03-31
To the wife and family of Chris Shea,
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. The happy times and cherished memories will stay with you forever. I lost my sister and best friend on 7/4/04 in a tragic accident. She will never be forgotten..... Cpl.
New Castle County Police / K9
2008-03-31
Hey Chris I was thinking of you and your family. Thanks for encouraging me to pursue my goal to become a Trooper. I have been a Trooper now for a little over two years and I really enjoy the job just like you did. It seems like just yesterday I went on all of those great ride alongs with you. I'll never forget the times we had together when I was a DSP Explorer and a Cadet. I often think about the impact you had in my life and I am thankful for the opportunity I had to learn from you. Thanks for being a role model for me. You are missed by all but you will never be forgotten. Your DSP Brother Trooper 1/C Gregory G. Cartwright II
Delaware State Police
2008-01-03
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-09
thinking of you today as your birthday past yesterday....the kids took you pumpkins and lots of hugs and kisses yesterday.....missing you lots....
shannon, rob, and caroline shannon fowler
sister in law
2007-10-05
Chris the girls "sent" you balloons. Mackenzie sent a Spongebob one and wrote you a message on the back. Teagan's was a smily face. They both "know" you and love you very much. Mackenzie frequently says how much she misses you.
We all miss you Chris. Each and everyday I pray that by the family loosing you it is a lesson to others.
We miss you, Deb
Sister-in-law
2007-07-26
Cpl Shea,
We only met briefly for one time but I'll never forget getting that phone call from my senior corporal the night you left us. Your brothers and sisters in the DSP are thinking of you, especially this week. Rest in peace. Cpl Surowiec
Delaware State Police
2007-07-22
hey dude....shannon here again....i have been thinking about you alot this week...wednesday marked the three year mark since you were taken from the family and the kids....last night mom attended a DUI ceremony in your memory and then we both sat at the DUI checkpoint on the highway in your memory....i am so glad we were able to be there and show our love for you and the officers there....
the good news is...not too many people were caught last night....it is great to see that more people are becoming responsible and safe....hopefully others won't have to live through the devastation that we all did and still do....most people think you forget and move on....not true...we still live with everyday and will continue to do so forever...
ya know...one of the only things missing there last night was dad....you know he would have been right there with us...trying to protect others from feeling our ill fate...
well...i just wanted you to know that rob and i haven't forgot...we really miss you....rob hasn't had a pal quite like you...he really did love having you for a brother-in-law....
RIP Dude....til we all meet again....love ya... Shannon Fowler
Sister-In-Law
2007-07-21
Three years have passed and I know that during that time not a day has passed that you were not in the thoughts of those that love you dearly. My family also lost our loved police officer to a drunk driver and people just don't understand the devastation this causes those left behind as this did not have to happen and could have been prevented. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. Also, keep watch over those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-07-20
Thinking of you today and remembering times of the past. We assisted Argo in a complaint tonight and got a drunk driver off the road in rememberence of you. RIP Chris. Cpl. K. Miller
Ocean View PD
2007-07-18
Thinking of you today Chris and as always your family. Susan, I only hope that the thought of how many people Chris touched, many like myself who did not even know him, and the kind of person and Trooper he was, will put a smile on your face today and make you realize that he is watching over all of us from above. TFFT! Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
2007-07-18
Susan,
It's easy to see that God blessed you with a sweetheart
and soulmate and a very special love. It makes me
envious of the special bond you shared and how you completed one another. You are so honest with your
true feelings and I'm sure that has helped you to grieve
and hopefully, to heal in time. Jesus has big shoulders to cry on and He will carry you when you are
too weak to walk. He has blessed you with friends who
are experiencing the same roller coaster of emotions
and has given you a law enforcement family who share
the love and respect you had for your officer. You are
doing a good job of keeping his memory alive and are
modeling compassion and integrity for your children.
May the Lord fill in the gaps and give you soft, gentle
hugs when you need them most. You are doing a great
job and I know Chris would be proud of you. With love
from one coast of America to the other,
Lynn Kole
Washington State
2007-07-18
May God continue to watch over you, and always keep you by his side. There is no way a simple "thank you" could ever describe the sacrifices that you and your family have given to us. I have often visited the names of the brave men and women of the Delaware State Police and the other 17,000 heroes at the Law Enforcement memorial in Washington DC. I salute you all and want to let you know that you never will be forgotten! Assistant Chief Bill Healy
U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division
2007-07-12
remembering you and all of the other fallen heroes...especially today...national peace officers memorial day.....God bless you all and the families that miss you.... Shannon Fowler
sister-in-law
2007-05-15
hey chris....just letting you know that rob and i are thinking of you and susan today....would have been eight years...rest in peace buddy..... Shannon Fowler
sister-in-law
2007-05-15
hey dude....
just stopping by to say hello...christopher will start t-ball this week...he so excited....he rocks at golf too....sure takes after you....keep watching over us...shannon Shannon Fowler
sister-in-law
2007-04-20
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