Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Yamil Baez-Santiago

Clarksville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, June 7, 2002

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Reflections for Patrolman Yamil Baez-Santiago

To the family of Patrolman Santiago it breaks my heart to hear of the loss of your love one and a brother in blue. I can tell you this Patrolman Santiago may not be here physically but he will forever live within your hearts and minds. Brother Santiago is in a better place now and one that his forever in peace. May God bless you and keep you.

Detective/Corporal
Rocky Mount Police Rocky Mount, NC

As a brother in law enforcement I am glad to say that all the members of the Memphis Police Department did a fantastic job in capturing the two suspects who were responsible for the deaths of the two Clarksville police officers. Even though our department was stretched thin due to the Tyson vs. Lewis fight, when we heard the two suspects were in the area we did all we could to locate them and did so and were able to take them into custody. My heartfelt condolences go out to their families as they made the ultimate sacrifice. God speed!!!

PII Woolley
Memphis Police Department

I come to this site often and I feel such a sense of loss, what can you possibly say to the family, friends, and fellow officers that can take away even a little of the pain. You are all in my prayers and the prayers of everyone in the law enforcement community. May you find solace in the fact that they both died heros, and went doing a job most people are thankful they don't have to do. You will always have your memories to keep them close to your heart, and you will see them again in God's presence, patrolling streets of gold, God Bless

Isaiah 40:31

Dear Law Enforcement Family,

I do not know you but I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I am the wife of a police officer and I pray each night that my husband comes home to me. His last words to me before he leaves for work is, “I love you and I’ll be home.” I pray he is able to keep his word.

God be with you and your family.

Tracy
Policeman's Wife

Yamil It was so much an honor to have met you. While you were at the academy you made such an impression on my son when you a police officer talked to him as if he were "somebody". It was then that I knew you were the kind of officer I am proud to serve with. Your tour was far too short but you will and have touched more lives than you could know. Rest in peace my brother in blue, For your shift has ended at this precinct.

Patrolman Sam Knolton, Jr.
Clarksville Police Department

Our thoughts and prayers our with you.

Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham
E.O.W.
12-27-99

Danny Gibson

May God be with your department at this time of sorrow.

Sergeant Corliss A. Cooper
Chattanooga Police Department

It hurts to know that another one of Gods Warriors has left us here, we as law enforcement officers know that we have our hands full with the evil that lurks in our country. You as a brother in blue are a true hero to us all. I will see you again one day, in our true home. My family and I will keep the family and fellow warriors in our prayers. May the Prince of Peace comfort you all...

Investigator Chad Rowe
Chattanooga Police Department

To Officer Ba'ez-Santiago's family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you,


God Bless you

Terry Miyares
surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah PD. Fl
1959-1986

Terry Miyares, officer's widow
Hialeah Police Dept.

My son was shot and killed in September and one of the radio stations here in Chattanooga sent me this song entitled "I'll See You Again Someday". It has brought alot of comfort to me and I hope it does the same for your family.

"I'll See You Again Some day"

I remember our last touch,
But, today that memories not enough.
To keep these tears out of my eyes.
To fill this void left in my life.
Thro we may be far apart,
You still live here in my heart.
I'll see you again someday,
With open arms you'll walk my way.
You'll be there at heavens gate,
And once again we'll embrace,
Oh, I'll see you again some day.

Thro the years I could always count on you,
Up to the end your love helped pull me thro.
Knowing you has made me strong,
Thro my life you will live on.
Missing you is not quite as hard,
Each day I will remind my heart,
I'll see you again some day,
With open arms you'll walk my way,
You'll be there at heavens gate
And once again we'll embrace,
Oh, I'll see you again some day

Oh, I'll see you again some day.

Hamilton County Deputy Donald K. Bond, Jr.
EOW: 9/6/01

Rest easy brother and God bless.

A Brother in blue

Ptlm
Corning P.D., NY

" No greater love hath a man than to lay down his life for his friends......." You will be sadly missed.

Friends of Columbia, TN Police Dept.

Bess you Patrolman Santiago. You are a part of God's Army now and you are in the hands of all your Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Our families heartfelt grievence goes out to your wife and children. They are part of a new family now and they will never be alone. God Bless You on a job well done.

Anonymous

God bless the blue angels.
Those willing to go, everyday
into the valley of the shadow.
And those who now find peaceful
shelter on the other side.

You are forever in our hearts.
Thank you for all you do.

Anonymous

Hello,
I was reading your site because i am a Belgian Blue Knight.
I am a highway motorcycle police officer, and I have lost some of my friends on the road.
So, I just want to leave all my condolences to the family and the friends of these officers.
Excuse me for my english...
Bye

police officer Bernard Boury
Federal police of Belgium

It hurts when we lose a brother or sister under any circumstances. But when we lose one such as you, young and full of fire & enthusiasm, it is torn from our very core of existence. I remember how proud you were the day you graduated from the Academy. Though I never got the chance to work with you, you made me proud. God be with you and your family.

Sgt. Terry Minton
Clarksville Police Department

This is horrible news. The trainee and his mentor, both struck down by horrible circumstance. They died doing hero's work and will be rewarded very soon. Their familes should take comfort knowing that they have thousands of brothers and sisters, both here and on the other side, that will always be there. God must have needed some great cops up there.
Be safe, now and forever.

P.O. Graham Campbell
NYPD

You were one of our new brothers here in Clarksville, I didn't get to work much with you but you are part of my extended family and hurts just as much to lose you as any one of us. I am proud to have served with you here in Clarksville and will never forget you. You made the ultimate sacrifice for us and the citizens of Clarksville. God be with you my brother and may you rest in peace.

Patrolman Alan Altman
Clarksville, TN Police Dept.

"A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Rest in Peace Brother

Anonymous

Family and Friends,
Please know that we are so very saddened to learn of your loss. We are grieving with you as another hero has given his life. Our prayers are with you.

Cathy Hill
Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00


Greater Houston COPS

Its very sad for many officers today to read of your death. It is hard for me because I remember being in FTO training and thinking about all the exciting adventures I was going to partake in once I was out on the streets by myself. Like me Im sure there were many nights you thought about what the future held waiting for you and the things you would accomplish...People sleep better because there are cops like you.....Though I never knew you or ever met, you are my brother, we weep today and fight back tommorow because you would want us to

rest in peace

Donald K Bond (EOW 9-6-01)
Julie R Jacks (EOW 5-6-01)

Officer C. Penney
Chattanooga Police Department, Chattanooga Tennessee

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the famlies of the fallen officers and their family in blue at the Clarksville Police Department.

Patrolman
Chattanooga Police Department

For I did not know you, but you were still a brother. Rest in peace for you are now with the Lord and no harm shall come unto you. Rest my brother.

Senior Corrections Officer W.R. Phillips
CCA Lake City Correctional Facility

Rest in peace, sir. This is such a terrible tragedy and I pray God will comfort your department, family and friends. There is a long hard road ahead but may they find comfort in their memories of you.

Another tragic death of one of our hero's in blue. May you rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates

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