Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother, may God be with you and your family at this time of tremendous sorrow. You fought the good fight and will be justly rewarded.

Special Agent
FBI New York

MAY GOD BLESS DEPUTY LEES FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. WHAT A SHAME TO LOSE A VETERAN OFFICER IN A TRAGEDY LIKE THIS,OR ANY OFFICER ANYTIME. A HERO FOR SURE. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE. YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

I sat with thousands in Washington D.C. on the night of May 13th, with candles lit in remembrance of all who had fallen last year and in years past. I never thought as we sat there that another name would be added so quickly to a list that is already much too long.

My deepest sympathy goes to the family of Deputy Lee. I know all too well how difficult this time is and the long road you have a head of you. You WILL be taken care of, as he took care of those he served. Take care and my God be with you.

Becky Muncy
Widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy, Columbus, Ohio Police Dept., E.O.W 04/05/95

As I put on the Uniform each day, I look forward to serving those in need, standing tall next to my brothers and sisters. Today we lost a Brother and it hurts, yet tomorrow we will continue to fight the same fight and serve those in need as Deputy Sheriff Bruce Lee did each day of his long career. Thank you for all that you have done, and please keep watch over us as we continue your fight. You will never be forgotten!

POFC. GOGLAS
ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT

We at the Maryland State Police are very sorry for your loss.
My god bless you and your family and my god bless the USA

Cadet
Maryland State Police

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW COLLEAGUES OF DEPUTY LEE,
I OFFER MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES FOR THE TRAGIC LOSS OF DEPUTY LEE. I AM SO TRULY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS AND WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE SORROW I FEEL. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR DEPUTY LEE, HIS FAMILY, FREINDS AND ALONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE WHO KNEW HIM. MAY GOD BLESS DEPUTY LEE AND FIND SOME PEACE AND COMFORT KNOWING THAT HE IS NOW IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER THOSE WHOM HE CARED AND LOVED SO DEEPLY. MAY HIS MEMORIES CONTINUE TO LIVE.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT

You answered the call and gave all and no more can be asked for. Rest in peace brother. We have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

On behalf of the South Carolina State Troopers, I offer my condolences to the family, co-workers, and friends of Deputy Lee. Thank you for your 22 years of service and dedication. Please watch over us as we continue to fight. May God be with your family during this tragic time. Rest in peace brother. God Bless.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WILL NEVER FORGET YOU,IT SADDENS ME GREATLY TO HEAR OF THIS HEROES GREAT LOSS.I PROMISE THAT YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE HEARTS OF EVERY OFFICER THAT CHOOSES TO WEAR THE BADGE. YOUR MEMORY WILL GIVE THE REST OF US STRENGTH TO FULFILL YOUR DREAMS. WE WILL NOT STOP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT FOR YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, YOU DIED A HERO. I NEVER KNEW YOU, BUT I KNOW YOU SERVED YOUR COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY WITH THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF INTEGRITY AND COURAGE. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. ALWAYS REMEMBER WE HONOR YOUR MEMORY WITH EVERY CALL WE TAKE. HEROES NEVER DIE. DEPUTY SHERIFF BRUCE LEE, I SALUTE YOU FOR DOING THE BEST YOU COULD. NOW YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST. GOD SPEED, WE MISS YOU!

DEPUTY MARK LAFRAMBOISE
JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

I worked with Bruce and he was a great friend of mine. He was a deputy that was well liked by everyone and he will be missed.

Bruce usually worked the contract city of La Quinta while I usually work in Coachella. But we had on occasion worked together and we were on the same shift. He was always one to help with a question and I used to call him all the time for help with things and he would do the same with me.

He exemplified what a peace officer should be and he was, and still is, greatly admired by his peers. We at the Riverside Sheriff's Indio Station feel a huge loss as Bruce was taken from us.



Deputy Bruce Lee / # 1088
End of Watch – May 13, 2003


You carried yourself, both on and off duty, with class, dignity, and pride.
You touch all who knew you, with your compassion, your sense of humor, your infectious smile.
You were taken from us, way too soon and it has left us with a void in our hearts.
Though you may be gone, you will never be forgotten.
You left a piece of yourself, with everyone who knew you.
We will carry that with, for the rest of our lives.
Thank you Bruce, we love you and you will be missed.


Deputy Mark Pereyda / # 3102
Riverside Sheriff's / Indio Station

Deputy Mark Pereyda # 3102
Riverside County Sheriff's Department

We are deeply saddened by this senseless murder. Rest in peace brother. Your service to you community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Lee family and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them."
Hebrews 6:10

Virginia State University Police Department

Rest in Peace Deputy Lee. Thank You for your time here as a law enforcement Officer. God bless your family, friends, and agency during this tragic event that has claimed another soldier in BLUE.

Aston, Pennsylvania

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen

How tragic. A fine officer killed in such a senseless and savage manner. I am glad the perpretrator was stopped before he hurt anyone else.

I pray for the officer's family, friends and colleagues.

He now walks the beat in Heaven along side St. Michael. Be safe and God Bless.

Chief JA Millan

Chief JA Millan
NC Public School Avery Dist SP

You will not be forgotten brother.

Andi

God Speed and Rest In Peace Brother, you are a true Hero

A Sister in Blue

Corporal
SPD

May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peace officers who will continue the watch here in your absence.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

May you rest in peace brother. You are now in a better place.
Keep watch over us and keep us safe.

Trooper
New York State Police

God speed my brother....

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 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 judgement 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

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

Each time I check this site I pray I won't find another fallen hero. To the family and friends of Deputy Lee I send my deepest sympathy. Heros are hard to find and even harder to hold on to. Deputy Lee was one of many that face fear every day and demostrated their courage and honor. Deputy Lee you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. I'm honored and humbled to call you brother.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

Deepest sympathy to the family of DS Bruce Lee.

Anonymous

You came prepared, to the end you'd fight.
But evil brought you to see the light.
You rest in peace looking down from above.
As a brother in this family you will always be loved.

God bless your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

Rest in peace Deputy Lee................thank you for giving the ultimate. You are a HERO............John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

There are absolutely no right words to say.......rest easy my brother.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

And He will raise you up on eagles wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand.

And hold you, hold you in the palm of His hand

Anonymous