Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bruce,
Thank you for your years of service and dedication.
Any officers death is a tragedy, but yours hits a little closer to home as I started my career as an explorer with RSO in the mid seventies out of the Hemet station.
Go with God my brother.

Craig Robinson
Wasilla PD (Alaska)

May Your family know that you are in Gods hands and are with Brent watching over us and giving us that little guide in our thoughts when we need it most. May god be with Your family and keep you save and comforted in your time of grieve.

Kent Jenkins
Twin Brother of officer Jenkins died march 18 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Lee... please accept my condolences for this tragic loss. May God bless and comfort you all.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

We are extremely saddened at Bruce's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

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."

Anonymous

Much love to Deputy Lee and his family. I have friends and family in the Riverside SO and I can truly say that it was a sad day when I heard of the incident. Be safe out there and Deputy Lee much love sir, thank you for protecting the people of Riverside, CA.

Deputy BM Wilson
CCSO

Condolences to the family,friends, and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Bruce Lee. May God give you all strength during these difficult times.




God Bless...

Patrol Officer. R.Gomez
Pinecrest Police, Florida

My you family feel the love and sadness we all feel for our brother. This is to let you know that we will always pray and watch over you all.

Cpr RJ Ray
Buncombe Cty Sheriff Dept.

WITH HONOR

Distant memories of loved ones
whisper in a mind
Songs of joy and laughter
no more fill the air
With honor in one's heart
they die beneath a bullet
Glorified a soul
to heaven is it's flight
With Honor many fall
But also-with honor~ thousands stand tall

In Valor, there is Hope. Godspeed...

Stop & Frisk! Police Memorial

Renee' Lee Greco

We as Law Enforcement Officers believe that we can make a difference. This is why we lay it all on the line every day, TO SERVE AND PROTECT is not just slogan. It is our life, and our death.
My God bless Officer Lee and give him rest, and his family comfort in their time of need.

Corpooral John Ogle

Cpl. John Ogle
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

As I visit the Law Enforcement Memorial every May 15th, I will say a prayer for you, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing.

See you some day brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

Go with God brother 10-42

Deputy Sheriff West Patrol
Salt Lake County Sheriff

Bruce I only knew you a few years while being assigned to the same patrol station but I will miss you greatly. I still go to work expecting to see you gearing-up in the locker room before duty, laughing, joking and smiling like you did every day. You were always ready to help anyone who needed it without question. I know that you are in a better place still doing what you love to do but all of us here will miss you. You will not be forgotten 2LA49, rest easy.....

Dep. Farley #2883
RSO/ INDIO STATION

What a tragedy. To those Sheriff Lee left behind, please know that he will never be forgotten. May God grant you the strength to push through the tough days ahead. Stay strong for one another. God Bless

LEO wife
NJ

God speed brother! You've done well.

Deputy Mark Holthaus
Kootenai County Sheriff's Dept., ID.

It could just as easily been any of us Bruce. We can't pick our time and place. All we can do is put on our armour and go to battle day after day and pray to God to take care of our families should our time come. God bless your family. We will do our best to take care of them for you. We know God has a plan and that we would'nt be able to understand it if we could see the whole thing. I know God used you to the fullest while you were on earth. Thank you for being a Warrior, a Brother.

Deputy Sheriff Kevin Crook
Monroe County Sheriff Dept

The Badge

It is polished and shiny and looks so fine.
Once you earn it you have to tow the line.
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.
It means honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
Your life is never your own, but at the publics call.
Night or day, any hour, it makes you a mark.
It doesn't protect you from a shot in the dark.
Over the years the shine starts to fade,
but brighter still is the man its made.
It is often what seperates you from the crowd.
It is a second family of which you are proud.
So now comes your time, you can't be denied.
When you pin on your badge, wear it with pride
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.


Perris Citizens Patrol

Perris Citizens Patrol
RSO Perris Station

To the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Lee; this was a senseless tragedy, and I can not begin to imagine the grief this places upon all of you. Know that many thoughts and prayers are with you...and there is now an extra blue angel in heaven.

Samantha
Youngstown, Ohio

My heart and prayers go out to this fine man's family, friends and coworkers. May Deputy Lee rest in peace and continue his watch from above. Thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

Deputy Lee, we were very sad when we heard of your death, as we were in Washington DC for National Police Week, how ironic when we were honoring your brothers and sisters of LE your name was added to the list. To your family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you....

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Bruce Lee, my very deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers. It is so disheartening when another person is added to our long list of fallen loved ones. I pray that all of you will put aside any differences at this time and truly be there to support one another, especially the family, at this horrible time. I pray that the Riverside Sheriff's Dept. will not forget Bruce's family in the years to come, as they will need your support FOREVER. All of you please allow yourself to feel your grief, share it with one another, and help each other move forward through time. Embrace the memories of Bruce's life, not only as a deputy, but as a man who was loved beyond the job. Take comfort in what Bruce has left behind for you. I pray for peace and serenity in the years to come for all of you. Please know that I am here for you in any way I can help.

Kristin Burt Cooper
widow of Don J. Burt, CHP 7/13/96

My prayers are with you and your family. You are a true hero. You will never be forgotten. I know I will have a fellow brother looking at me from above, protecting me and everyone else. May God Bless You!

May you rest in peace!

Anonymous

Family and friends,
Our hearts are broken to know we have one more "name" to add to a wall. The name is not just any name it is of your hero and those of us that have heroes that have gone before him know your heartache and pain. We will be your strength when you feel you have no strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily.

Cathy Hill
surviving spouse Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00
He died protecting those he didn't even know.

My deepest thoughts are with Dep. Lee's family. Rest in peace and may you never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Palm Springs PD

Most people ask.....
Why do we do it?
Do we like the violence, the sorrow, and the pain?
Why do we take a job with little pay and even less respect?
When they ask this....I don't say a thing.
...Because they don't understand.
They don't understand that it's all about the men next to you...
...And thats all there is.
Author Unknown

Brother, no greater love have a man than to lay down his life for
another. May you rest in eternal peace and watch over us.

Corporal John Halligan #8020
Philadelphia, PA Police Department