Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In God's greatest life movie we all play a part. You were a star in what God has produced.
Your story has been told.
You are the memory never forgotten
You are always present in my life
Changes happen every day bit some things never change such as my love for you.

A feather falls to the ground
I look around
I don't see you but I feel you

A shiny penny cast away
not important for a person to pick up
or go out of their way
You would pick it up even if you had to go out of your way

Like the Penny, you helped some one every day. You placed value on every person and thing.

You are my brother
You were my best friend
I Pray
Someday our paths will cross again

I will never forget you.

Judy Wooley

August 5, 2009

MY DARLING JIM,
I STILL MISS YOU SO MUCH.IT WILL BE SIX YEARS AUGUST 5TH.
I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU, AND WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH ME.
I'M VERY LONELY, AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH.I DON'T THINK I'LL EVER QUIT NEEDING AND MISSING YOU.FOR SURE I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU AND OUR LIFE TOGRTHER.YOU WAS NOT ONLY A HERO IN LAW ENFORCMENT, YOU WERE ALSO MY HERO.YOU GAVE ME SOME WONDERFUL CHILDREN. NOW OUR FAMILY KEEPS GROWING AND GROWING.I NEED YOU HERE TO HELP ME WITH ALL OF OUR LITTLE ONES. WE ARE HAVING TWO MORE IN NEXT YEAR. CHAD AND ANGIE,
AMY AND BRANDON.I WISH YOU COULD SEE ALL OF THEM THAT HAS COME ALONG SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE.THEY HAVE A LOT OF JIM WOOLEY IN THEM, WHICH IS GOOD.SOMETIMES THEY ARE MORE THAN I CAN HANDLE, THATS WHY I NEED YOU.
BABY WE WILL BE WITH YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY. I CAN'T WAIT. I'M TRYING TO GET ALL OF OUR CHILDREN TO HEAVEN TO SEE YOU AGAIN. I HOPE I CAN SUCEED.
YOU KNOW I ALWAYS DEPENDED ON YOU,AND IT'S SO HARD TO MAKE DECISIONS ON MY ON.
JIM YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY ANYONE IN THIS COMUNITY.YOU ARE STILL SO RESPECTED.NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET WHAT YOU DID TO MAKE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.
ALL I CAN SAY IS (YOU ARE A GREAT HERO) ESPECIALLY TO ME.I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FOREVER MY DARLING JIM.
REST IN PEACE BABY UNTIL I CAN COME BE WITH YOU.
LOVE, YOUR WIFE, CLARA WOOLEY

CLARA WOOLEY
WIFE

July 23, 2009

Jim,

I started my career in May, less than 4 months before your EOW. I know we only spoke a few times, and only in passsing, but since Joey was killed last month, I've thought of you again. I remember how polite you were to a "lowly jailer" and how much you were admired by so many. I went to your funeral at the urging of a co-worker. I didn't want to go, b/c I barely knew you. But they said I should go for various reasons. I'm glad I did. I saw that day just how much you were and are admired. And even though I didn't really know you, I shed tears, if for no other reason than the enormous impact you had made on so many lives and for the sacrifices you made for the betterment of your fellow man. Your grandson was part of the honor gaurd at Joey's funeral, and I thought of you that day. I had wanted to tell him thank you and also that I was happy to see him follow your lead. I don't know him either and that day seemed not to be the place or time for whatever reason, but know that my point is this: you are a hero to so many and you'll never be forgotten. I hope everyone will remember to take a moment to remember you this coming August 5th. I will. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. Josh McCrary
Plumerville Police Dept

July 17, 2009

Jim,

Another year already, this really never gets easier. Jim, you have such a wonderful family and they are doing so well...but we still miss you So much. This year at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Conway, Angie read a beautiful poem in your honor. I must admit that I was extremely moved by it....we will never forget you Jim, you are the standard that all our deputys need to stive for.
I can't walk into the Sheriff's Office without thinking about you....I've said it before, but I never walk into the Office without hearing those boots clicking down the hall. Chad is a wonderful reminder of you, he is a great deputy, except for when I want to thump him.....lol.
God bless you Jim, at 6 years, my heart still hurts at our loss...we love you.

Still the same,
Wal-Mart

Dispatch/Robin Young
Faulkner County Sheriffs Office

July 17, 2009

Just caught myself thinking about ya buddy!!

Major Andy Shock
Faulkner County Sheriff's Office

June 1, 2009

Jim, Just seen your grandson pass down the halway looking sharp. He is a fine representative of this department. Still miss you buddy!!

Major Andy Shock
Faulkner County Sheriff's Office

March 24, 2009

Jim, Just thinking of you today and wanted to let you know.

Major Andy Shock
co-worker

January 20, 2009

The most wonderful man Detective Jim Wooley. I was the lucky one to be your wife for ( 42 years) I cherish our years together,Even though I wish it could have been many many more.I miss you very much.I will always love you.I want you to know the Sheriff's Office still takes care of me. They show their concern by checking on me very often.They always share your ( EOW ) with me.It means so much to me.I go bowling with them on Thursday nights. I can feel your presents all around me.It means so much to me to be with them.(OUR FAMILY) These five years seems like forever.It's very hard to go on without you,although Ihave our children to think about.They are all doing very good. I have read the article in the newspaper over and over.Jim you will never be out of my mind or my heart. Ilove you Jim.Your wife Clara Wooley

Clara Wooley
Wife of Detective Jim Wooley

September 16, 2008

Jim, I just wanted to let you know that I made an order for some of the memorial bracelets. Almost everyone in this office is wearing them now. You are not forgotten.

Major Andy Shock
Faulkner County Sheriff's Office

September 10, 2008

Five years - hard to believe! There was a very nice article in the local paper yesterday about you. Others have left their reflections - I remember you being on the Enola School Board and giving a young girl right out of college an opportunity at her first teaching job. This month I start my 21st year of teaching. Thank you for giving me that opportunity.

Janice Smiley Brown
Conway, Arkansas

Janice Smiley Brown
friend

August 6, 2008

Thinking of you on the 5th anniversary of your EOW. Judging from these reflections you glorified the Lord Jesus with your life and were a remarkable
representative for Him. You served with honor and integrity and your memory
only brings cherised thoughts. May God keep your son Chad safe as he seeks
to folllow in your footsteps. Thanks for being such a superb role model, not
only for him, but for everyone who knew and admired you.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

August 5, 2008

Dad,

Its been 5 years now and you are still missed like it was yesterday. I can still picture you coming in from work and walking kami around the store and singing to her. She misses you very much and still talks about you all the time. She had not even had her 1st birthday yet when you left this earth but she still remembers you. Its amazing how everyone still talks about you and remembers you. You touched so many people. You built a very strong family, a family that cares for each other and is there for each other no matter what. We love you dad and miss you.

Anonymous

August 5, 2008

Jim, I wanted to let you know how much you are still missed after 5 years. I dont think I will ever really get over your passing. You are such a positive influence over so many. I can only hope that in my law enforcement career that I can help as many as you helped and be such a positive role model. You are a true hero. God Bless.

Major Andy Shock
friend

August 5, 2008

To my dear friend and hero this now makes 5 years.

I must say this has been a hard one for me. It just seems like there is no way it could be that long. I can close my eyes and see you so clearly. Funny stories do occur to me every now and then and this year I'd like to tell the story of your coffee cup (which I have also adopted by the way). Jim had this theory about his coffee cup...it should be seasoned. And by seasoned, Jim did not want that coffee cup washed,ever. That, of course, meant that his coffee cup was highjacked fairly often, usually by Chuckie, and sent to the kitchen. Each time, Jim would try to find a new place to hide it when he wasn't there. Of course, it was usually found pretty easily....many of us were on a mission :) It's just one of the things we all loved about him.
He loved his wife, he loved his kids and he loved his dept. To his family, I think you would be amazed at how much he talked about you all, you were never far from his thoughts.
So Jim, on this day, I want you to know, that we at the Faulkner County Sheriffs Office, will never forget you because you are a part of us even now.

Much respect and love

~Walmart

Dispatch/Robin Young
Faulkner County Sheriffs Office

August 4, 2008

Rest in Peace, Detective Wooley. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

June 14, 2008

Det. Wooley your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

June 1, 2008

I have thought about doing this for awhile now. I want to let you know how good of a job Chad is doing for us here. He reminds me of you all the time. I get tickled at him when he does. You would definitely be proud of him as we all are. You are still missed and words cannot express how much I wish you were still 10-8 with us. I still wear the bracelet with your name on it strictly for your honor. I do not go anywhere without it, and I never will.

Major Andy Shock
Co-Worker

March 19, 2008

Papa,
It is hard to read these reflections and keep a straight face. I miss you so much. I think of you every time my shift starts and when I walk through that door at the office and see your picture. If you only knew the positive impact you had on people. They still talk at the office about the funny and serious times with you. Your close friend has made an awesome sheriff, you would really be proud at what he has done. I wish you were still here to help me and to give me the guidence I need. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be who I am or where I am at today. You will never be forgotten.

Deputy Chad Wooley
Faulkner County Sheriff's Office

March 18, 2008

Jim, We Just Had Our Wedding Anniversary. It IS So Hard Without You. I Still Miss And Need You Here With Me, Although I Know You Are In A Much Better Place. Our Love Will Last Forever.You Will Never Be Forgotten. We Had A New Great Grandson This Week. Kara Had Us A Handsome Little Boy. I Call Him Walker. I Have Already Bought Him A Badge Like His Daddo. I Want Him To Be Just Like You. You Also Have One Walking In Your Foot Steps. ( chad) He Is So Much like You. He Makes Me Feel Very Proud. I Will Never Forget You. I Love You Forever. Your Wife, Clara Wooley

Detective Jim Wooley
Faulkner Co. Sheriff`s Office

February 27, 2008

Daddy's Hands

I remember Daddy's hands folded silently in prayer,
And reaching out to hold me when I had a nightmare.

You could read quite a story in the calluses and lines.
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind.

I remember Daddy's hands, How they held my Mama tight,
And patted my back for something I'd done right.
There are things I've forgotten that I loved about that man,
But I'll always remember the love in Daddy's hands.

Daddy's hands, were soft and kind when I was crying.
Daddy's hands, were hard as steel when I'd done wrong.
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle,
But I've come to understand,
There was always love in Daddy's hands.

I remember Daddy's hands working till they bled,
Sacrificed unselfishly just to keep us all fed.
If I could do things over, I'd live my life again,
And never take for granted the love in Daddy's hands

I love you dad and miss you each and every day

Your Baby Girl

February 22, 2008

Jim,

It's almost Christmas again...another year without you. You have been on my mind so much lately. We still honor and respect you. Even after all these years, there are still people that call and ask for you...what a difference you have made in all of our lifes.
To my hero and my friend...I love and miss you.

Walmart

Dispatch/Robin Young
Faulkner County Sheriffs Office

December 9, 2007

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 20, 2007

I am touched today by all the comments that are still being left for my brother. It has been 4 years and while I still miss him and remember him on this day I am shocked of all the others he touched. Thank you for reminding me of how relationships are the most important thing in life. Each day many men and women die protecting us and there is not enough money or nice things that can be said that will ever be enough for what they do.

Judy Wooley

August 8, 2007

Detective Wooley,
Today is the fourth anniversary of your EOW. My thoughts are with your family and friends as they remember the great man you were. Always a hero, never forgotten.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 5, 2007

The 4th anniversary of your EOW has arrived and my thoughts are with all of your loved ones and those close to you. Keep watch over all of them and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 5, 2007