Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am deeply saddened upon hearing of the death of Deputy James. He was a resident of Morrisville. He died while trying to help someone in distress. He is a hero and his dedication to duty will not be forgotten. May God bless him and his family.

Lt. Allen Rushing
Morrisville Police Department N.C.

September 6, 2003

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy James. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

September 6, 2003

"Untitled"

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 too steep

And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here, 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
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A Part Of America Died

Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side

The suspect that killed him
Will stand up in court
With counsel
Demanding his rights

While a young widowed mother
Must work for her kids
And spend many
Long lonely nights

The beat that he walked
Was a battlefield too
Just as if
He'd gone off to war

Though the flag of our nation
Won't fly at half-mast
To his name
They will add a gold star

Yes
Somebody killed a policeman today
In your hometown
Or mine

While we slept in comfort
Behind our locked doors
A cop
Put his life on the line

Now his ghost walks a beat
On a dark city street
And he stands
At each new rookie's side

He awnsered the call
Of himself gave his all
And
A Part Of America Died
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In The Line Of Duty

In the line of duty
I hear them say

My family now
The price to pay

My folded flag
Stained with their tears

We only had
Those few short years

The badge no longer
On my chest

I sleep now in
Eternal Rest
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To all te co-workers, family, and friends left behind:

I am from Buffalo, New York, and while I didn't know Deputy James personally, I still feel very bad for you all. I know what it's like to lose someone very close to you because I myself, recently lost my best friend, so I can kind of understand how awful you must feel. I hope that my 3 poems bring you some comfort. May God Bless You, Watch Over You, and Always Keep You Safe. God be with you.
GOD BLESS THE WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sympathetically Yours,

Amie E. Larish
Buffalo, New York

September 6, 2003

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the family, friends and fellow Officers of Deputy James.

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville, KY

September 6, 2003

May God Bless you and your Family.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER

Greenville PD

September 6, 2003

Condolences Wake CO S.O. from a local.

September 6, 2003

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, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is 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 got to steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept 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 here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"

G. Houston
South Carolina

September 6, 2003

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers for the family of Deputy James, and the Wake County S.O.

Anonymous

September 6, 2003