Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for all you have done for us.

Shannon
concerned citizen

June 19, 2004

I am very saddened by the loss of all 3 brave men. What a world that we live in that we devalue human life so little. I pray for God to comfort each and every loved one, family member, and co-worker at this time of need and may God bring healing to our hearts and spirits. I hope that God will bring renewed strength & peace to your hearts. Please know that everyone is thinking of you at this time!

Dyanna Witcher
Citizen

June 19, 2004

Officer Chisholm, thanks for your dedication and service. My prayers go out to you, your family, and co-workers at the Birmingham Police Department. You are a true hero, God Bless and rest in peace.

Explorer Sgt. Jason Malson
Woodford County Sheriff’s Department, IL

June 19, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with the friends and family of Officer Chisholm. I am thankful every day for the officers who serve and protect us all. God bless and Godspeed.

Amy Dorminey, private citizen

June 19, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with the friends and family of Officer Bennett. I am thankful every day for the officers who serve and protect us all. God bless and Godspeed.

Amy Dorminey, private citizen

June 19, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, June 19, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Charles Robert Bennett, Police Officer Harley Chisholm III, and Police Officer Carols Owens who died in the line of duty just two days ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Bennett's, Officer Chisholm's and Officer Owens' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

June 19, 2004

The policeman stood and faced 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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time 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 judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell


I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I SHARE YOUR PAIN. I WOULD NOT WISH THIS ON ANYONE ELSE. I SENT CARDS, I HOPE IT HELPS SOME, BUT ONLY GOD CAN HELP US THROUGH THIS!!
Shani Lake(Crump)
fiance' of Corporal James Crump
Fayette Police Department(Alabama)
E.O.W. 6-7-03(gunshot)

June 19, 2004

Officer Chisolm was the epitomy of what is good about the Police Department. He exuded confidence with a calm, polite, strong demeanor that made me feel safe in his presence. Although I didn't know him well, he impressed me with his professionalism. He has "Protected and Served" us well. May God reward him for his great sacrifice and comfort those who suffer his loss. He will be missed.

Paddy Dement
citizen

June 19, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WISH
OFFICER CHISHOLM III, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

June 19, 2004

Rest in peace Off Chisholm, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJDOC SOG K9 UNIT

June 19, 2004

God Bless you all and give you strength. You are in my heart and prayers.

Mother of Deputy Kevin Sherwood
End of Watch, October 9, 2003

June 19, 2004

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

June 19, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Officer Chisholm

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

June 19, 2004

What a tragedy...God bless the family of these fine Officers. What a great loss to the Birmingham PD. It is every officers nightmare to lose a comrade...I can't imagine losing 3 on one incident. I am glad to hear that the suspects were apprehended. Good job tracking, and safely taking into custody the monsters responsible.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time-
Buddy Linza, WJPD-Utah

Officer Linza
West Jordan Police (Utah)

June 19, 2004

I know words are not much comfort but I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. It breaks my heart and is hard for me to understand the cruelity of people and how someone could just take away a precious life. He was dedicated to protecting this city and its people. And to the family may God bless your family and give you comfort like only He can. May he wrap his arms around you and soften your tears and hold you in his care now and forever.

Stacie Robinson

June 19, 2004

I just want to convey my condolences to the family and friends of Officer Chisholm in this time of unbelievable grief. I know you must be totally in shock over his senseless death, but please know that there are people out here praying for you that somehow you will be comforted and justice will be done. I, for one, don't often note my appreciation for the job police officers do in putting their lives on the line for us ordinary citizens. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you. May he rest in peace in God's loving arms.

Pam from Irondale

June 19, 2004

In His Arms
David Echols - 6-18-2004

They dedicated their lives
To protect and serve
A life not known for glamour
A life that requires steel nerves.

Their day had been rather typical
A day like many others,
Serving their public and city
Service alongside their brothers.

As their day winded down
They had just one more task
To serve one more warrant.
Who knew it would be their last?

Doing their best as they always did,
Shots rang out in vain.
Lying on the ground
Three officers had been slain.

Risking their lives is what they did,
Making peace for you and me.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For His children they shall be.

No greater love is there,
Than to lay down your life for your friends.
This is what these officers did
Until their final end.

The prayer of every officer
Is to go home at the end of their tour.
They have all gone to a new home now,
Resting in His arms for sure.

So Lord as you welcome them,
Into your Heavenly bliss
Please let Curly, Roger and Robocop know,
They will always truly be missed.

Dispatcher David Echols
Birmingham Police Department

June 19, 2004

I wanted to express my sorrow for your family at this time of need. God works in mysterious ways, sometimes we don't understand but he has a reason for everything. My prayers are with you.

June 19, 2004

On behalf of the officers and dispatchers, May god bless you and hold you close to him.

Lloyd Palmer Helena Pd Alabama

Lloyd Palmer Police Dispatcher
Helena P.D.

June 19, 2004

Officer Chisholm, the family, and the Birmingham Brothers in Blue;

What can be left to say other than you and your brothers left us as heros.

To the family of Off. Chisholm, in time you will get by with the grace of God and the memories that have been left to you.

To our Brothers in Birmingham... Do not let their memories fade in vain... God Bless You All!!!

Inv. Sgt. R.T. Furlong
Prattville P.D., Alabama

June 19, 2004

i am real sry for what happened. i wish that it didn't happen and i could go in tha past to make sure that it didn't. i will always keep yall in my prayers. god bless u all.

Brianna
don't have 1

June 19, 2004

REST IN PEACE

DISPATCHER
LAS VEGAS FIRE DEPT

June 19, 2004

Yesterday, the city of Birmingham lost 3 great men. I did not know them personally, but I know that they lost their lives trying to keep the people of this area safe.
To all the surviving officers: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you do daily. To often, your good deeds seem to go un-noticed. I will pray for your safety daily.
To the surviving family members: My deepest condolences are with you. Have peace in the knowledge that there is a grand place in Heaven for fallen heroes, a place where they may watch over you and keep you safe daily.
Peace and Love Be With You!

Social Worker, Birmingham

June 18, 2004

I was very saddened to hear of this senseless shootings!! What cruel people on this earth!! May GOD bless the family and friends of Officer Chisholm at this terrible time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts

Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer J

June 18, 2004

My prayers are with you in your time of need. I know that that is not much help but I just wanted to thank you for Officer Chisholm's bravery in protecting the city of Birmingham. God Bless

Carol Otts

June 18, 2004