Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen, Capital City Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

October 30, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Lieutenant Haley. Sending warm thoughts and prayers your way. Thank you for your dedicated service, Lieutenant.

a citizen

October 30, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Robert Haley's family, friends, and co-workers with the Comanche County Sheriff's Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue the watch is now ours.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

October 30, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 30, 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 a badge
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"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

October 30, 2004

Rest in peace, lieutenant. Thank you for your service. We will keep your family and the family of the inmate in our prayers that they can find the strength to accept this tragedy. God's peace be with you, and may He watch over your brothers and sisters in blue for their continued safety.

Michigan

October 30, 2004

rest in peace brother. you will not be forgotten.

ryan potter
jackson county ohio sheriffs office

October 30, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Lieutenant Haley for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

October 30, 2004

Rest in peace.

Officer II J. Pacheco
MD Transportation Authority Police Dept

October 30, 2004

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Lieutenant Haley. 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

October 30, 2004

My sincere condolences to Lt. Haley's family and fellow officers. May God grant you peace and understanding during these trying times. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

October 29, 2004

Rest in peace Lieutenant Haley. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

October 29, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS ALL WHO LOVE, GRIEVE, AND WILL MISS YOU. MAY THEY KNOW YOU WERE A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF THE PRISONER BEING TRANSPORTED. LT.HALEY, YOU SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

October 29, 2004

Farewell for now Brother. Thank you for your dedication & faithfulness to duty. Rest in peace and know your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

October 29, 2004

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

October 29, 2004

To Lt Haley's Family and Comanche County Sheriff's Department,

I am very sorry to hear about the death of a loved one, friend and co-worker. I have a place just outside of Cross Plains and know Hwy 36 very well. My thoughts and prayers are for everyone involved. God Speed Lt. Haley.

Ryan Grelle

October 29, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of L. Haley. May God be with you all.

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

October 29, 2004

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association, Inc. are with the family, friends and co-workers of Lt. Robert Haley.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2004

Your watch is done and now you may rest. Please watch over all Law Enforcement so that we may continue to protect this great nation.

Ptl. Derek Wallace
Wellston Police Dept.

October 29, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless brother.

Patrolman
La Porte Police Dept.

October 29, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Lt. Robert Haley. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

October 29, 2004

Rest in peace brother.

Police Academy Student Eric L. Alexander

October 29, 2004

My sincere condolence to the family of Lieutenant Haley and to the members of the Comanche County Sheriff's Department.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 29, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Haley family during this time of great sadness.

Lord, please look over him and take care of his family.

Sergeant
Indiana State Police

October 29, 2004

Rest in peace Brother.

Cpl. D. Johansen
Federal Reserve System Police Services

October 29, 2004