Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Taylor,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Llano County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

May 10, 2005

I knew you from a few times I need law enforcement advice, but I've seen you many times protecting our community and keeping us safe. It breaks my heart to see you here. God-Speed Officer Taylor.

Citizen
Kingsland, Texas

May 10, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Deputy Taylor for your 3 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Llano County. May you have eternal peace in the knowledge that your death was not in vain and that you shall be memorialized as a hero. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Department

May 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of this department, our deepest sympathy to the family and co-workers of Deputy Andy Taylor. Rest in peace brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

May 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Taylor. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

May 10, 2005

We are so very sorry to hear of this tragedy. Your loss is felt across this entire country. God's peace be with you all; we will remember you in our thoughts and prayers. To all on the thin blue line, please be careful, and thank you all for so bravely wearing the badge.

Michigan

May 10, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO TODAY. DEPUTY TAYLOR YOU DIED A HERO. GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GOD BLESS YOU. R.I.P. BROTHER

SGT W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT

May 10, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Andy Taylor. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

May 10, 2005

I pray your family and friends will find strength and comfort from these reflections. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally “Rest high on the mountain”.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

May 10, 2005

The men and women of the Larned P.D. send our deepest sympathies to those who survive this terrible tragedy. We pray for all those who survive and the soul of Deputy Taylor. Rest in peace............

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

May 10, 2005

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 ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

May 10, 2005

the alabama state auxiliary sends the family and fellow officers our sincerest sympahy...god bless all of you

mary mc intyre=president- national trust
alabama state fraternal order of police auxiliary

May 10, 2005

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

May 10, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

May 10, 2005

Somebody killed a Policeman today,
and part of America died.
A piece of the country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
just as if he had 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.

The suspect who shot 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.

Yes, someone killed a Policeman today,
maybe in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks the beat, on a dark city street,
and he stands by each rookie's side.
He answered the call.....of himself he gave all,
and part of America died.

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa

May 10, 2005

Deputy Taylor, you have served your country and your community with honor and pride. We will carry on from here. To the family of Deputy Taylor you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a larger family. To the men and women of the Llano County Sheriff's Office hold your heads high as you all carry on. Be careful and watch each others backs.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

May 10, 2005

God bless Deputy Andy Taylor, his family, and the Llano County Sheriff's Office

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

May 10, 2005

Rest in Peace brother, God has you now!

Sr. Sgt. Steven W. Jones
Dallas S.O.

May 10, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 10, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

May 10, 2005

May God be with you brother, the old saying "There go I by the grace of God"
can never be forgotten by those of us that have sworn to "walk the line blue line".

Rest in peace

Police Officer Kevin Lares
San Diego Police Department

May 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Taylor's family, friends and fellow officers. Rest in peace, my brother.

AZ Narc
YCSO

May 10, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God be with you and your family.

Officer
Tucson Police

May 10, 2005

Deputy Taylor, may you rest in peace and may God bless your family to do the same.

Please watch over both your immediate family and your family in "blue" for both of them will need your guidance.

Rest easy sir, we will take the watch from here.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 10, 2005

May you rest in peace, Deputy Taylor. You have certainly earned your place in Heaven, and you will not be forgotten. Even though I did not know you, my prayers are with you and your loved ones. May they take comfort in knowing thatyou are in a better place.

jason

May 10, 2005