Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the officer that was shot and killed and the officer who shot and killed him. It is a tremendous tragedy to have an officer killed by friendly fire. May god protect all of you who protect and serve. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS!!!

Timothy Holt---sgt
Grand River Police Dept., Ohio

July 8, 2005

Man Oh Man. We are faced with so many situations in a days time. I feel that this one has left many with sadness. I know that Police Officers have to stand by the choices that they make. Constable Pickens I salute you and the decisions that you made. I Honor you. To the Officer on the other end, I salute you too. I know that this situation will leave many people guessing. But to those that are left to figure out this mess, remember from your desk from your paperwork from your days to analize that this was a split second decision. I hope God will lay his hand on all those that were effected by this. I know as a member of the Law Enforcement community and a brother of the Badge, Today I cried. God Speed...Russ

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

July 8, 2005

Gone but not forgotten, rest in peace Constable Pickens...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

July 8, 2005

Sir-The watch here has ended for you, but oh what a wonderful watch you have just been re-assigned too. Oh so terrible for your family that you are not here with them, but so wonderful for you to be on watch in heaven. Your family, friends and co-workers will be in our prayers.

God speed and rest easy sir, we have the watch from here.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

July 7, 2005

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY FIRST, THEN HIS FELLOW OFFICERS. MY SON DEPUTY SHERRIFF ANDY TAYLOR WAS KILLED 5-9-05, SO I KNOW THE PAIN. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND THANK YOU RESERVE DEPUTY CONSTABLE NEHEMIAH PICKENS FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

ROXANNE CLARK
MOTHER OF DEPUTY SHERIFF ANDY TAYLOR
EOW 5-9-05

Roxanne Clark

July 7, 2005

The loss of an officer is never easy. To have it come by the mistaken hands of a fellow officer is hard to even imagine, much less understand. I hope the families of Deputy Pickens and the other Deputy involved can somehow give each other strength. My heart goes out to all involved. Hopefully, forgiveness can somehow be attained.

Howard L Hawbaker
Palmview Police Department

July 7, 2005

I can not imagine a worse scenario: a fine reserve officer loses his life by friendly fire from an officer having to make a split second decision that will now haunt him forever. I am so sorry for the family of Officer Pickens and for the officer who fired those shots. May God grant his grace to everyone involved. Officer Pickens is no less a hero due to the tragic circumstances of his death-he leapt to the aid of fellow officers, trying to lend a hand. God bless you all!

Anonymous

July 7, 2005

It's always especially difficult when we hear that one of our own paid the ultimate sacrifice by one of our own. Unfortunately accidents sometimes happen no matter how hard we train and try to avoid them. May you rest in peace knowing you will not be forgotten, and may the Officer's involved find a way to deal with the pain they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Police Officer
LAPD

July 7, 2005

From our family to yours, rest in peace. May God give your family strength to get through these difficult times. My friend you are in a place of PEACE. To the Deputy that shot Nehemiah: In law enforcement we are faced with SPLIT second decessions, may God give you strength to get through this difficult time. Do not second guess yourself, you did not know he was an Officer, you feared someone's life was threatened and made a SPLIT second decession to stop what you thought was a threat. May God give you and the family of Nehemiah strength and courage to get through this.

Detective Pete Di Pasqua
La Habra Police

July 7, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Constable Nehemiah Pickens, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

July 7, 2005

A tragedy that will haunt many people for a long time to come.

Deputy Sheriff
Indiana

July 7, 2005

Rest in Peace... God bless all involved in this tragedy....

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Officer

July 7, 2005

Deputy Pickens,
This is such an unfortunate incident, its almost hard to understand. God bless all those involved and also to your family and co-workers.

Broward County Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard, Florida

July 7, 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

July 7, 2005

THANK YOU BROTHER IN BLUE. WE'LL ALL 10-25 ON THE STREETS OF HEAVEN.

Ptl. N.G. Mullins
Mt. Holly NC Police Department

July 7, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Deputy Pickens for your dedicated service and your sacrifice. May God bless you and your family>

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Dept.

July 7, 2005

May GOD bless your family and friends now. Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts- La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

July 7, 2005

My heart is truly heavy with thoughts of gratitude and concern for all involved. Thank you Constable Pickens, for sacrificing all for people like me and my family. My prayers go out to you and your family, and all other concerned parties.

July 7, 2005

RIP BROTHER

Reserve Deputy Enriquez
MCSO Montgomery County TN.

July 7, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE

July 7, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Reserve Deputy Constable Nehemiah Pickens' family, friends, and co-workers with the Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 6 Texas.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

July 7, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN YOUR LOST. MAY HE CONSOLE THE OFFICER WHO MISTAKENLY SHOT YOU. YOU ARE A HERO. YOU SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

July 7, 2005

Rest in peace brother, your sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Greenfield Township (PA) Police Department

July 7, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss. He was so loved and know that he will always watch over you all!!!!

July 7, 2005

My condolences to the family of Deputy Pickens. May God grant you his peace during this difficult time.

Brenda Bell
Mother of a Police Officer

July 7, 2005