Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What a tragic loss. Constable Pickens you will not be forgotten. Your family, friends and fellow officers are in our thoughts and prayers, as you are.

AZ NARC
YCSO

July 7, 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

July 7, 2005

"when you went, a peace of us went with you"...

July 7, 2005

Constable Pickens..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

karen
ppd--recruit

July 7, 2005

This is the worse tragedy of all... An
officer killing another officer accidentally. My heart grieves with
all of you and may God's mercy and
grace be with the one who bears the
heaviest of burdens.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 7, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Constable Nehemiah Pickens, and the Harris County Constable's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Pickens, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 7, 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 Constable Nehemiah Pickens. Having lost a deputy last year to "friendly fire" (Deputy Michael Arruda, EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own in this fashion. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

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

July 7, 2005

Rest in peace brother, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Ours is truly a profession that is not done by our choosing but a calling to help our fellow man. God Bless.
Matthew 5:9

Patrolman Ed Kraft
Grove Police Dept. Oklahoma

July 7, 2005

May you rest in Peace! God bless you and your family. You died a hero and I thank you for your service.

Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05

July 7, 2005

God bless you and your family. It is tragic how your life was lost, but you left us doing what you loved. Rest in peace.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 7, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 7, 2005

Rest in peace my brother you have served with HONOR. To the rest of the brothers left behind: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of GOD.

Cpl. Simon Baumler
Swiss Army, MP Service

July 7, 2005

To: LT. Pickens Class B.P.O.C 174 / Reserve Deputy Of Harris County Pct.6

We won't for get you may god bless you and your famliy through these rough times. You served your community well and did a great job, now it's time for you to watch over the rest of us helping your fellow brother's and sister's in blue guideing us into the right direction. God Bless You Rest in Peace

Class B.P.O.C 174 U of H-Downtown
Deputy J.Garza Fort Bend County Pct. 4

July 7, 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

July 7, 2005

Constable Pickens,
You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office. Gretna Police Dept. LA

July 7, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Pickens. 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 to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

July 6, 2005

Words cannot adequately express the loss of a brother...especially one taken by "friendly fire"...My wishes go to both the family and the officer...We choose our profession..or does our profession choose us?

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Deputy A.J. Mukai
B.C.S.O.

July 6, 2005

Words can not begin to express the sympathy we feel for the loss of Deputy Pickens. Our hearts and prayers are with your family, your law enforcement family, and all of those you leave behind.

Rest in Peace Sir, you are 10-7. Goodnight

Aimee, Dispatcher
Phoenix Police Department

July 6, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Reserve Deputy Constable Nehemiah Pickens. 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

July 6, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 6, 2005

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men
stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell

Cpl Walters
Prince George's Co. Police

July 6, 2005

GOD BLESS DC PICKENS, HIS FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. GOD BLESS THE HARRIS COUNTY DEPUTIES INVOLVED IN THIS TRAGEDY.

DAVID JEWELL DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY (LOUISVILLE) KY PD

July 6, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about your death officer Nehemiah.

a caring citizen

July 6, 2005

God bless Reserve Deputy Constable Nehemiah Pickens, his family, the Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, and the Harris County Sheriff's Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

July 6, 2005

rest in peace office your job is done thank you very much for your service and you sacafice

woofy

July 6, 2005