Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP.Your memory lives on and will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 12, 2008

Nehemiah ,
there are no words , my brother of the thin blue ............know that you are not forgotten and your memory lives on . few will ever understand how it is we do what we do and although you are not here in body , you are in spirit..........continue to watch over us all .

my brother , i still have the watch from here........

officer val pickens
b'ham pd / b'ham , al

July 2, 2008

Today you and Michelle and the girls were on my mind. I always think about you and how we always talked about going on the amazing race. I know that we love you but Jesus loves you more.

Kesha
cousin of your wife from Louisiana

May 23, 2008

Uncle Nehemiah,

Memorial day will be here soon and as it approaches, I have really been thinking about you. I want you to know that no one has forgotten about you-you are deeply missed.

Love you,

Doneisha

Doneisha
cousin

May 21, 2008

As i sit here on Fort Jackson, SC i realize what it really mean to protct and serve. Working for any type of government agency is a tough job. I fully understand what it takes to wear any type of uniform. I tell you thank you for protecting not only me but the people of Harris County.I love you cousin and your greatly missed its coming upon the third year anniversary of you been gone and everytime my birthday comes around i think about you because that was the day that you retired. You have done an outstanding job here on earth and i commend you for that. I LOVE YOU!!

Private First Class George J Sanders III
United States Army

May 20, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 7, 2008

Nehemiah want you to know although you are in a much peaceful place with no hardship or worries, you are truely missed. Love and miss you so much. You will always be my Hero and now you are my Blue Angel.

Gwendolyn Taylor-Benton
Sister

November 19, 2007

I knew Nehemiah for over 16 years by the introduction of my aunt his wife. Nehemiah was truely a very ,very kind ,and respectable person. This soider did nothing but care about people and family! Not only did this sinceless acident hurt my aunt and our family but scared our hearts deeply! I say this too the world a true honorable soilder is gone but GOD is alive in us DEPUTY NEHEMIAH PICKENS! Your fight was will done rest we your family got your back , and we will always miss your smile and your kindness ! Jusice will be done and honored!

LISA & FAMILY
FAMILY

October 1, 2007

Nehemiah, I want to thank God for the time He allowed you to share with me. Your acts of brotherhood will never be forgotten. Remember when you were on your motor-cycle coming up Homestead and HPD had me pulled over for an expired sticker...you made a U-turn, came to my rescue and he let me go,(smile)the kids still talk about that. I thank you for being a blue angel. You will never be forgotten, and your presence will always be felt. I love you and miss you...

Gwendolyn Benton
H.I.S.D./Relative

September 13, 2007

Bro. Nehemiah, you are my inspiration for studying criminal justice. We the Nation Of Isalm will continue the fight for justice for your family and our people. May Allah be pleased with your hard work. I love you brother.

Bro. Garnett Muhammad
Nation Of Islam

August 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue......

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

July 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of constable Pickens on the anniversary of his passing. May God comfort you all. Rest in peace.
Heros are never forgotten.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

July 5, 2007

You have not been forgotten Nehemiah, Houston residents still remember and care about you and your family. Rest in peace.

July 5, 2007

I went to the Capital today to honor you and your family. May God keep you close as I pray for those you had to leave behind.

Terry Donovan,spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan EOW 31 October 2004

May 7, 2007

As the day's go by, and the sun set's each day, YOU are thought of. We miss you so much. You have been in various dreams...the message I don't get, but I do know you live in our hearts.
I know you enjoyed the visit on last week when we brought moma to see you. Mihelle really have you fixed up...at Paradise North. Taula, I know you liked those roses uncle Ray brought out there and placed on your grave side, they really represented you?...The stars do not struggle to shine, the rivers do not struggle to flow, and as long as God is in controll...this too will pass, justice(just-us) will be sought. We won't stop praying. I love you cousin.
Forever in my heart.

Gwendolyn Taylor-Benton
Family Member

March 22, 2007

to the PICKENS and to my family in blue , it is indeed a sad day when a law enforcement officer dies , but an exceptionally sad day when it happens at the hands of a brother or sister of the thin blue . we all know the dangers that face us each and every time we leave our homes . whether or not we have the uniform on we are officers 24/7 . Nehemiah , my brave brother , you knew this well , your actions july 5 ,2005 proved it . for 18 years here in birmingham i've lived it too . i know that you are present with the LORD and just as you were on earth , a source of encouragement for all who were in your presence , so to are you now . no , i did'nt have the honor of meeting you , but i know you for i'm not only a fellow officer , but a pickens as well . i think we even kind of look alike . michele i don't know you , but i really would like to , i believe that Nehemiah and i are related . it is no coincidences here . stay strong my sister for GOD is always in control . continue to keep Nehemiah alive in your memory for you see he is alive , just transitioned to be with the LORD . for the WORD says to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD . from the reflections left here by other family members indeed leads me to beleive that we are blood related . please forgive me , for i did not intend to use this as an agenda for myself , for truly it is with the utmost respect i honor a fellow officer , i honor deputy pickens . please know that in death just as in life Nehemiah is a child of GOD and he is home with his father . continue to stay strong and whatever the circumstances surrounding the shooting know that GOD is in control . HIS way is not ours and neither are HIS thoughts . i love you please contact me . i will try to contact the harris county constable office and leave my information there . one love

officer valerie pickens
bpd/birmingham ,al

January 28, 2007

To my love you are truly missed.There is not a day that has gone by when the girls and i do not talk about you.We have yet to see justice served but we still have hope and we constantly pray.You are not here in the physical but your presence is always felt. Missing you always,your wife and daughters.

wife

January 14, 2007

Nehemiah, it has been a while now since you've been gone.
So much has happen. I'm sure you know already. The Texas system has failed us again. I know your glad you don't have to worry about all this earthly stuff no more. I pray still that justice is found in this case (both ways). The sherriff dept. is still having issues trying to justify their wrong. It's amazing what money and working with the same dept. can do for you, no matter how wrong you are, or how many lives you take. Any way, be blessed and know you are forever on our hearts and minds. Nehemishia just turned 13 and she think she is older than Teddy (smile). Love Ya Taula

G. Benton
Cousin

January 9, 2007

WITH THE GREAT MASTER NOW, GONE BUT WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS

CONSTABLE EDDIE COLLINS
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS CONSTABLE PCT.8

July 26, 2006

As we prepare ourselves for your memorial that's being held today, we will remember that you gave your life in honor and that you made the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, our fallen hero, but you will never be forgotten, always staying in our hearts. I thank God that every day, as I send my husband off to serve and protect, his angel, Nehemiah will be watching over him.

August/Family member

July 6, 2006

Please continue to keep watch over your family, friends, and co-workers from above. God bless all of you always.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

July 5, 2006

May you rest in Peace and may Our Lord continue to comfort and strengthen your loved ones.

July 5, 2006

As the first anniversary of your tragic death approaches, please know that your dedication and sacrifice have not been forgotten. You will forever be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm- LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 3, 2006

We will be in Washington with honor and respect to hear your name read.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 8, 2006

God bless you and keep you always. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

May 4, 2006