Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ranger Christensen, you are the unsung heroes of law enforcement. I read about the search for you in the paper. I was praying for a different ending but it was not meant to be. Rest in peace, Sir. Bless your family, friends and fellow officers.

Al Whitney
Yuma County SO, AZ

August 6, 2005

What a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they go through this difficult time. Continue your duty in heaven. Thank you for your dedication.

August 6, 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

August 6, 2005

Rest in Peace Ranger Christensen

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called Sons Of God."
Matt.5:9

Explorer

August 6, 2005

We all followed the morning report hoping for a happy ending to the search for Ranger Christensen. I'm so sorry to hear that we have lost a ranger. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, those at ROMO and throughout the NPS.

Park Ranger
National Park Service

August 6, 2005

Rest in Peace Ranger Christensen

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called Sons Of God."
Matt.5:9

Explorer

August 6, 2005

To the parents of Ranger Christensen, as today marks the 3rd anniversary of the loss of our daughter, I want you to know that my heart and prayers are with you in this terrible time of loss. To the family, friends and coworkers of Ranger Christensen may God Bless you all. Ranger Christensen thank you for a job well done and you will not be forgotten.

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

August 6, 2005