Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with Dep. Timothy Graham's family during this difficult time. Dep. Graham is a true hero to citizens and fellow officers alike. Thank you sir for your service to the people of Pima County. We will not forget you.
And to Dep. Graham's fellow officers: He died fighting the good fight, and he is still watching your back.
Rest easy brother.

Patrol Officer
UAPD, TUCSON, AZ

August 11, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Graham's family.

May he rest in peace.

Tara, Wife of VBPD Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department

August 11, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL POLICE OFFICERS

August 11, 2005

God bless Deputy Sheriff Timothy Graham, his family, the Pima County Sheriff's Department, and the good Samaritan taxi driver.

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

August 11, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Timothy, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

August 11, 2005

God’s Hero in Blue

He walked life’s lonely path with honor, Lord,

Protecting those you sent his way…

Until, at last, with task well done,

Your call is heard today.

We hear you saying:

“Come, my friend, with me apart…from years of service rest.

You’ve helped the poor, protected all, you’ve passed Life’s every test.

You did not falter, did not fail though weary was your soul

I saw your tears, I felt your fears…I helped you toward your goal.

Beneath that badge there beat a heart, strong, courageous, true…

When duty called, you answered, my hero dressed in blue!

Come, my friend, your reward awaits: the law you did obey.

Faithful through life’s endless storms you showed my people the way.

Your beat is ended; roll call’s done! Now, rest on Heaven’s shore.

The good you did so willingly will remain forever more.”

Thank you; Father, for your great love as we cherish his memory dear

We offer this brave soul to you…be with him ever near.

And when, at last, we hear your call may we each take our place

On Heaven’s shore, eternal home, beneath your kindly gaze.

By:Sister Ann Stamm
Livonia Police Chaplin

Federal Officer
Department of Treasury/US Mint

August 11, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Graham deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Graham is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

August 11, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU DEPUTY SHERIFF GRAHAM!!!!

Somebody killed a police officer today,
And a part of America died.
The piece of our country they swore to protect
will be buried along with our pride.

The criminal that shot them will stand up in court
With counsel-demanding his rights,
while a young widow must work for there kids
And grieve many long, dark, empty nights.

The beat that they worked was a battlefield too,
just as they'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation wont fly at half-mast,
there sacrifice we'll never ignore.

Yes, Somebody killed a police officer today,
these cop's put there life on the line.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A felon they sought to confine.

Now there ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And they stand at a new rookies' side.
They answered the call, of themselves they gave all....
And part of America died.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

August 11, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Graham,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pima County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

August 11, 2005

Deputy Graham, rest in peace brother. Your work here on earth is complete. Please watch over us as we continue in our day to day life. To the family of Deputy Graham and the Pima County Sheriff's Department, I am truly sorry for your lose.

Robert W. Crumley,
Chief Operations Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard

OSC Robert W. Crumley
U.S. Coast Guard

August 11, 2005

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

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

August 11, 2005

Deputy Graham,
Your sacrififce will not be forgotten. You and Your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

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

August 11, 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

August 11, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

August 11, 2005

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psalms (ch. XXIII, v. 2)

Tim, rest in peace for your watch is over. God bless

Postal Inspector Tim Weisend
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

August 11, 2005

Our profound condolences to Deputy Graham's wife,family and fellow Deputies.All of Arizona Law Enforcement mourns with you during this very difficult time."In Valor there is Hope" We are very grateful for your service in making our community safe.May God comfort all of you.

Ofc John D Sainz, FOP 1, Chaplain
Tucson Police Dept

August 11, 2005

Deputy Graham, it is with a heavy heart that I say thank you. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice while performing your duty. My condolences go out to Deputy Grahams family. Thank you, Dawud Isa Abusida for seeing a Deputy in need and helping.

"Rest now brother, we can take the next call."

Officer
Tucson Police Department

August 11, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service Deputy Graham, and may the Lord's comfort be with your family at this difficult time.

Wife of a Deputy
SBSD Morongo Station, CA

August 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Deputy Graham as well as the good samaritan/taxi driver during this difficult time. Gentlemen, rest in peace, your work on earth is done.

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

August 11, 2005

As a member of the Emergency services, I can relate to the traffic on the scene. However, I can't possibly relate to the feelings of the family of Deputy Graham. Please know the our thoughts and prayers go out to the immediate family. To the extended family at Pima County Sheriff's Department, thank you for continuing to patrol the streets of Pima County. I have family there, and I know they feel the same way.
Deputy Graham, while you now patrol the streets of heaven, watch over us all.
REST IN PEACE ANGEL OF BLUE

Colorado Firefighter/EMT

August 11, 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

August 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Graham, and the good samaritan taxi cab driver.

Trooper
MN State Patrol

August 11, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Graham. May God bless you all. May Deputy Graham and the outstanding citizen who lost his life in this tragic incident rest in peace, and may their families know that they will not be forgotten. True HEROES forever.

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

August 11, 2005

My prayers and thoughts go out to deputy Graham's family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace Deputy Graham, we have the watch from here.

PATROLMAN, CHAD MULLEN
HORNELL CITY PD NY

August 11, 2005

rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

August 11, 2005