Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tim,
Although my encounters with you were always brief, at 120, your smile was always appreciated. You are remembered today, and always, as a great man and deputy.

Michelle / Civilian
PCSD

August 10, 2012

Wow Tim. I can't believe tomorrow will mark 7 years since we've seen your smiling face and heard your happy laughter. I think about you all the time and know you're still watching over us down here. I miss you Tim.

Detective Renee Petersen
Puma County Sheriff's Department

August 9, 2012

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 16, 2012

I always drive by Ajo and come across a memorial that is on the intesection of Ajo and Kinney. I happened to come across this site and read the story behind the memorial. Words cannot express my grattitude that men such as Deputy Graham work in Law enforcemnet. God bless you and your family sir. Thank you for your sacrifice. May the Lord always watch over his sons who have to wear a bullet proof vest everyday to work.

Pima County resident
Grateful citizen

May 9, 2012

This is a little late, but it's here......

Seasons drift so quickly
Beneath the single sky
A lesson in the making
All things must come to die.

Therein lies the silence
The journey beyond the breath
To flowers in the forest
We've now become in death.

But speak of the glint of the eye
Reflected in Damascus Blade
For those who saw freedom & honor
And in battle their lives they gave.

So take heart men of Valor
Know your deeds will endure the night
Live on as flowers in the forest
Live on, within God's light.


Rest in Peace, My Brother....

Sgt. John Kilpatrick, Retired
Pima County Sheriff's Department

August 10, 2011

Hi Tim,
I think of you often and miss the way you made me laugh. Maybe one day up there we can get coffee together like old times. You are missed.

Brittani Thomas
Old Friend

August 10, 2011

Hi Tim,

We love and miss you. :) :( :)

Love, Julie

Julie Lewis
sister in law

August 10, 2011

Hi sweetheart...never really gets much easier, this day:(
Love that you're up there smiling over us...you gotta love all the little girls: McKay, Carlie, Morgan and Whitney; not to mention your namesake T.J. who is completely balls to the wall boy just like you (and your partner in crime Charlie). All is well my dear, I wish you peace.

Sherry

Sherry Graham
Wife

August 10, 2011

Seems like yesterday we lost you but it has been six years, you are in our hearts and prayers. Time does not make it any easier, you are missed each day.

Mark Boyce (Lt Retired)
PCSD CISM Team

August 9, 2011

Thinking about you today, Tim. I met someone who lost a loved one unexpectedly today. Her daughter is one of Morgan's little friends. She is a very nice person and a great mom, but today I learned she is very brave as well. When a loved one leaves suddenly like you did, it leaves a mark that can be very difficult. With time, though, good things can come from that difficult time. Sherry has been very involved with a group of people that your passing connected her with and I think it helps with healing. I am very proud of her as I am of this person I met today because they rise up during a difficult time to continue being wonderful parents. They leave a wonderful example for people to learn from on grace and stamina. Please watch over Morgan's friend and her family as well as their dad in Heaven. We love and miss you :)

Always, Julie

Julie Lewis
sister in law

March 29, 2011

We never met in person, Tim, because I joined the Department a few months after you left us. Nonetheless, you were very much around all the time. There was a special reward established at the academy in your name, which is presented during graduation to a new Deputy, who is elected by his own classmates as an example for the values we all stand for. Together with the first recipient of this award, we were all very proud to honor your name in this special way. Over the years, I have spoken to many people who you have worked with during your time with this department. Every single one of them spoke very highly of you and folks are still touched when recalling the events of that tragic day.

Today is Thanksgiving and I wanted to express my thankfulness for your service and sacrifice and let you and your family know that you will not be forgotten. Thank you!

Tom Peine
Pima County Sheriff's Department

November 25, 2010

Tim was my best friend in high school. Unfortunatly after he moved to AZ we lost touch. I was devastated to find out he's been gone for 5 years. He was a wonderful friend,who could always make me laugh. Rest in peace my dear friend, you will be missed

Debbie 'Wood' Sarafin
old friend

August 18, 2010

Wanted to offer thanks to you for your service, Sir, per your anniversary yesterday, and thanks to your family, friends and department for your example, caring and diligence.

Cadet
Colorado

August 11, 2010

Tim,
Can't believe it's five years...the boys are so grown up, Jackson is driving! You would be very proud, they are growing into wonderful young men. Patrick talks about going into LE, I'm still a little on the fence, go figure! We are happy and very well cared for, and keep you in our hearts always...
Love, Sherry, Jackson and Patrick

Sherry Graham-Potter

August 10, 2010

Hey Tim,

Just writing to check in. Please continue to watch over us down here. We miss you terribly.

Love Renee

Detective Renee Hesser
Pima County Sheriffs Department

November 4, 2009

Hi Tim -

We miss you so much. Just a quick note to ask that you keep doing what you do... watch over us all and keep us safe.

Until we meet again...
T.J.

T.J. Jeznach
AZ DOC (Ret.)

September 2, 2009

To Deputy Timothy David Graham, his family and his fellow officers with the Prima County Sheriff's Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Graham’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Graham and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Bagde, Inc
Members and Staff

August 10, 2009

We still remember, Tim. We will never forget.

Detective
Pima County Sheriff's Department

August 5, 2009

Hi Tim,

I just wanted to tell you I miss and love you. Can you come and visit your nieces and give them a kiss? I hope they know you and can see your wonderful smile :)

Love, Julie

Julie Lewis
sister in law

February 18, 2009

On August 10, 2005, you paid the ultimate sacrifice you laid down your life for your fellow man.

Even though we never met we are all brothers, and today
four years after your passing did I find your memorial page.

May God bless you and your family and our brothers and
Sisters of the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

February 15, 2009

We will never forget you Tim, you are forever in our hearts
Jennifer Garcia

Anonymous

February 5, 2009

RIP.You are not forgotten.

Anonymous

November 17, 2008

I Miss you Bro. We were 2 Chicago'ns that went through academy together here in Arizona. There isnt a day that goes by I dont think of you. I miss the fights at COTA, the cigarette game, our criptic greeting and asking everyone we met if is was Soda or Pop. The day you left us is a day I have never recovered from. I know you are watching over us all. I knew you back in Illinois as little Timmy.....now your my hero...god bless bro

Corrections Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections

October 1, 2008

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE TIM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. NEVER FORGOTTEN

C.HERNANDEZ

July 12, 2008

Tim,
Today I attended the service of Officer Hite another good man that I knew. Over the last week not only have his family been in my thoughts and prayers but also you and yours. I cannot believe it is almost three years since you left us. I think of you often with happy thoughts. I will never forget you.

Jayne C.

June 10, 2008