Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

First of all, to the Tatum family...god bless you all and I send you my deepest condolences and heartfilled wishes. To the men and women of the Trinity Co. Sheriff Dept.,job well done with honor and pride and please keep eachother safe out there. The Lord above has yet another special person by his side watching over all of us. Rest in Peace Deputy Tatum, Rest in Peace.

P-II CESPEDES 30086
6YRS US ARMY (84-90) 15YRS LAPD

December 30, 2005

To Deputy Tatum family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

December 30, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Lester Dewayne Tatum. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

December 30, 2005

our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief! you are not alone!

Ofc. Dan Jones #2079 (Med. Ret)
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

December 30, 2005

You put the safety of the innocent above your own. You are a hero. The tragic loss of your life, for the sake of others, people you did not even know, shows the world your superior character.

Though you are taken from this world physically, you will live forever in the hearts and minds of those you left behind and your extended family in blue.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard Universty Police Dept.

December 30, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Tatum,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tatum County. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

December 30, 2005

My heart goes out to the family at this time. It is not easy to lose one in the line of duty. Just keep your head up and God will do the rest.

December 30, 2005

Rest in Peace my brother. To the family remember God is still God while you are going through this time of sorrow.

Be Blessed,
Dinwiddie Co. Sheriff's Department

December 30, 2005

God is taking care of you from now on, earthly hero! May He bless your family in this time of need! Thank you for your dedicated service! You are greatly appreciated for what you've done!

Officer Mark Swope
Beavercreek PD, Ohio

December 30, 2005

We gather today to remember,
the sacrifices our loved ones have made.
We will never forget those loved ones,
and the terrible price they have paid.
Their courage, dedication and professionalism
will forever be alive in our hearts.
May God, in His infinite power,
help to mend those broken parts.
There is no greater pain,
then the loss of those we love,
But we pray you will find inner strength,
with guidance from the Lord above.
It's a very tough journey you are faced with,
but together we can all make it through.
So, we gather today to remember, and share
the love for "Our Heroes in Blue.
"We know they are watching us now,
and so proud that you're all here.
They would like to see smiles not sadness;
see hope in your eyes not fear.
They are at peace with the Lord up in heaven,
and they would like us to be at peace too.
They know in their hearts how we miss them,
and they want you to know they miss you.
May you all find some solace in knowing,
that in God's eyes, they did not die in vain.
They gave their lives doing a job they believe in,
and it hurts them to see you in pain.
So as we pray for those loved ones we lost,
They would like us to pray too;
For the brave men and women still out there,
their Brothers and Sisters in Blue.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

December 30, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother...you certainly gave your all and your faithfulness and dedication to duty will not be forgotten. You are one up on us for now you see Him as He is. Be asssured your loved one are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace Sheriff Tatum. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mother of Law Inforcement Student. Michigan

December 30, 2005

Sir, may you rest in peace knowing that your family and friends will take care of each other during this terrible time. May God bless every person that you have ever touched.

God speed Hero.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

December 30, 2005

Deputy Tatum,

I honor you. You fought the good fight . . . you walked the path of the warrior, and we will not forget you my brother. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (former Richmond, Virginia Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace brother. Keep an eye on us down on these streets. We will take it from here.

Sgt. Thomas Hawley K-9
Wake County Sheriff's Office

December 30, 2005

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Lester, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

December 30, 2005

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Tatum. Thank you for your service, RIP.

mjw643

December 30, 2005

Honor.Courage.Dedication
To a few proud men and women,these words have a deeper meaning than most people can understand.
Thank you for your service and bravery.
May God be with your family in this time of sadness.
RIP

PO Christian Stock
US Air Force Security Police, Germany

December 30, 2005

From our family to yours may the Lord provide comfort and strength during this most difficult of times. Matthew 5:9

Mother of Deputy Dan Archuleta EOW 9/04
Kern County Sheriff Dept

December 30, 2005

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

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, Missouri Police Department

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace, Brother. May God bless your soul.

K-9 Off. B. Rice
Irvington Police Department, NJ

December 30, 2005

My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and department of Deputy Tatum. There is no greater gift then one giving their one life in service of peace and safety. You are a true hero Deputy Tatum, rest in peace Brother.

Deputy N. Antoniou
San Jacinto County Precinct 2

December 30, 2005

On behalf of my family I want to say how sorry we are for the loss of yet another courageous officer who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the poeple of Trinity County. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now at this most difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort. Hold on to the many memories you have of him. Know that he is always with you in spirit.

Michelle Rogers
Sister of Sgt. J. Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Michelle Rogers

December 30, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 30, 2005

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

December 30, 2005