Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

April 14, 2006

May you rest in peace. I have faith that you will be remembered as a hero.

Ofc. S.D. Hall Jr.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police

April 14, 2006

Chief Sumner and family:

Our thought and prayers are with you all as well as Captain Tuttle and his family. We will never forget. Rest in peace.

Your neighbor,
WCSO

April 14, 2006

Sir, Thank You for your service, it will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, and let us take over your beat.

Jason Byrum - Tribal Ranger
Pechanga Tribal Rangers

April 14, 2006

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES.YOU WILL BE MISSED.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

OFC.J.L."PEPE'"HERNANDEZ
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPT.(NM)

April 14, 2006

Rest in peace Sir. Sincere condolonces to your family, and to the family of Cptn. Tuttle. Another two fine brave men taken away far to early.

J. M.
Gardai (Irish Police Force)

April 14, 2006

A Part of America Died Today

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
A Part of America Died Today.

-author unknown

Rest In Peace, Brother…

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

April 14, 2006

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Chief Sumner. May God be with you and guide you all in the dark days ahead. Thank you Chief Sumner for your service, dedication and protection to us all. May you rest in peace sir.

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

April 14, 2006

May you Rest in Peace,Sir and may Our Lord comfort your family,friends and department during this time.

April 14, 2006

In Valor there is Hope.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo.

April 14, 2006

Rest in peace guys......You both will be missed. Watch over us from above, like you were doing yesterday.

Sgt.
MI State Police

April 14, 2006

"not what we gain, but what we give measures the worth of the life we live" -- unk

Rest in peace brother.

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

April 14, 2006

“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 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

April 13, 2006

Chief Sumner: A sad honor to be the first to leave a reflection for you. How sad you and the fine fire captain had to be killed. What honorable heroes you both are to have GIVEN your lives to the citizen of your community, trying to keep officers on the gound safe.

I pray your families will be able to find comfort in the fact that you are now able to look down on your loved ones and be angels for them and that someday you will be reunited with them in God's Heaven where you are now patrolling and you don't need a noisy helicopter.

God bless you for daily taking risks to keep the public safe. I hope you have heard citizens say "thank you" which seems so inadequate now, but is still sincerely expressed, at least by this civilian!!

Prayers, loves and hugs to your families and your departments.

Love, Your new Aunt from California

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter

April 13, 2006

CHIEF SCOTT SUMNER....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE CHELSEA POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ALSO SEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO CAPTAIN TUTTLE AND HIS FAMILY, OF THE CHELSEA FIRE DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

April 13, 2006

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and partners of Chief Sumner. Words can not express the pain, but know that he is and always will be a hero. RIP!!

Dispatcher

April 13, 2006

ANOTHER GREAT OFFICER HAST BEEN LOST...BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

April 13, 2006

Sorry to hear about the loss

April 13, 2006

Godspeed Chief Sumner. Your life and sacrifice will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

April 13, 2006

God speed Chief, until we meet again!

Mark Bond, Ph.D.
Criminal Justice Professor

Mark Bond, Ph.D.

April 13, 2006

Rest in peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Deputy
Michigan

April 13, 2006

I wish your family peace at this very hard time. RIP Chief.

Stacy (future officer)

Stacy S.

April 13, 2006

Sincere thoughts are prayers are with your family and department during this sorrowful time. Thank you for your service to your community. You have paid the ultimate price. Rest in peace.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

April 13, 2006

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

April 13, 2006

Chief Sumner and Cpt Tuttle, you will always be remembered.

April 13, 2006