Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Seneca Bailey Darden

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, May 21, 2006

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Reflections for Police Officer Seneca Bailey Darden

Dear SEN
I sit in disbeleaf, wondering why ,
it seems all the bad stay and the good die.
For the pictures we have never fade away , we hold our
love in memories that never go away , thinking of the good times saddens me inside, but I know for the longgest he wanted to be a Police Offier, Brin, be strong. HOLD YOUR FAITH IN GOD , If there is anything I can do let me know,
LOVE , JKL

Jarrad K.Lawrence
GOOD FRIEND

May 27, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Darden family. May God comfort them in their time of need.

Officer J.M.Deveney & Chris Deveney
CCPD and wife

May 26, 2006

I just want to let the family members both biological and in "blue" that I am praying for each of you. Keep the faith and try to stay as strong as you can.

I also attended Virginia State University like Officer Darden and a deep feeling of sadness is upon my heart right now for all of us who attended the college on "the hill". To not only lose a brother in "blue" but a brother from "the hill".

Love and Peace,

Joan Jones

Forensic Supervisor Joan R. Jones
Suffolk Police Department

May 26, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER DARDEN-FIRST I WANT TO SAY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. AFTER HEARING THAT ANOTHER OFFICER WAS DIED AT THE HANDS OF A FELLOW OFFICER IT REALLY SADDEN ME. NOT ONLY DID IT SADDEN ME IT MADE ME ANGRY BECAUSE OFFICERS ARE OUT TO SERVE AND PROTECT NOT ONLY CITIZENS BUT EACH OTHER. OFFICER DARDEN WAS OUT PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY BUT WHO WAS PROTECTING HIM? FAMILY I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW BE STRONG FOR ONE ANOTHER REGARDLESS OF THE OUTCOME OF THIS INVESTIGATION JUST KNOW THAT GOD KNOWS!

L.R (CITIZEN OF NORFOLK)


NORFOLK RESIDENT

May 26, 2006

I attended Officer Darden's service at the Kellum Funeral Home on Thursday evening out of respect and appreciation for a young man bravely serving his community. This young man, according to the testament of fellow officers, neighbors, friends and family who spoke in his honor, was an exemplary role model for us all. He was a devoted son, husband and father in addition to reaching out to others in the community who sought his friendship and counsel. It fills me with deep sorrow that his life ended so tragically and at such a young age.

I sincerely send my love and prayers to Officer Darden's family and friends and pray we will all learn from this horrible event to love one another and cherish each and every day.

Kate Tippett-Bowles
Fellow Virginian

May 26, 2006

I only had the pleasure of meeting Officer Darden once when he came to the LOTS Program on business. My heart goes out to his wife, mother, little girl, and the rest of his family, friends, and co-workers. May God grant you all comfort during this tragic time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Leslie Irwin Local Probation Officer
The LOTS Program

May 26, 2006

P.O. Seneca; we know you have your wings and your sword, and you're fighting the battle against evil in the spiritual realm now. You are truly a hero, and will never be forgotten. We thank you for trying to make the world a safer place for all. R.I.P. GOD will watch over your family.
To all the sisters and brothers still on watch, please, please wear your vest.

Former Phila. P.O.

May 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers at this incredibly difficult time.

Michigan Department of Corrections
Friend of Perry Fillmore, EOW 4/27/04

May 26, 2006

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 26, 2006

Another needless tragedy. Rest in peace bro. We got it from here.

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

Off. A.M. Whelchel
Waco PD

May 25, 2006

Brother Darden's family, friends and the Norfolk Poilce Department is in our thoughts and prayers.

Scott Sparks, Agent
Virginia Alcoholic Beveage Control, Bureau of Law Enforcement-Richmond

May 25, 2006

To the family I am so sorry for your loss. If i can offer anything....

Romans 13 Chapter

God Bless u in your time of sorrow..

Officer R M Harris Jr.
PWCPD

May 25, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

E.D.MITCHELL
WPPD

May 25, 2006

YOU WILL NEVER BE FOGOTEN. YOUR LEGACY WILL LVE ON FOREVER. THE COMMUNITY IS PROUD OF YOU FOR SERVING THE CITY OF NORFOLK.

Deputy K.M. Grizzard
Virginia Beach

May 25, 2006

May has truley been a tough month for all police officers, as we have lost so many brothers and sisters. God bless your family and rest in peace my brother.

P.O. L. Nimmerrichter
Lynchburg Police Dept.

May 25, 2006

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

mjw643

May 25, 2006

My prayers are with Officer Darden and his Family.
GOD BLESS ALL!!

Hazel Steele
Waterville, Maine

Hazel Steele

May 25, 2006

My heart goes out to the family of Seneca Darden. My deepest sympathy.

Kristie Mix

May 25, 2006

My thoughts are with you all at this very hard time. May god bless you and watch over you. Rest in Peace Seneca my brother in blue.

Constable P Connolly
Police Service of Northern Ireland

May 25, 2006

I was troubled when I heard of the passing of Officer Darden. May has been an incredibly tough year for Virginia officers. My thoughts and prays are with you, your family, and your brothers and sisters at the Norfolk Police Dept. Your wife, daughter, mother and father, will be cared for by your police family.

Officer Darden, you are now an angel watching over us while we fight the bad guys daily.
Rest in Peace for we now have the watch!!!!

Officer Nikki Otero
Chesterfield County Police Dept

May 25, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, AND OUR PRAYER'S ARE WITH ALL OF YOU..I WAS RAISED IN NORFOLK, AND AROUND ALOT OF OFFICER'S,DIFFERENT RANK'S AND DIVISION'S.,EMT, AND FIREFIGHTER'S.THANKS TO THEM MY LIFE WAS SAVED BY ALL THREE THAT LIVED NEAR BY AT 11 1/2 I WENT THROUGH A WINDOW AND BY GOD'S GRACE ALL WERE HOME AND CAME TO HELP ME.I COULD NEVER THANK NORFOLK EMT,FIREFIGHTER'S AND OFFICER'S THAT DAY IN 1983.MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL.AS A MOTHER WHO LOST A BABY OF SIDS,I SEND MY PRAYER'S..,AND FROM MY FAMILY TO YOUR'S GOD IS WITH YOU ALL.GOD BLESS COOK-SINKS

THE SINKS FAMILY
CHESAPEAKE CITIZEN

May 25, 2006

Rest in peace my brother, for you will not be forgotten. May GOD watch over your family throughout their life, and allow them to know what a hero you are.

DETECTIVE
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Paterson, NJ

May 25, 2006

To the family of Officer darden,

I also work in plain clothes and know the dangers of the job. Please remember this that Officer Seneca Darden died doing what he loved. He died doing his job and died a hero to the community and department and is now patrolling the golden streets above. God bless Officer Darden and his family you all will always be in my mind, heart and prayers.

Rudiger Family

Detective Sergeant Matt Rudiger
Deming Police Dept.

May 25, 2006

Seneca, you will be missed dearly. I've known you since middle school, and you were always the same....kind, w/ a good heart. It saddens me that you are no longer here. I never got the chance to thank you again for what you did for me recently this year. I will keep your wife, daughter, mom, dad, and the rest of your family in my prayers. GOD BLESS!

Natalie
Friend

May 25, 2006

May God Grant Officer Darden's Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends, the Serenity to acccept the things they can not Change, the Courage to change the things they Can, and the Wisdom to know the Difference...Rest in Peace Blue Angel. You and your family will not be forgotten...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837

May 25, 2006

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