Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

July 3, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Lt. Sunderland, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

July 3, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of James Your willingness to serve your fellow man and to serve all of the people of Val Verde County is shows the heart of a man of Honor. Your family will be in our prayers

Blessed are the Peacemakers because they will be called sons of God.
The Gospel of St.Matthew 5:9

DEPUTY JEFF ESCHBAUGH
GUERNSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 2, 2006

Another sad loss to the law enforcement community. RIP, Lt. A job well done. Thank You.

Ptlm.
Macungie Borough Police Dept., Lehigh County, PA.

July 2, 2006

I pray for comfort for your family & fellow officers during this most difficult time. I also pray for the recovery of Lieutenant Sunderland's son.

Tonya
Sister of Trooper Todd M. Larkins, EOW 7/8/2005

July 2, 2006

Such a Tragedy. Rest in Peace Brother. May God Bless Your Family and May You Watch Over All of Us As We Continue The Fight! Your Sacrifice Will Not Be Forgotten. You Served Well, Now Guard The Gates of Heaven and Guide Us, While Keeping Us Safe and Alert. May God Bless Every MOS. “Fidelis Ad Mortem”

PO
NORWICH PD, CT

July 2, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

July 2, 2006

AMERICA AND TEXAS LOST A HERO TODAY, LT. SUNDERLAND GP PATROL THOSE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN,YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

July 2, 2006

Today we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Lieutenant Sunderland. 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

July 2, 2006

To Lt. Sunderland family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

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

July 2, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

July 2, 2006

So sorry about the loss of a loved on. My condolences to the Family.

Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

July 2, 2006

Lt. rest in peace! Go patrol the streets of heaven. We will take care of it from here.

Deputy
Monroe County Sheriff's Office

July 2, 2006

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


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

July 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Val Verde County S.D

Fallen but never forgotten

Officer Bryan Laurie #1251
Haltom City Police, Tx

July 2, 2006

Another tragic loss of life. May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are always in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 2, 2006

Heavenly Father: Please comfort the Sunderland family and the fellow officers who are dealing with this tragedy.

Bring swift healing to Lt. Sunderland's son Jimmy Jr., also a member of the Val Verde County Sheriff's Department, injured in the same terrible accident.

When things don't make sense, we can still count on you Lord.

RLG

Rachal

July 2, 2006

Rest in peace

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

July 2, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co workers are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police Department, GA

July 2, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND VAL VERDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF LT. JAMES LEE SUNDERLAND. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS OFFICER WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

LT. SUNDERLAND YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E BRADFORD JR
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

July 2, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Val Verde County Sheriff's Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Lieutenant Sunderland deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Lieutenant Sunderland is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

July 2, 2006

You did an outstanding job Lt. Godspeed, we have it from here.

Off T. Eddleman #3103
FWPD

July 2, 2006

So Sorry to hear about your loss. Another true hero, you will be greated at the gates of heaven with all the other hero's in blue. God bless the family in there time of great loss. You will not be forgotten.

Jessica Chambers
Police Officer

July 2, 2006

Thank you for your many years of service and your sacrifice, Lieutenant.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

A Citizen

July 2, 2006

my deepest respect and thoughts go to you and your family,thanks for keeping the world safer! rest in peace! from belgium-europe

wygers francky

July 2, 2006