Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never met Jeremy but I have heard alot about him. I still remember the day my husband came home and told me of the new guy starting and how he seemed to be a nice guy. Well, as all who knew him know ~ that was an understatement! He was one of those people that we all should strive to be like. A person with a heart as big as the smile on his face. Our prayers are with the family.

Fly, Bright Spirit, from shadow into new day.
You ~ smiling back on what was ~ glory now in what is and what will be.
Fly, much beloved and free.

Wife of fellow officer

October 26, 2006

The blue line gets thinner everyday. Thank you for being a proud part of it during your service. I hope you wife and son finds the courage and love they need. Requiem in pacem!

Recruit KMH
VBPD

October 26, 2006

THE SHERIFFS DEPUTY STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD
AS MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS
HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINY AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BADGE
WHAT DO YOU SAY,DEPUTY.? HOW SHOULD I DEAL WITH YOU?
HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK, TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?
THE DEPUTY SQARED HIS SHOULDERS, SAID, NO SIR I GUESS I AINT, BECAUSE THEM WHO CARRY BADGES DO NOT ALWAYS ACT LIKE SAINTS.
I HAD TO WORK MOST SUNDAYS, AND MY LANGUAGE, I KNOW WAS ROUGH THEIR WERE TIMES WHEN I WAS VIOLENT BECAUSE THE STREETS WERE PRETY TOUGH.
BUT I NEVER TOOK A SINGLE DIME THAT I HAD NO RIGHT TO KEEP, BUT I WORKED A LOT OF EXTRA JOBS WHEN THE BILLS GOT TO STEP.
AND I NEVER PASSED A CRY FOR HELP THOUGH SOMETIMES I SHOOK WITH FEAR, SOMETIMES GOD FORGIVE ME, I`VE CRYED UNMANLY TEARS.
I KNOW I DON`T DESERVE A PLACE, AMONG THE GENTAL-PEOPLE I SERVED WHO NEVER WANTED ME AROUND, BUT WHEN THEY WERE SCARED AND HURT.
AND IF YOU HAVE A PLACE FOR ME, IT WON`T HAVE TO BE SO GRAND, I NEVER EXPECTED OR HAD TO MUCH, BUT IF NOT I`LL UNDERSTAND.
THEIR WAS A SILENCE THEN AT THE THRONE, WHERE SO MANY SAINTS HAD TROD, AS THE DEPUTY WAITED QUIETLY FOR THE JUDGEMENT OF HIS GOD.
STEP FORWARD NOW DEPUTY JEREMY REYNOLDS, YOU`VE CARIED YOUR BURDENS WELL, COME WALK A BEET ON HEAVENS STREET DEPUTY JEREMY REYNOLDS YOU`VE DONE YOUR TOUR IN HELL.

LT. RAY HENLEY
DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

LT.RAY HENLEY
DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

October 26, 2006

From listening to your family, friends and fellow officers during the service, I couldn't help but think about this story. There's no doubt that you touch the lives of everyone you came in contact with. Our prayers will continue for "both" of your families!

"When God Made Peace Officers"
(Unknown Author)

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."

He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."

He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."

"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the
cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."

"You're a genius!" said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.

Deputy J Taber
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

October 26, 2006

Jeremy was a good officer, comrade, and friend. I missed my friend when he left our agency. I miss him more, now that God has called him home. He was one of those kind of people, you don't run into everyday. Jeremy was one who smiled and laughed, and no matter how bad a day you were having he could turn it around. May God keep Jackie, Jared, and all of their families in this hour of sorrow. Jeremy Reynolds, will be missed in Tennessee and here in North Carolina.

REST WELL, MY FRIEND....

Telecommunicator Ryan Emory
Carteret County Sheriffs Office, NC

October 26, 2006

May God bless the Reynolds family and friends as they struggle with all that has happned. Jeremy was a great person, he was always smiling and willing to help any one he could. Law Enforcement has lost a tremendous asset.Jeremy you may have gone out of service but you and your family will never be gone from our thoughts and our hearts.

Lt. R.L. Carter
Cape Carteret Police Dept.

October 25, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy Reynolds...God Bless your family..

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

October 25, 2006

I've worked Carteret County for 17 years and remember when Jeremy started at Morehead then moved on to the Sheriffs Dept. Around here we depend on the local and county guys alot. Jeremy was one of those guys that no matter what you had he had your back-and didn't mind doing it. As you can tell from the other reflections he was just one of those guys. He will be missed! No one should feel guilty for what happened. Sad..yes!..guilty...no!! This is what we do, this is who we are. Jeremy was doing what he loved and what was in his heart. Jeremy...rest easy!!!

Trooper M.W. Shadday II
NC Highway Patrol (Carteret Co.)

October 25, 2006

Jeremy was a great person, wonderful friend and an asset to the Fayette County Sheriff's Dept. He touched our lives and we will always cherish our memories with him. As a fellow Deputy, I had confidence that he was always there for me, as I was for him. Even though 637 is now out of service, he will forever live in our memories. My wife and I will continue to keep the family in our prayers. God Bless you all.

Sgt. Herb Brewer
Fayette County Sheriff's Dept.

October 25, 2006

I just found out today that law enforcement lost one great officer. Jeremy worked as a deputy in our department and was always friendly with everyone, I don't think he ever met a stranger. In our positions, he would respond to calls that I and my fellow communicators would give him without delay. He gave his job 100%. Whenever he was in communications when I was there he was always smiling and cheerful. There was never nothing bad said about him. We were sad to see him leave Carteret County, but he looked forward to Tennessee. After he left, I talked to him one time, that was my loss. To his fellow deputies and all his department staff, my wife Hetty and I send heartfelt sympathy. To Jackie and his family, the same. Jeremy, you were a good friend. Rest well.

Edward Wallace, E-911 Telecommunicator
Carteret County Sheriff's Dept., Beaufort, NC

October 25, 2006

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and frieds of Deputy Jermey Reynolds. There is no way describe how much Jermey will be missed. I feel privilaged to have known Jermy and to have also worked with him. The world has lost one of it's greatest heros and I have lost a friend.

Detective Mark Farlow
Carteret County Sheriffs Department

October 25, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedication and service. You are a true hero. My deepest sympathy to your family, friends and department.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

October 25, 2006

My thoughts and prayers with all who knew and miss Deputy Reynolds.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

October 25, 2006

I went to BLET and also took college classes with Jeremy. He was proud to be a LEO, and he cared for the citizens he served. He also was a good friend and readily helper anyone who needed it. Rest in Peace...you will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Ray Petrusch
Kinston P.D.

October 25, 2006

This poem reminded me alot of Jeremy....Today in the sun I bid him farewell a man a hero I knew very well like many before him who answered the call wearing a badge he was destined to fall though by choice a long life and a happy old age would he have chosen had he written the page but the office he chose never promised long life just half of his salary for his child and his wife he went without fear into the darkness of night bringing comfort to some to some others light easing there pain and calming there fears he did his duty never asking for cheers a husband a cop he answered the call we bid him farewell for he gave his all...Jeremy you will be greatly missed

Detective Chris Cozart
Carteret County Sheriff's Dept.

October 24, 2006

Rest in Peace sir.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

October 24, 2006

Jeremy was a true gentleman. He was always upbeat, happy and so very kind. Everyone should have an attitude like Jeremy possesed. He will remain in our hearts and minds always.

pam kelly
carteret county sheriff's

October 24, 2006

I am so sorry that you had to leave this world so soon. I will always remember the beautiful,mischievious boy you were. And how you and my brother loved to play cops and robbers together when our families visited. I hope my two sons will grow up to be a great man just like you!
Love you Always!

Beth reynolds Morris
1st Cousin

October 24, 2006

I worked with Jeremy & Jackie at Morehead City PD. Jeremy was a dedicated officer and a loving husband & father. He gave his all to Protect & Serve. God Bless You Jeremy!



A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER

Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my fears...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

--Author Unknown--

Lt. Johnny Overby
Morehead City Police Dept., NC

October 24, 2006

They never fail who die in a great cause. Lord Byron

Deputy Reynolds -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Reynolds -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

October 24, 2006

For those of you also involved in Masonry.I am Ben Richardson, Sr. PM at Somerville Masonic Lodge #73, in Somerville TN. Jeremy Reynolds, the sheriff’s deputy that was killed in the line of duty last Friday night was my nephew. As many of you know, I had conferred his first degree, taught him his memory work, conferred his second degree and had spent last Wednesday evening, the 23rd, working with him on his 2nd memory work. Jeremy wanted to learn his memory work so that he could, in his own words, "get my lecturer's license (card)". He wanted so bad to learn all his work. He wanted it letter perfect. He told his wife when he got home that Wednesday night, that he wanted to be like the "old men" in the lodge and achieve the things in Masonry that his "Uncle Ben" had achieved. Jeremy was more like a son to me, than a nephew.

Jeremy was one of those men that was a Mason, before he ever knew about Masonry. He exemplified our principle tenets of Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love. He was affectionately referred to by his fellow deputies as "Officer Friendly". Because of Jeremy’s friendly nature and compassion for others, our Junior Warden, Fayette County Sheriff Bobby Riles had envisioned plans for Jeremy in the area of community relations.

On the night of his death, he was doing what he loved. He was answering a call for “shots fired” and an officer in possible need of assistance, "even at the peril of his own life". I know Jeremy will never receive that “inestimable” final privilege of receiving a full explanation of the three degrees of symbolic Masonry, but in his heart he already knew all about it.

"Uncle Benny"

October 24, 2006

may god bless deputy reynolds and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will be missed.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

October 24, 2006

Family of Jeremy Victor Reynolds,

Jeremy was an excellent example of a law enforcement officer. Jeremy will be missed by all who worked with him and knew him. Jeremy had a way of touching everyone he came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff Michael A. Panzarella
Carteret County Sheriff's Office

October 24, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF DEPUTY JEREMY VICTOR REYNOLDS. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

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

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

October 24, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of this young officer, as well as to his fellow officers.

We in NH are all to familiar with the pain and loss you are experiencing at this time as we recently lost an officer as well.

May God help this family (both blood and blue) through this difficult time.

Dispatcher & Wife of a NH Police Officer

October 23, 2006