Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am still a new officer however I can probably relate to Deputy Mitchell's thoughts as he was going to that call. I've burned those brakes many times and sometimes the only thing going through my head is to get to that other officer that needs me. Deputy Mitchell is a hero because that's what he was trying to do--help his fellow officers.

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

Sincerely,

A fellow Texas Peace Officer.

Patrol Officer
El Paso, Texas Police Department

January 10, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother. You will now stand at God's right hand. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Det Brendan Quigley (ret)
NYPD

January 10, 2007

Thank you for your service.

My sincere condolences to the Mitchell family and the Fannin County Sheriff's Office.

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly, Virginia Police Department

January 10, 2007

Rahamy you were good at your job and a good friend. My prayers are with your family and the brithers and sisters that protect us in this county. You will be GREATLY missed.
Rest in peace.

Kerri
friend

January 10, 2007

Here at the Canon City Internet Radio sends the family, loved ones and all who wear the badge of law enforcement our deepest sympathies and prayers. Another Officer taken from us by someone who had no regard for life.
"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.
We don't understand why some of our loved ones are taken so early but God has special plans for them all
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio

January 10, 2007

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 eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

January 10, 2007

Rahamy made me laugh a few days ago when I needed a reason to laugh. Donnie, his previous supervisor at Fannin Co. SO, is 8000 miles away and feels helpless to help "his guys" during this very sad time. Donnie wanted Rahamy to know that Rahamy Mitchell will always be one of "his guys."
Donnie & Deana Foster

Communications Officer Deana Foster
Bonham Police Department (Texas)

January 10, 2007

God bless your loved ones, both your immediate family and Police family. Even though these are sad times for your friends, family and brothers in blue. Know that they are truly thankful for every day, hour, minute that you were in their lives. Know that they will continue to think of you every day. Weather it brings to them a smile of happiness from a fond memory, or a sorrowful tear. Let them know your watch will never end.

Thank you for choosing to serve and protect, and for putting your life on the line for the safety of others. Thank you to your extended police brothers and sisters whom continue to serve and protect.
Thank you for your service !!!
May you rest in Peace.

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Americas 9-11 Foundation

January 10, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrafice. A true hero never dies, just gets reassigned to a different beat. You will not be forgotten. Rest easy and keep an eye on all of us.

Deputy Williams
BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FL

January 10, 2007

Rahamy, where do I first start? You always came into to my work and the first words out of your mouth was, “hey Tim Jr., how are you doing?” I will never forget seeing you at Kwik Check Store on Hwy 121. That’s every cops home in Bonham or Fannin County. I started to believe that was the new police department or sheriff’s office! What can I saw about you??? You always had a smile on your face and made me laugh when I really needed it the most. You made the party a hit….all the ladies loved you. You coming in your shorts and flip flops when it was cold outside I think around 63 degrees and windy……..you stated “I hate wearing long pants and if I don’t have too, then I am wearing shorts and flip flops.” Rahamy you made a difference in my life and especially all your police brothers and dispatchers. Every time I past your house I start looking for you police unit, but it’s not there. I called him Mr. Green Gaint, but he had a heart like God. Always knowing what to say and how to improve the problem by giving you a ride or just giving you a hug or even making you smile. FC 120 spend 6 great years with Fannin County and will be missed by his police brothers, son, friends and loved ones. On January 7th, BPD208, BPD214, and myself was the last three talking to him at Kwik Chek and we were just joking and laughing when you got that call to help back the Leonard Officer. I didn’t know that would be that last time we would see you. So I am writing this because I would just like to say my final Good Bye. God Bless You Fannin County 120. Make sure Heaven is safe for us and just remember Rahamy we love you, but your soul will be in our hearts forever. We will keep your journey going....Thanks very every! Timothy La Vergne II

Timothy La Vergne II
Bonham Police Dept. Volunteer

January 10, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Rahamy Mitchell as well as to the Fannin County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Mitchell, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 10, 2007

To Deputy Mitchell family, friends, and the Fannin County Sheriff's Office; I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Deputy Mitchell for your years of service. A job well done, I salute you. You are a true hero. May your soul rest in peace.
Respect.....Honor.....Remember.....

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

January 10, 2007

God Bless, We will pray for you and your family.

Sgt. Tim Kennedy
SHPD Tn

January 10, 2007

Rest in peace. May GOD bless your family and friends.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro Police, Louisville, KY

January 10, 2007

Godspeed, You will always be remembered and your caring for others will never be forgotten. I always new if you were on shift and I needed help no matter were you were in the county I would look up and here you would be comming as fast as that crown vic would go. I will miss you and hope that I will see you again someday. Thank You Rahamy for always being thier.

Field Training Officer Ron Alexander
Trenton POlice Department Tx

January 10, 2007

Deputy Mitchell,
You gave the ultimate sacrifice doing what we do every day, and with pride and courage. I did not know you, but you are a brother of mine nevertheless. May god watch over you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deputy McAda
Delta County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2007

To the Family of Deputy Sheriff Mitchell,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this significant loss and great tragedy. Just know that those in the law enforcement community will keep you in our prayers daily. Bless you...and thank you for your service...HEROES LIVE FOREVER!

Donna Sacco
Wife of Lt, Bethlehem(PA) PD

January 9, 2007

To the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Mitchell I'm so sorry for you loss.

Diane mother of Jeremy Chambers EOW 04-24-06

Diane Chambers

January 9, 2007

Rahamy you were a wonderfull man with a big heart. You loved your job and was a wonderfull father. You will be dearly missed. All my prayers are with your family and the rest of your brothers at the Dept. Rest in Peace, my friend, Rest in Peace.

Melissa Hughes
friend

January 9, 2007

May god bless you and your family. Keep watch over us,

R.I.P. Brother,
Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

January 9, 2007

May GOD bless you, your family, your friends and your fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters from your department at this sad time and always. Thank you for your service which will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Brother.

Officer Bryan S. Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, PA

January 9, 2007

Dear Mitchell Family, You are in our prayers.

Chaplain David Copeland
White County Sheriff's Dept. Arkansas

January 9, 2007

I only got to really know Rahamy from his good friends,the Perkins, the last 3 years and he was a sweetheart. He always thought of others before he thought of himself and his son was his PRIDE and JOY!
We got to spend Thanksgiving with him this year and he really talked to my Mom the most that day. That helped her because she is still grieving the death of my Dad after 3 years.He knew how she felt and what she was goign through as he was still grieiving the lost of his Mother several years earlier.
You will be missed more than anyone can say and I will always carry you in my heart and thoughts. I thank God for giving me the pleasure of knowing you and I will see you soon.
You may be gone but YOU will never be forgotten.
LOVE YOU!!!!

Marla Jones
Friend

January 9, 2007

I only got to really know Rahamy from his good friends,the Perkins, the last 3 years and he was a sweetheart. He always thought of others before he thought of himself and his son was his PRIDE and JOY!
We got to spend Thanksgiving with him this year and he really talked to my Mom the most that day. That helped her because she is still grieving the death of my Dad after 3 years.He knew how she felt and what she was goign through as he was still grieiving the lost of his Mother several years earlier.
You will be missed more than anyone can say and I will always carry you in my heart and thoughts. I thank God for giving me the pleasure of knowing you and I will see you soon.
You may be gone but YOU will never be forgotten.
LOVE YOU!!!!

Marla Jones
Friend

January 9, 2007

I am very proud of my Son. He was a good boy always!

MFEM MFEMFEMF, Father
Father

January 9, 2007