Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences to CMP officers, family and friends. With respect and a deep appreication for all law enforcement officals who do the noble work of keeping us safe.

Keith Heaton, Citizen

Citizen
Citizen

April 7, 2007

Rest easy Brother. Your sacrifices were not in vain. Myself and my son, who is also an Officer, will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Lieutenant W.P. Thomas (Ret)
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

April 7, 2007

God bless the family of Officer Shelton. Being an Officer means being a member of a huge family that stretches from one end of the United States to the other. We all mourn our brothers and sisters when something this horrible happens. To the family: Your are not alone! We pray for you and we love you! Michael Gloyd

M Gloyd
Marietta Police Department

April 7, 2007

Officer Jeff, I am leaving a second reflection for both you and officer Sean. Thanks to one of your friends and fellow officers, I was able, via live stream, to watch both services. It gives my heart much joy to know that I will see both you and Officer Sean one day in heaven with our Lord Jesus. You have run the race, and finished. Jesus promised, "Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life", Rev. 2:10. I look forward to seeing the smile everyone has been talking about. Again, to all of CMPD and the Shelton family, may God watch over all of you at this time. You are loved and prayed for.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

April 6, 2007

having lived in charlotte my whole life.....i have seen the north tryon area change ALOT. i was raised in newell and live there now with my own family......

when i see the police patroling..it gives me comfort.....like a warm blanket on a cold night...

i am so very sorry about your "brothers"....friends....comrades...

no words can express what we all feel..
just please know......you are APPRECIATED.....

THANK YOU.....for all you do.

be strong....be safe....be smart.

allways

citizen in north tryon division

April 6, 2007

I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families of both of these Officers. I am deeply saddened to see the pain in the faces of those loved ones that were left behind, especially the little boy Braeden. May God Bless these Heroes and all of their families. Know that you are all in our hearts and prayers. Nothing will ever replace the loss that you have all suffered but time and only time will ease the pain. I pray for all of you and know that these two fine Officers will forever watch over their loved ones.

May they both Rest in Peace.

Inv. Naser Zenelovic
Rochester Police Dept., New York

April 6, 2007

I felt compelled to visit Jeff's site today and after reading recent reflections left for him, I think I understand why I was drawn to revisit it. Several of the reflections have mentioned that Jeff was a Marine and how the qualities he developed in service to his country served him well in his law enforcement career. Once a Marine, Always a Marine and one cannot serve in the Corps without always being proud of that service and that brotherhood.

My son Larry was Jeff's brother in green as well as in blue and I know Larry greeted Jeff with a "Well done, Marine"
You and Sean are true American heroes.

Semper Fi, Jeff and rest in peace.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD and USMC Captain eow 4/24/05

April 6, 2007

You will never be forgotten. We will miss your smiling face. You are home now and will have eternal peace. We will see you soon. Watch over us. Rest in peace my brother for you have entered the gates of heaven.

Officer
CMPD

April 6, 2007

GOD be with you Jennifer Shelton and to the parents of and all that loved and knew Officer Shelton. Godspeed Officer Shelton, long may your honour live

"Policeman's Prayer"

When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
as I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention until their story's told.
Let me never make a judgment in a rash or callous way,
but let me hold my patience let each man have his say.

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
protect my children and my wife.

(Author Unknown)

Wife of an Officer NC

April 6, 2007

I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and your friend. All of you are in the prayers of many people.I know your hearts are heavy with sorrow and pain, but the Lord will take care of you. Take strength in knowing Officer Shelton is with his Lord and his partner in heaven. God bless you all.

Vickie Hamrick

April 6, 2007

To all the family members and friends and love ones who lost officer jeff shelton i hope you can forgive the man for doing that to your love one but dont worry because as the bible says [FORGIVE WHO HARM] and i can understand that your going to miss that special person but always remember he will be with you in your heart and never let u go you mite not see him on this earth but you will always see him in your amd waiting for the day that you come and walk the streets of gold with him and remember dont be mad cause he's in a better place cause his master has called him home.

Daijuan Adams
none

April 6, 2007

We appreciate all you and your partner have done. You will both be missed. God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tn.

April 6, 2007

Rest in peace.

Kathy T

April 6, 2007

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

Written by: Eric

Godspeed brother,

Deputy LL Catoe
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
South Carolina

Deputy LL Catoe
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office

April 6, 2007

May you rest in peace. We will take over your watch from here.

2974

April 6, 2007

Jeff,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow Marine;LEO

Anonymous

April 6, 2007

The Bailey Family give our condolence, I lost my son May 3,1999 lost my husband May 31,2001 I know that there is not any word that can be say that would take away the pain so what I send as a wife that lost her husband in the line of his duty to this USA is a time of silence, as a mother that lost her son to street violence I send a time of silence. GOD BLESS in your time of need. THE LATE SGT JAMES R. BAILEY FAMILY

saundra bailey
The late SGT, James R. BAILEY

April 6, 2007

Rest in peace devildog. You have made the ultimate sacrifice, and for that we will always be eternally grateful.

Semper Fidelis

Officer Sean McGarvey
Annapolis Police Department

April 6, 2007

Thank you young brother, we'll meet one day.
Soli Deo Gloria
Semper Fi

MSgt D J Szucs USMC Retired

April 6, 2007

I can tell you that officer Jeff Shelton went above and beyond his call and duty. One day several years ago my girls school bus was extremely late. They were standing on the corner waiting for over an hour. He stopped and asked the girls why weren't they at school they explained that the bus was late and were afraid to walk because of the areas they would have to go through, Well he told the girls that he would take them and would explain to school that they weren't in trouble that he was just bringing them to school. I can tell you that he had girls ask there grandmom if it was ok because he didn't want her to think that they were in any trouble. I think all of CMPD and God bless you all in this time of grief.

April 6, 2007

When you lose a brother or sister within an agency apart of you dies with them. I've been to several police officers funerals and you never get used to them. God bless the City of Charlotte - Mecklenburg police department. Rest in Peace Officer Shelton

Ofc. David Spearman
Naples Police Dept. Naples , Florida

April 6, 2007

Officer Shelton & family,
Thank you for standing for everything that is right and good in society. God bless you, your family, and the CMPD during this most difficult time.

USSS

April 6, 2007

MY WIFE DALE AND I WOULD LIKE OFFICER SHELTONS FAMILY TO KNOW WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE UNTIMELY AND SENCELESS DEATH OF THIS HERO. AND THAT HE AND THEM ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

john caudell detective retired
charlotte police dept

April 6, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW OFFICER SHELTON PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

April 6, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. May the Lord bless strengthen and comfort you all as only He is able to do.
We hold all the men serving this city of Charlotte, in blue,in the highest regard.

Calvin & Jerri Baxter
Citizens

April 6, 2007