Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

OFFICER BUCKMAN MAY YOU REST IN PEACE !!! WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY IN THE FACE OF A MASSIVE TORNADO.MANY PROBABLY OWE THERE LIVES TO YOU.

COMM OFFICER WAYNE FABER
APEX POLICE DEPT

May 8, 2007

Tim it has been many years since we worked together in the welding shop. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. Rest easy for you have served and given the ultimate gift. I know you will meet some of the the best from this planet where you are now. They will welcome you home as you are certainly one of them. All my love and respect for eternity. Dalton

Dalton Keener
respectful friend to all officers

May 8, 2007

May you find peace, Dear Sir.
You and those like you protect and serve us every day.
You and your Comrades make me and my family feel safe.
I do not know you, personally, but I know what you stood
for, and for that, you will never be forgotten.
Say hello to Alan Ragsdale and Calvin Jenks. They were good
Officers and Gentlemen, and you will be in good company
with them.
God Bless...NEVER Forgotten...
The Wilson Family...

Mike Wilson
Maury/Lewis Co., TN. EMS/EMT

May 8, 2007

God Bless you and Rest in Peace, Officer Robert(Tim)Buckman

Senior Officer Carolyn Martin
Lexington Police Department, Texas

May 8, 2007

While others run away from danger, officers run to it. It goes against human instinct to do this, but every single day officers are running into harm's path for the sake of others. I can think of no selfless sacrifice greater than that. Thank you for serving humankind and making this world a better, safer place. And to Mrs. Buckman, hold your memories close, and know you have the support and love of the law enforcement community and our good Lord. I pray that you all have the strength to endure this incredibly difficult time in your life.

God bless you and your family Officer Buckman.

AZ Crime Scene Tech & Wife of Officer

May 8, 2007

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

May 8, 2007

A true hero acts and that is what you have done. Rest easy now, you are in a better place and free from this hell that we call life. Although your loved ones will deeply miss you, and your department will never be the same - you will forever be remembered as a hero and you legacy will live on in those who knew and loved you. Continue to walk your beat with the lord and always watch out for your brother officers. As these next few days, weeks and months are going to be VERY difficult for your community, it will be excrutiating on your Department and friends look out for them -- GODS SPEED OFFICER, REST EASY.

May 8, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Buckman and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Officer Buckman has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Officer Buckman, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Buckman 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.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

May 8, 2007

God be with your family, as you are by His side. Rest easy.

Patrol
Massachusetts

May 8, 2007

My prayers go out to your family as they grieve for their fallen hero, as he made the ultimate sacrifice by helping others. Rest in Peace Officer Buckman.

Jackie
Citizen

May 8, 2007

Assist those in peril or distress, and, if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty. May God bless you, your family, and the many other victims of the tornado.

Sgt. T. Hester
California Highway Patrol

May 8, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

May 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother. You are the definition of hero.

Wisconsin LEO

May 8, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Police Officer Robert (Tim) Buckman,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Police Officer Robert (Tim) Buckman, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--"Your life is much more important than you can imagine."--Maya Angelou

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

May 8, 2007

Officer Buckman-Having worked in a disaster area after Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi for almost 2 years, I can appreciate your disire to help other people after the tornados in your area. Thank you for your sacrifice and your dedication to the profession that we love. You are a true hero to me. Your brothers and sisters will take your watch from here. Thank you Officer Buckman. I pray for peace for your family.

Sergeant Travis T. Foreman
Waveland Police Department

May 8, 2007

Officer Buckman, you are a true hero. You gave your life so many could live. Your family, friends and co-workers have been prayed for. May God give them strength and peace as they mourn your loss.

busymom4kc
supporter of police officers

May 8, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 8, 2007

Rest in peace fellow brother, we now have the watch.
Godspeed

SGT/RETIRED DEPUTY
IOWA

May 8, 2007

Officer Buckman ~

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
Concerned Citizens/Iowa

May 8, 2007

Most of the time we think of our police heros defending us against evil and we forget that the job they do is wide and varied. We not only protect from evil but put ourselves in harms way to help. Officer Buckman selflessly did just that, risking his own life to help others. Officer Buckmans actions defined the word hero. Now he is with god and so many other heros. Rest in peace brother and and may god bless and watch over your family until you meet again.

Officer David Wesselman
Spfld IL PD

May 8, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss of Police Officer Robert ( Tim )
Buckman, my heart and prayer's goes out to the family and to the Police Dept, Rest in peace may God be with you and your family,

Mother of a Police officer in Maryland

May 8, 2007

Knowing the danger you faced, You took the task and did it it with courage, and bravery. You will always be an inspriation to alL!!!

NC Sheriff

May 8, 2007

May the Lord bless Officer Buckman, his family, fellow Officers and friends. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace brother.

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, Pa

May 8, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Officer Buckman,

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care.

Sandra Crouch
Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

May 8, 2007

May God Bless you sir....thank you for your service and the representation that you have left behind for all officers...you did the ultimate. Congradulations to you daughter and her new husband...I can only imagine what a great dad you must have been for her to honor you with a bedside wedding....I am sure they will have your protection from above....its a fathers way....
May you rest in peace and never will you be forgotten..my heart goes out to you and your family.

Deputy LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

May 8, 2007