Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the perpetual light shine upon you, sir.

DEPUTY PCSO

August 1, 2007

Officer Russell,

Thank you for your service to the citizens of California, may you rest in peace and know you will not be forgotten.

To the Family of Officer Russell,

May you take comfort knowing that your loved one died a hero, protecting the public.

To the Men and Women of the CHP know that all Law Enforcement are with you in this difficult time.

Sgt M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

August 1, 2007

REST IN PEACE,BROTHER. Thank you for your services to the citizens of California.To all the officers of the CHP,please accept my condolences.


Sgt.BR SEXTON
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

August 1, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Doug Russell~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Officer Russell!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

August 1, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

August 1, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Scotties wife, mom, sister, brother, nieces and nephews. My heart aches at this horrible news. My prayers for you as you enter God's kingdom. A life taken at 46 is much too young, through prayer, may we all find comfort and hold on dearly to the wonderful memories of Scott.

Lisa Pacheco
long time family family friend -40 years

August 1, 2007

Thank you for your dedication. Your family has our prayers. Rest in peace.

CF
Spouse of a Police Officer

August 1, 2007

Officer Russell, Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9. God Speed my Brother.. Heroes Live Forever!

Lt. R.T. Ernie Willis, Ret.
Cleveland Co. Sheriff's Office NC

August 1, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 31, 2007

Rest easy brother. May God be with your family.

Officer Brashear
Mannford P.D. Ok.

July 31, 2007

Officer Doug Scott Russell,

You gave the ultimate sacrifice today, I commend you for being so brave and couragous in trying to keep the peace within our state. You are now in a much better place and have joined our other fallen heroes. You will never be forgotten, God Speed brother in blue.

We will continue our mission to serve the citizens of California just as you did.... Rest in peace.

Officer S. Neri
California Highway Patrol / USMC

July 31, 2007

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

OFC B. GRAJEK

July 31, 2007

To the family, friends & coworkers of Officer Russell, my most heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you for your loss. God Bless you Officer Russell, you are a true hero. Thank you for serving with such bravery for 22 years.

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his 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 who carry badges,
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 awful 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 times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I 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 silence all around the throne,
where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

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

L. Ambrose
Wife of Burbank Police Officer (CA)

July 31, 2007

Scotty, well my friend, I never thought it would end like this. I will forever mourn the day you were taken from us and I trust God has a special place for you next to Him in His kingdom. However, I am also very thankful for the ten years of freindship that we had. You will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with Lynn and we will do whatever we can to help her. Rest in peace my brother, you will never be forgotten. Love you man...

Sgt. B. Barkley
CHP

July 31, 2007

My prayers go to you and your loved ones. Your service will be not be taken for granted or ever forgotten. Rest in peace now.

civilian
fiance of a fallen officer

July 31, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 31, 2007

God Rest your soul, Mr. Russell. The CHP family will never forget you, and will always be by your wife's side as she grieves your loss.

Lisa
CHP

July 31, 2007

Thank you for your services hero, you will continue to protect us from heaven, you are now an angel in blue.

July 31, 2007

It is with great sadness that I read of the death of Officer Russell. A man who has given so much to his community can only be described as a true life hero. Be assured that I and my family will have yours in our prayers. May God bless you with courage and strength as you make the journey.

Jennifer Mooney
Sister of fallen Deputy Hilery Mayo Jr. EOW 6/9/07 STPSO

July 31, 2007

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

July 31, 2007

Thank you sir for your service. May God embrace you and guide you home. Your family will be in my prayers.

SBPA A Lopez
U.S. Border Patrol

July 31, 2007

Today another hero fell. You will be missed. God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

E.B
San Francisco Police Dept.

July 31, 2007

Officer Russell
I just wanted to let Officer Russell's family know that they will be in my prayers.It saddens me to see another Officer has fallen.

Diane mother of Jeremy Chambers E.O.W. 04-24-06

Diane Chambers

July 31, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ofc. Russell, his family, friends and fellow officers. God Bless you all.

AZ Narc

July 31, 2007

RIP Brother...Fidelis Ad Mortem

PO
NYPD 63rd Pct

July 31, 2007