Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

October 13, 2007

"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."

PC Amanda Pandolfi (Sherman)
York Regional Police, Ontario

October 13, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.



Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."



It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.

I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."



God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.



When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years

because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.



I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.



There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...

that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.



If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,

then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.



So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,

just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.



And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,

remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

©Copyright 1998

COMMUNICATIONS
COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE

October 13, 2007

Rest in peace Trooper Templeton.

DEPUTY DJ FETKENHOUR
OTTAWA COUNTRY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (MI)

October 13, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the Colorado State Patrol and Trooper Templeton's family. May your sacrifice to do good in this world and help others never be forgotten.

SPC. Travis Bateman-Traffic Unit
Fort Carson Military Police

October 13, 2007

rest in peace brother

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Department

October 13, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

October 13, 2007

Rest in peace Trooper.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

October 13, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother. My heart goes out to you, your family and co-workers.

October 13, 2007

Rest in peace Trooper Templeton, may your family find strengh in the time to come to keep your honorable memory alive. You and they are in my thoughts

1699
Colorado Springs Police Department

October 13, 2007

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

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

October 13, 2007

My sympathy and and condolences are extended to our fallen brother's family. May you rest in peace, knowing you gave your all for your community.

Patrol Officer Frank Longoria
Liberty PD Texas

October 13, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Zachariah, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

October 13, 2007

You have taken the "Ultimate Sacrifice". Watch over all of your Brothers and Sisters. I pray for your family and friends. Rest easy, Brother... Until we meet...

CORPORAL GREGORY A. COHN
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL - ST. AUGUSTINE

October 13, 2007

May you rest in peace.My heart bleeds for your loved ones.May they know the comfort of The Lord.My prayers are also with the other Trooper injured that G-d will be merciful.

October 13, 2007

May the perpetual light shine upon you, SIR....GODSPEED

SR. DEPUTY
PCSO IOWA

October 13, 2007

I will pray for you and your family during this sad time, Thank You for your service! Rest in peace Brother

Retired Officer
JPD

October 12, 2007

God holds a special place for police officers. Rest in peace Trooper.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

October 12, 2007