Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I thought about what to write for a long time. I had a lump in my throat, holding back tears. I went upstairs to take a shower so that the tears could blend in with the water. I believe you and brother Wallace are standing at the gates of Heaven ensuring no unlawful people enter. God bless both families during this tragic moment.

Sergeant P. Johnson (P.J)

November 28, 2007

What a tragedy, there is really nothing we can say at a time like this. I pray that our Lord protects the your family and friends during this tragic time. Rest in peace my friend, you've earned it!

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 28, 2007

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest In Peace....

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

November 28, 2007

My heart and prayers are with the family of Deputy Manuel, the Palm Beach SO, extending family and friends. May God be with you and guide you all through these troubled times. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
EOW 08/06/02

November 28, 2007

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the families and friends of both of these fine Deputy Sheriff's who have truly given the ultimate sacrifice.

Rest in peace my Brothers and may God be with you and your families.

This is just another sad day for Law Enforcement.

We will take it from here.

Deputy Phil Marino
Broward County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Philip Marino
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REGARDING THE DEMISE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF DONTA MANUEL. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

DEPUTY SHERIFF DONTA MANUEL YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

November 28, 2007

To the fallen Deputy Sheriffs and family, Rest in peace my brothers and may all the police angels greet you both with open wings. To the surviving families: Only the best individuals G_D has to offer can give their lives for the safety of others. I pray that your heart and mind are given peace that excels all thought.

Staff Sergeant Morrison (Retired)
United States Marine Corps

November 28, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 28, 2007

Jonathan and Donta,

Words can’t express the sorrow and emptiness that I felt when I heard you both were gone. From the moment I walked into District 5 as a Cadet, Donta you were an inspiration to me. Very few had the strength and determination you had.

Johnathan, while I never had the opportunity to know you, from what I hear, you were a great Law Enforcement Officer. Thank you both very much for your service and always know you will not be forgotten. Rest well, we’ll take it from here.

Deputy Ryan Mugridge
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2007

I considered you both friends and I along with every person inside the PBSO family will miss you both greatly. You served the Glades community with pride and attempted to make it a safer place to live. You guys may be gone but you will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to your families.

D/S Paul Heckler
PBSO

November 28, 2007

Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for his friend.
R.I.P.

Kevin Kuschel

November 28, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother, For we will take the watch from here.

Officer Justin Tindall
Chesapeake Va Police

November 28, 2007

God Bless and rest easy. We have the watch.

Officer #1701
AACOPD Maryland

November 28, 2007

May God grant you peace and may your families remember all of the good times, laughter and love that you brought to them.

9-1-1 Director
Kansas

November 28, 2007

To my fellow brother,

My heart goes out to you and your family during this time. Rest in peace and keep the rest of us safe from above.

Detective Sean Bozdech
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace. we have the watch now

Deputy P.Bignotti
McDowell County Sheriff's Office West Virginia

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten. We will see you in heaven

Cpl. Jason Greathead
Monterey Co. Sheriffs Department

November 28, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers of PBSO.
Rest in peace Sir.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
former RBPD Sgt
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

November 28, 2007

All the years I've read these and never ran out of things to say. I never thought I'd be writing about one of us from so far away. You know I can't shut-up man....but today I'm stunned. You were a good cop, and a good person. You'll be missed--to your family and friends I hope you find some comfort that he was doing what he loved to do...

To the K9 deputy involved: I have known you for years and I know the kind of person you are----I know this is tearing you up bro---I hope you find comfort with your friends and family as you work through this....

Officer David Hill
Plano, TX, ( FORMER PBSO )

November 28, 2007

Another deputy has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him unknown to us. Deputy Manual is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Deputy Manuel, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Deputy.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

November 28, 2007

"DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME"
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path god laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turn my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Than fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
I believe in God and believe I will see you again.
It is always hard to lose a loved one no matter where they work or what they do. Losing them at this time of year is so so hard.
Hopefully some of these words will be of some comfort to all who knew Deputy Manuel
Canon City Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
Pirate Internet Radio

November 28, 2007

God bless you. Thank you, and godspeed.

KY LEO wife

November 28, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Donta Manuel. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

November 28, 2007

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Deputy Sheriff Manuel. Rest in peace, Sir.

A citizen

November 28, 2007

Donta you were one of the best officers I ever had the pleasure to work with. It was always a good thing to see you rolling up as a back-up. We have both been in the thick of it together quite a few times and I was always glad to be there with you. You are an inspiration and the world seems a little less bright now that you are gone. I will never ever forget you and will always remember your smile and sense of humor. My prayers go out to your loved ones and to those others, like myself, who you touched with your presence. I'll miss you greatly. God be with you and yours.

Hewitt

Derrick Hewitt
Pahokee PD (Former)

November 28, 2007