Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another Deputy has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Deputy Triplett is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Deputy Triplett, 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 30, 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 Michael Triplett. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

November 30, 2007

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Triplett’s family as well as the members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

November 30, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

November 30, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

November 30, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Dep. Triplett. Rest in peace sir, and thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

November 30, 2007

When God Made Peace Officers
Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."

He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."

He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."

"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.

Marilyn Robinson
Pirate Internet Radio

November 30, 2007

REST IN PEACE.

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

November 30, 2007

RIP BROTHER TRIPLETT, Thankyou for your service

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

November 30, 2007

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

November 30, 2007

To the Family, Friends and Co-Workers,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Be there for one another - and share all your wonderful memories. He will never be forgotten-may he rest in peace. Jayne McEntee, sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee

November 30, 2007

Deputy Triplett,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft Unit

November 30, 2007

Rest in peace, Brother. Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with yur family and WCSO.

Detective Tony Riffel
Bonner County, Idaho, Sheriff's Office

November 30, 2007

Rest in Peace, Michael. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

November 30, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Deputy Triplett's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

November 30, 2007

Rest in peace.

Cpl. Scott Barthelmass
Overland (MO) Police Department

November 30, 2007

A wonderful man that will be missed in so many ways. my thoughts and prayers are and always will be with your family. i believe you were taking to early from this life but i guess god has bigger and more powerful plans for you that the rest of us will never understand. god bless you and the wonderful family you left behind.

Tammy
friend

November 30, 2007

Tripplete was a great guy and an awesome deputy. He always strived for perfection and pushed himself hard. In the academy I had to try to keep up and even though I was not able to he still encouraged me to keep trying. I will miss Tripplette and I know I am not alone. I will miss talking to him at school. To Tripplette's family my prayers go out to you.

Dispatcher Shawn Meadors
Washington County Central Dispatch

November 30, 2007

Tripplette was a great person and was always there if I needed anything. When I was in the Academy I always had to strive to keep up with him. I will miss talking to him and wish his family the best. My prayers are with your family. Once again you will be missed.

Dispatcher Shawn Meadors
Washington County Central Dispatch

November 30, 2007

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

November 30, 2007

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Triplett.

And condolences to the Washingto Co. SO and the MAC Department of Public Safety.

Ptl M.A. Ryan
NYS University Police Brockport

November 30, 2007

And the angels are calling....I must go away. Wait for me here. Silently stay. And don't ask me why. Only believe, this is not good bye....ME

Rest in Peace Brother!!

Officer Susan Doherty
St. Louis County Police Department

November 30, 2007

Deputy Sheriff Triplett, thank you for your service. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

November 30, 2007

Our prayers go out to the family of Deputy Triplet. May God comfort you through this time of need.

Robert Henry
Summersville Mo Police Dept.

November 30, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Michael Triplett, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Triplett, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

November 30, 2007