Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF POLICE OFFICER RICKY BRYANT JR. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

POLICE OFFICER RICKY BRYANT JR. 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

January 16, 2008

“In The Line Of Duty”
In Memory Of All Police Officers
Who Have Been Called To Make The Ultimate Sacrifice

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officers life.
A hero has fallen. Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve us
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.
It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join "The Best Of The Best"
It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts. Something no one can ever take away.
It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why... Why would someone take an officers life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew. Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed "In The Line Of Duty"
Here we are again to pay our respects to an officer who was doing the kind of work he loved and his life was taken away by a split second by someone who did not have a bit of respect for another's life.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
CC-Pirate Internet Radio

January 16, 2008

Rest IN Peace Brother. Your career was cut too short while working off duty to support your family. Help your fellow officers find the 2 skells who did this to you from above. We'll all take the watch from here. My condolences to your family, the DeKalb County PD, and the fellow officer who lost his life next to you.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 16, 2008

Ricky,
I briefly heard this on the news and we contacted your department upon hearing you grew up in our area and attended Gates Chili School. We were put in touch with your Mom and went to see your family. They are hurting but there for each other. We are here as well for your family. We'll take care of them so don't worry. Keep an eye on your brothers and sisters at your PD as they hunt yours and Eric's killers.

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Victim Assistance Coordinator
VP WNY Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Gates Police Department

January 16, 2008

rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
westchester County Dept. of Correction

January 16, 2008

SUCH A TRAGIC DEATH. MY GOD WATCH OVER BOTH OF YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED .

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 16, 2008

I was working early this morning when I heard about Officer Bryant and Officer Barker being shot. The first thing I did was say a prayer and hope for their safe recoveries.

I really want to extend my deepest sympathies to their families. I used to work in Dekalb and I have heard so many positive things about both officers; specifically that they both often acknowledged the people in the neighborhood, were both very approachable, and that they often interacted and communicated with the people they died protecting. We have all shed many tears today but I thank God that no longer can either one of these PEOPLE, OFFICERS, BROTHERS be harmed, disregarded, or dismissed. God has them now and they are very aware of all of the love that we all have for them. They have done what they were supposed to do and I pray that these angels rest in peace always. God Bless.

622
Chamblee Police

January 16, 2008

I was working early this morning when I heard about Officer Bryant and Officer Barker being shot. The first thing I did was say a prayer and hope for their safe recoveries.

I really want to extend my deepest sympathies to their families. I used to work in Dekalb and I have heard so many positive things about both officers; specifically that they both often acknowledged the people in the neighborhood, were both very approachable, and that they often interacted and communicated with the people they died protecting. We have all shed many tears today but I thank God that no longer can either one of these PEOPLE, OFFICERS, BROTHERS be harmed, disregarded, or dismissed. God has them now and they are very aware of all of the love that we all have for them. They have done what they were supposed to do and I pray that these angels rest in peace always. God Bless.

622
Chamblee Police

January 16, 2008

God bless u Officer Bryant....

Detective III
LAPD

January 16, 2008

The news of your death saddens me. May god bless you Brother, and find the evil that did this to you....

Officer Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

January 16, 2008

RIP

January 16, 2008

This is such a tragic incident. Gunned down by a couple of cowards. They will be caught and punished. Officer Bryant's family, friends, and co-workers will be in our thoughts and prayers. Officer's Bryant and Barker, will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

January 16, 2008

Please accept my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and Dekalb County Police Department during this trying time. God Bless you Officer Bryant.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

January 16, 2008

To my brother in blue from Georgia may you rest in peace. No you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-works with the Dekalb County Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

January 16, 2008

My sincere condolences are extended to the family, friends and the DeKalb County Police Department for the tragic loss of Officer Ricky Bryant Jr.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Steve Redding #5254
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

January 16, 2008

On behalf of our Academy class, thank you for your unselfish service and for the sacrifice you made. God speed, Sir.

Recruit Evans
Arlington, TX. PD - Class 35

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

January 16, 2008

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. This tragic loss leaves a void with all your brothers/sisters from throughout this country.

May God Bless your families, friends, and fellow members of the Dekalb COunty Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother. My prayers are with your family.

Master Deputy Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and co-workers.

Trooper E.D. Brown Jr.
Virgina State Police

January 16, 2008

God Bless You. Your memory lives on with all your fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff's Office

January 16, 2008

Our prayers go out to the families of these two young police officers....

christine roth
survivor of the shield 1997

January 16, 2008

You made and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Now it is time for me to continue to do what we all are sworn to do. Rest on my fraternal brother. We will keep looking for the heartless people who did this to you.
You are at peace. Patrol the streets of Heaven and we will do the same down here!

Rest in Peace!!!!

Ofc Reddick
Henry County Police Dept, Georgia

January 16, 2008

Our lives go on ONLY because of heroes like you, sir. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta. You are a true hero. We will pray for the condolence of your family.
God bless you, sir. and thank you.

Citizen, Atlanta, GA

January 16, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

January 16, 2008