Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Griffin,
Thank you for your service to Decatur County, and the state of Georgia. May the LORD be with your family,and your co-workers at this time of loss.

Gary Smith
Sullivan County Sheriff Office (IN)

May 2, 2008

Deputy Griffin, Rest in peace. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family, friends, and co-workers. May God watch over your family during this time of sorrow and sadness.God Bless you for your service sir.

Wife of CPSO Deputy
Shreveport, La

May 2, 2008

Robert was a good Deputy and a good friend. His jokes and his professionalism will be missed dearly. Goodbye Robert and Godspeed.

Investigator Victor Strickland
Decatur County Sheriff's Office

May 2, 2008

Rest now my brother your watch is over. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

May 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

May 2, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace.

Field Operations Supervisor
U.S. Border Patrol

May 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE YOUR WATCH.
GODSPEED

RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA

May 2, 2008

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

May 2, 2008

Brother your new assignment has placed you in the company of all our heroic brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As you go about this new assignement know that all those left behind will never forget you or your integrity and service to them and your community. Your work will be deeply missed. Rest in paece my brother, Rest in peace.
In Christ, tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

May 2, 2008

To the Griffin Family --
I have been retired from the GBI for a number of years and started my law enforcement career at the Georgia State Patrol. One of the greatest things about working state law enforcement in Georgia is that you travel the entire state over the years and get to meet and work with so many fine, outstanding local police officers and sheriff deputies. It's been a day or two since I passed through Decatur County, but I know that they have had many outstanding law enforcement officers working there over the years and I'm sure that Robert was one of them. God grant you peace and know that he will always be remembered by your family and by his extended family in Georgia law enforcement. God Bless you all....
SAC Walt Brooks GBI 28 (retired) and NA Len Brooks GBI 521 (former GBI) and sons, Lawrenceville, GA

SAC Walt Brooks GBI 28 (retired)
Georgia Bureau of Investigation

May 2, 2008

Thank you Deputy Sheriff Griffin for your service and sacrifice.. May the Lord be with your family and friends today and the difficult days ahead.. Rest in Peace Sir!

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

May 2, 2008

There is now another Officer Griffin watching over us from above. My deepest condolences to Deputy Griffin's family and his law enforcement family. The loss and pain you are feeling is understood because we have also been there and are still feeling the loss and pain.
Good bless all of you.

A Brown
daughter of Chief Murray Griffin EOW 7-5-86

May 2, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

May 2, 2008

Thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

May 2, 2008

Rest Easy Brother, your work here is done... We will honor your service and never forget you. God Bless you, you family and friends.

Capt. Michael Gromatzky
Collin College Police Department

May 2, 2008

REST IN PEACE SIR.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

RESERVE 416 W ARMSTRONG
SLOCOMB PD ALA.

May 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Griffin. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Police Wives Online

May 2, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

CHIEF TONY BLACK
WHIGHAM POLICE DEPT.

May 2, 2008

To all who knew Deputy Griffin we send our prayers and you will be in our thoughts especially in the dark days ahead.
DS Griffin not only served his community but also his country.
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 am 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 days 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 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.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
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 step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
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 was 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.
I will always be with you!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
Canon Internet Radio

May 2, 2008

May God have a special place in heaven, for you are a Hero. May your family walk with pride knowing you have served your community and your country with distinguished honor and integrity. May you have eternal peace.

Detective K Smith
Grapevine TX Police Dept.

May 2, 2008

Deputy Griffin,

Rest in peace.

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

May 2, 2008

Thank you for your service to our country and your county. God bless you and your loved ones. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

May 2, 2008

I once received a poem that is brought once again to mind by this tradgedy. The poem pointed out the dates on a tombstone from birth to life and went on to say that while those dates were important, the most important thing was the dash in between. It said the dash in between represented the years between life and death and that only those who knew and loved that person could know what they meant. So at this time try and reflect on the dash and all this fine man was to each of you. May God bless your family and envelope them in his loving embrace.

SOD Wrye
Lebanon Police Dept. Lebanon,TN

May 2, 2008

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Deputy Griffin,

As a survivor, each EOW notice hurts no matter who it is or where they are from. You still feel the same pain and emptiness. We are so sorry for your loss and your family will be in our prayers through this difficult time of your fresh grief. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things help bring comfort. There are many people who care and understand; but, God is the one who is prepared to help us through that loss with His Love, Grace and Peace.

Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

May 2, 2008

Deputy Griffin, thank you for your service and dedication. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Watch over your family as they face this long, dark journey without you giving them the love, guidance and support they will need. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform as well. May you rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

May 2, 2008