Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE ,BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE, ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

A Brother... A Friend... An Amazing Man... He will be missed by all and remembered by more... He will always watch over all of us as we continue our watch...

Deputy Sheriff Martin Jennings & Family
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2008

Deputy Forgione,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

July 23, 2008

AS A RETIRED DEPUTY AND A RESERVE OFFICER IT HURTS MY HEART TO SEE ANOTHER FINE YOUNG OFFICER TAKEN GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND THE OKALOOSA SHERIFFS OFFICE..GOD SPEED..

RESERVE OFFICER416 WILLIAM ARMSTRONG
SLOCOMB POLICE DEPT. ALA.

July 23, 2008

Thank you for your service. Your family, friends and co-workers are in our prayers.

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Forgione's Wife and Children during this difficult time. We also lift up the brave professional law enforcment officers who proudly serve the citizens of Okaloosa County on a daily basis. Many of our officers vacation in Okaloosa County and were deeply affected by the news of this tragic event.

Major Dan Branch
Gwinnett County Police Department

July 23, 2008

My deepest sympathy on the tragic and senseless loss of Deputy Forgione.

Kevin Farrell
X-Posseman
Maricopa Counthy Sheriff's Office
Phoenix, AZ

Kevin Farrell X-Posseman
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 23, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. After losing one of our own almost 2 years ago, I know that feelings and events are overwhelming right now. My son works for the fire department in Ocean City-Wright and had on ocassion crossed paths with your husband. He was also one of the firefighters that was there that day.

Deputy Forgione, while we are now without your talents, I know that God has a special place for you. You are a Heroes' Hero.

God please comfort those left behind. The hurt is overwhelming and only You will be able to calm the storm.

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

July 23, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

July 23, 2008

God speed. We have the watch here now.

Deputy Shelley
Escambia County Sheriffs Office

July 23, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

1ST SGT. SCOTT ROWE
ONSLOW COUNTY SD

July 23, 2008

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.
We are so saddened for you loss of another officer. You will be in our prayers and hope that the strength through the Lord will be given to you to know so many are here for each and every one of you.
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

July 23, 2008

Farewell my brother. May God Keep you and watch over your family during this difficult time.

Deputy Sheriff
Escambia County Sheriffs Office

July 23, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

July 23, 2008

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. There is nothing one can do except to be very proud of him. The pain of loss lasts for some time, but God will help you stand the pain. Please tell his wife how very sorry we are for her loss. May God bless all of you in this very tough time. Rusty Cox, Asheville P.D., Asheville, NC

Administrative Assistant, Rusty Cox
Asheville Police Dept., Asheville, NC

July 23, 2008

On behalf of the Lee County Sheriff's Office Communications Center our thoughts and prayers are with your agency and Deputy Forgione's family and friends.

Communications
Lee County Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2008

Matthew 5.9

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God.”

Inv. Derrick Wester
JCSO

July 23, 2008

From all members of the Marshall County (KY) SRT, our prayers are with the family,friends,and co-workers.

deputy/srt commander
Marshall County Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2008

I will pray for your family and friends to find comfort in the reflections left by your extended family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and you may you eternally enjoy your place "High on the moutain". God speed brother!

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Michigan DEQ Office of Criminal Invest

July 23, 2008

Deputy Sheriff Forgione, thank you for your service and dedication. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you. They will need your loving guidance as they move down this path. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform as well. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

July 23, 2008

Deputy Forgione you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. 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

July 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the many people whose lives he touched in the community he served. Rest in peace my brother.

Special Agent Retired, Jim Myers
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement, Ft. Myers

July 23, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Dep. Forgione. Rest in peace, sir, and know that your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.04.05

July 23, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother.

Deputy Corbin
Madison County Sheriffs Office Rexburg, ID

July 23, 2008