Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

gordon hobbs
nc game warden

August 6, 2008

May you Rest in Peace with God, Dennis. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

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

August 6, 2008

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a Deputy Sheriff today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a widowed wife must work for their kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed Deputy Dennis Compton today,
in Smoaks, South Carolina.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

© America Police Hall of Fame
North Port, Florida

Rest in Peace, Brother

Tpr. SF Byron Retired
Massachusetts State Police (1974-2001)

August 6, 2008

we are so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you.

DCSO Deputy
DCSO

August 6, 2008

we are so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you.

DCSO Deputy
DCSO

August 6, 2008

Deputy Compton Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

August 6, 2008

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

Anonymous

August 6, 2008

Rest In Peace Deputy. Watch over your fellow Deputies while they hunt down your killer. My condolences to your family adn the Colleton Cnty SO.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

August 6, 2008

Rest easy brother.....

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Compton Family, and the Sheriff and Deputies of Colleton County during this tragic time.

Detective Cpl. Frank Thompson
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office

August 6, 2008

Our heartfelt prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department

August 6, 2008

To Sheriff Compton and Family,

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Sheriff Compton today and the difficult days ahead. Thank you Sheriff Compton for your servie and sacrifice, you are a HERO.. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

August 6, 2008

This part of your lifes plan is difficult to bear right now.
Just know that Gods plan is always for our benefit...Peace to you our friend.

Until we meet again,
Lisa
(Virginia friend)

Lisa Phelps
Dear friend of ur soul....

August 6, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother.

Ptl. Fidoe
Twinsburg PD

August 6, 2008

Once again an agent of Satan has taken a brother from our ranks beleiving he will win the battle for our souls. These agents will never learn that our brothers who have given their all are united in God's kingdom as one of honor, integrity and service to God's children both here on earth and in His kingdom in heaven. Be assured brother Dennis your brothers and sisters here will never forget you or your family and will stand by your family through out their ordeal. As you begin God's work know that you are the victorious one, not the agent who caused your re-assignment.
In Christ, Tom Braadley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace; your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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

August 6, 2008

Rest in Peace brother, you have done your time in hell.
You will be missed but never forgotten.....

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

August 6, 2008

God bless you and your family rest in peace Deputy Compton.

Robert Medlin (BLET)

August 6, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother.

Your fellow brothers and sisters in Blue will always remember you!

End of Watch: August 6th, 2008
Start of Watch at the Pearly Gates: Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Special Agent Supervisor Justin Accardi
Department of Justice - Anti/Counter Terrorism

August 6, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir........................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

August 6, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Compton. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

August 6, 2008

Thank you Lord Jesus for this Officer's time on earth and we pray for the peace to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.

Lt. Gary L. Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police Of Oklahoma

August 6, 2008

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
you’ve born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"

God bless you and your family!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

August 6, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir. I know your brothers in blue/brown are looking for your killer with passion even through their grief.
To Deputy Compton's family, friends and co-workers: your world has been torn apart. God is with you in this time even though it does not feel like it. I pray for you all.

Miller
cppd

August 6, 2008

Rest in Peace and God bless.

Major Andy Shock
Faulkner County Sheriff's Office/Arkansas

August 6, 2008