Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, but chose to work my career in Norfolk. However, my parents continue to live in the Beach. Officer Phillips, I want to thank you, and every member of the VBPD for securing a safe environment for me to grow and my family to live in. There are no words that could express my gratitude for all of you. Officer Phillips, your sacrifice will NEVR be forgotten.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the Peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Rest easy, Bro, we have the watch from here......

POII Anonymous
NPD

August 9, 2008

Virginia is safer today because of your service and sacrifice. My Prayers are with those close to you. God speed, Brother. Your watch is covered.

Officer B. Evans
Arlington, TX. PD

August 9, 2008

On behalf of the New York State Police, our prayers are with you, your family and all the police officers of the Virginia Beach Police Department. May you Rest in Peace.

Trooper
New York State Police

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother...you will never be forgotten.

DFC Jason Houston
York County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

August 9, 2008

I was in Pennsylvainia when I got the call at 1:00 a.m. and I heard the tragic news. Another lost brother, gone for no good reason. Its ironic though, the reason I was in Pennsylvania was for the trial of the man who killed Police Officer Scott Wertz on 8/6/06. Thought you might want to know he was found guilty on all charges including 1st degree murder. Just like the people that did this to you, their day will come also. And I promise you I will be there to see it. Rest easy brother, your work on earth is done. Watch over us from above. We'll take your shift from here on out.

Police Officer B. P. Cilento
Chesapeake Police Department

August 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice: you will never be forgotten.

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

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace brother

Ofc. S C Rouze U119
Chesterfield County PD

August 9, 2008

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And 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 young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had 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 a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
It angers me so that todays society feels like killing. It is a shame that a life is cut short that way. But we will remember that Det. Phillips was doing what he enjoyed doing.
We will keep the family and his department in our prayers.
HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER HE WAS A HERO
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
Canon Internet Radio

August 9, 2008

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And 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 young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had 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 a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
What a tragedy that we lose another officer by a coward that not one bit of respect or value for another persons life.
We hear it all the time on the news or in the newspaper, but why must this happen?
Det. Phillips will always be remembered as a HERO BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. We will keep the family in our prayers through these dark days ahead, and know that he is with a Higher Power and is saving a place for us later.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
Canon Internet Radio

August 9, 2008

Mike
You will be missed very much, and unfortunately the office will be much quieter without you around. I always knew where you were, I just had to follow the sound of your voice and the long conversation you were having with someone, or I would hear the jingle of your handcuffs you kept in your pocket. We all got together last night and told some funny stories. I think the funniest one was if the guy had walked up to you and just asked for the money, you would've given it to him out of your own pocket. He would've gotten a 30-minute dissertation first but he would've got it. The best one was when I heard you didn't go down without a fight. I wish I could've been there for you. We'll miss you a lot.

Detective M.T.
Va. Beach Police Dept.

August 9, 2008

I can't believe you're gone, it just doesn't seem real. I will miss you more than you'll ever know. Your smiling face and energy will be so missed. There are not enough words to describe what a truly wonderful person you are. You loved your job and we all loved you for what you did everyday to make our world better. God must have needed you more in heaven..another angel. Your family will always be in my prayers, especially your boys who you loved so dearly. I am so sorry for all the pain they are in. Until we see each other again, goodbye my dear friend. Love you.

Christine
friend

August 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Phillips. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

August 9, 2008

I remember working with you on Evening Shift Wythe in Hampton. You always brightened up Line Up. Watch over your family and know we will all see you again someday.

Master Police Officer Robert L. Bell III
Henrico County Division of Police

August 9, 2008

Mike you have always been an officer that others could depend on. We'll continue our watch on earth and you can now watch over use from the heavens. All around great person! Rest In Peace my brother.

MPO Vidner McCraw
Virginia Beach Police

August 9, 2008

You and your family will be in our prayers, you are never forgotten.

Patrol Deputy C. Grant
Sussex County Sheriff Depatrment

August 9, 2008

God always chooses the best to be by his side.

10-42 Brother.

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Patrol Officer
James City County Police Department

August 9, 2008

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 a 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 his head for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in 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 paycheck." 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 crimes; recite Miranda warnings in its 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 it 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 finger across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into 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 cloth called the American flag, for justice." "You're a genius," said the angel. The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," he said.

Anonymous

On behalf of the Kissimmee Police Department, Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and VBPD.

The Kissimmee Police Department
Kissimmee Police (FL)

August 9, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

August 9, 2008

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

August 9, 2008

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten...R.I.P. May your killers rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

August 9, 2008

Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, friends, and entire department. I know that Angels carried you high into the heavens above. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Communications 911 Center

August 9, 2008

An Officers Life......

You wonder why he pulled you over and gave you a ticket for speeding"
He just worked an accident where poeple died because they were going to fast
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You wonder why that cop was so mean
He just got done working a case where a drunk driver killed a kid
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You work for 8 hours
He works for up to 18 hours
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You drink hot coffee to stay awake.
The cold rain in the middle of the nite keeps him awake.
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You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.
He goes into work still hurt and sore from the guy he had to fight the night before
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You drink your coffee on your way to the mall.
He spills his as he runs code to a traffic crash with kids trapped inside
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You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket before you leave the house.
He makes sure his guns is clean and fully loaded and his vest is tight
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You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He watches his buddy get shot at, and wounded in front of him.
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You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He walks down the highway looking for body parts from a traffic crash
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You complain about how hot it is.
He wears fifty pounds of gear and a bullet proof vest in the middle of July and still runs around chasing crack heads
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You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He runs out before he gets his food to respond to an armed robbery.
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You get out of bed in the morning and take your time getting ready.
He gets called out of bed at 2 am after working 12 hours and has to be into work asap for a traffic homicide
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You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He holds the hair of some college girl while shes puking in the back of his patrol car
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You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
His shift ended 4 hours ago and theres no end in sight
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You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He can't make any plans because on his off days he still gets called back into work
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You yell and scream at the squad car that just past you beacuse they slowed you down.
He's in the driver seat of the squad car, going to cut somebody out of their car only to find out that their dead when he gets there.
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You roll your eyes when a baby cries in public
He picks up a dead child in his arms and prays that it was crying
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You criticize your police dept and say they're never there quick enough.
He blasts the siren while the person in front of him refuses to move while talking on their cell phone and doing their makeup.
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You hear the jokes about fallen officers and say they should have known better.
He is a hero and runs into situations when everyone else is running away in order to make sure no one else gets hurt and lose's his life doing it
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You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He would take a bullet for his buddy without question
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You sit there and judge him, saying that its a waste of money to have them around.
Yet as soon as you need help he is there

You walked you beat down here on earth, now it's time for you to walk the golden beat. You have done a your job and done it well. Please know you may be gone but never forgotten!!! My prayers and thoughts are with your family and and the Virginia Beach Police Department.

Deputy Ashley Houck
Norfolk Sheriff's Office

Deputy Ashley Houck
Norfolk Sheriff's Office

August 9, 2008

May God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Deputy Jeffrey Maddrey
VBSO

August 9, 2008

Detective,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and VBPD. You will never be forgotten. Rest well brother in blue! Godspeed

Officer Brothers
Kissimmee Police Department (FL)

August 9, 2008

Thank you Lord Jesus for this Officer's time and service here on earth, I pray now for the peace to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.

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

August 9, 2008