Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

August 20, 2008

I'm sorry for your lost. I remember how nice she was when she was my D.A.R.E teacher. It wasn't the same the second time around. I missed her. She made D.A.R.E so much fun! Once again, I'm sorry for you lost. God Bless!

Jhanae' Dick
One of her D.A.R.E Graduates

August 20, 2008

Martha was a great friend, a selfless officer and a community hero.
From my time as a rookie with the Lafourche Sheriff's Office until now, I have always looked up to Martha. I will miss her greatly.
Her murder is a unexplainable loss to our community. She will be sorely missed. We love you Martha, Rest in Peace.

Officer Jason Galjour
LA DOC Probation and Parole

August 20, 2008

Ma'am,
May God bless you and comfort your loved ones. Thank you for your dedicated service, god-speed.

PO
SLMPD

August 20, 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." May you rest in Peace! God Bless!

Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Communications 911 Center

August 20, 2008

RIP sister in blue! Prayers to family and friends.

Sgt. Borrero

Sgt.Borrero
Beaumont P.D

August 20, 2008

Martha,
I quess God needed an Angel with a wonderful smile, voice, and personality that truly cared about her brothers and sisters. I will always remember you as a sister for you always recognized me as your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and co-workers. May God bless you with His Eternal Peace!

Gary J. Foret
Father-in-law Kurt "Woody" Harrelson EOW 7/31/03

Gary Foret

August 20, 2008

Every day I check this web site hoping there isn't another name and how truly sad it is when one appears.

To the family and friends of Deputy Shareef, We know your pain is overwhelming right now. Take comfort that Martha is in heaven with all the angels and saints, singing to the glory of God. I pray you find comfort and solace in this time of great loss.

To her fellow Deputies and co-workers: Strength and honor go with you as you grieve the loss of a fellow warrior for good. Stand tall with heads held high. Celebrate her life by remembering all that is good about her. I know you will never forget.

Officer Doug Wiencek
Metra Police Department, Chicago, IL

August 20, 2008

Deputy Shareef Rest in Peace.

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

August 20, 2008

Deputy Shareef,
Thank-you for your service. The citizens of Lafourche Parish have tragically lost one of their guardian angels. Know that our hearts and prayers are with your family and the brave men and women of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Department. We have the watch from here, deputy. Your brothers and sisters in blue, across the nation, morn your loss, and we will always remember you as a hero.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

August 20, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 20, 2008

May God Bless and watch over the family and friends of this fine Police Officer and help them in their time of need.

Green Mt Falls Marshal CO

August 20, 2008

My condolences to her family, co-workers and friends. May she have her much deserved rest in God's loving arms.

Pamela Traskos
Family

August 20, 2008

My condolences to her family, co-workers and friends. May she have her much deserved rest in God's loving arms.

Pamela Traskos
Family

August 20, 2008

Deputy Shareef, your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. May your family be comforted by the knowledge that your dedication to the protection of others did not go unnoticed.

Rest in peace, ma'am.

A Grateful American

August 20, 2008

Rest in peace Deputy Shareef.

Det. Hunt#7169
Dallas PD

August 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K9 Officer Tom Sumerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

August 20, 2008

Our condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Shareef. Please accept this reflection as a token of our appreciation. You will not be forgotten.

Rest in Peace

Session 45
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Schenectady, NY

August 20, 2008

Thank you Deputy Sheriff Martha Woods Shareef for all those years of dedication. You are a HERO May you rest in peace and may God give your family the peace they need and will need everyday until you meet again....I will be praying for them.

Christina Esparza
mother/Officer Andrew Esparza IPD EOW 4-13-07

August 20, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and close friends during this very trying time. Keep watch over all of them, protect them. You will not be forgotten because you are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 20, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

August 20, 2008

Deputy Shareef,Rest In Peace, may the Arch Angel St. Michael watch over you in heaven. My prayers are with your friends and family. God Bless you sister.

P.O. Keith Magan (Ret.)
Long Beach, NY

August 20, 2008

Deputy Shareef your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now sister. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

August 20, 2008

My heart and prayers are with Deputy Shareef's family, friends and coworkers, may God be with you and guide you all through these dark and troubled times. Another hero called home to help patrol the streets above. Thank you Deputy Shareef for you many years of service and protection to us all, God bless you and take you home safely.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

August 20, 2008

may you rest in peace, god be with you and your family.

RONNIE COOLEY
BEAUREGARD PARISH SHERIFF DEPT, DERIDDER,LOUISIANA.

August 20, 2008