Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Chief. Watch over your Department as they continue on in your honor. My condolences to your Family and the New Ellenton PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, long Island, NY

January 29, 2009

Rest in peace brother, you will be missed but never forgotten...

Seregeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

January 29, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thougts and prayers are with you, your family, and your police department.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

January 29, 2009

May you rest in Peace.

Anonymous

January 29, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

January 29, 2009

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 29, 2009

The heartfelt appreciation of a truly grateful Ohio citizen goes out to Chief Hamilton
, who served honorably and faithfully, answering the call of duty when he was needed.

I offer my prayers and deepest condolences to the family and his department. I hope that the fact that he is a hero and is honored by so many brings you some comfort in this time of loss.

Dr. Mike Crain

January 29, 2009

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Chief Johnny Hamilton. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

January 29, 2009

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

January 29, 2009

Rest In Peace, Chief Hamilton.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

January 29, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

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

January 29, 2009

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
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 silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"


May GOD be with you and your family!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

January 29, 2009

Chief Johnny Hamilton, may God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in Peace.

Anonymous

January 29, 2009

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

January 29, 2009

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 29, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother

OFC B. Grajek

January 29, 2009

Chief Hamilton,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

January 29, 2009

The following is a Fallen Officer's Prayer that was found while a Pueblo Police Officer visited the N.Y.P.D. Museum & Ground Zero in 2005 Officer's Prayer

Fallen Officer’s Prayer

I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
My Name For All Eternity.
Recorded Here At This Hallowed Place.
Alas, My Name, No More My Face.
'In The Line of Duty' I Hear Them Say.
My Family Now The Price To Pay.
My Folded Flag Stained With Their
Tears.
We Only Had Those Few Short Years.
The Badge No Longer On My Chest.
I Sleep Now In Eternal Rest.
My Sword I Pass To Those Behind And
Pray They Keep This Thought In Mind.
I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
And With A Heavy Heart And Bended
Knee, I Ask For All Here From The
Past...
Dear God, Let My Name Be The Last.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF radio

January 29, 2009

SCLEAP Peer Team sends its condolence to you and your family. Thank you for all you gave in the line of duty. May you rest in peace.

SCLEAP 01/29/09

Anonymous

January 29, 2009

Thank you Chief of Police Hamilton, for your service and sacrifice, you are a HERO... Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends today and always... Rest in Peace Sir..

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

January 29, 2009

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.......

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

January 29, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Chief Hamilton and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Chief Hamilton for your dedicated service to the people of South Carolina and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

January 29, 2009

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Chief of Police Johnny Hamilton. Rest in Peace Sir, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

January 29, 2009

On behalf of the 5,239 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Chief Hamilton’s family as well as the members of the New Ellenton Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 29, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

January 29, 2009