Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I did not know him long the time he did work here at the gate, he was very nice. I am very sure he will be missed by everyone. His family will be in all of our prayers.

Cindy Brown
Houston Raceway Park

July 16, 2009

"The Eyes of a Man"

If you ever can look into the eyes of a man dressed in blue,
It will make you wonder why he protects me and you.

He suffers from lack of sleep, the red eyes will tell,
Even missing a meal or two to keep us all well.

Years of tears sometimes built up inside,
From what he has seen, but thinks he hides.

Look a little deeper in his eyes and you could even see,
How he felt all the years he has protected you and me.

For all the times people have been rude to him,
For pulling them over, while out with their friends.

For the little girl he saved from a burning car,
While others just watched him from afar.

Not to mention, the bank robber he caught last week,
People never talk to him unless it’s his help they seek.

For the drugs he has confiscated over time,
The people, he has saved comes to his mind.

The times he wonders at the end of the day,
Is it worth all this pain, for such little pay?

But, don’t look unless you are willing to see,
He is a human being just like you and me.

He wears his uniform, gun and a badge on his chest,
Doesn’t make him perfect just a grade above the rest.

For if you look real hard you will also see,
A man who you respect is who he longs to be.

Author Unknown

Officer Robert Powers
Santa Fe Police Deaprtment Texas

July 16, 2009

My family and I are greatly saddened by the loss of your husband and father. He gave the supreme sacrifice for those in Chambers County not to mention the sacrifce you and your family have made while he was serving in the armed forces as well as each day he went to work to "Protect and to Serve". You will be forever in our prayers and thoughts. I pray that God gives you and your family peace and comfort at this time in your walk. Your children will always know just how much their father was appreciated for the service he gave to not only the County but to the nation. May God give you strength each and every day to face the future.

God be with you,
Sonya Crowder & family
Cove, Tx.

Sonya Crowder
Chambers County Resident

July 16, 2009

“Fallen but not forgotten, and forever we will remember”
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, and fellow deputies.
Rest In Peace Brother.

Sgt. Raleigh Dow
Vidor ISD Police Department

July 16, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 16, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother, We WILL take the watch.

Deputy Travis Browning
Hot Spring Co. S.O Arkansas

July 16, 2009

I want to first and foremost thank you for your dedication to the community you served. We try to go out and do the right thing and often don't make it back home. You are a true Hero!! Next I have to thank those that chose to support you, may your parents, wife, three children, and sister one day find comfort in knowing you were doing what you loved. You will never be forgotten Brother!!

Sgt J Johnson
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Dept

Sgt Jason W Johnson
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Dept.

July 16, 2009

Rest in peace Shane....your work on this earth is done.

Deputy Andrea D. Rockefeller
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

July 16, 2009

An Angel in the Sky must leave his place of rest,
Gently Tucking is Wing's Beneath his Armored Vest,
For Duty has called, There is much work to do,
Little did he know, This one was dress in Blue,

Ariving on the scene, He Knows just what to say,
Follow Me, Fallen Brother,
I'll show you the way,"
Your Duty has ended, Come hang your hat
beside mine, I'm a Cop,Too"

Rest in Peace, Deputy Shane Detwiter,
When one is fallen we all feel the pain,

To the Family and Chambers County Sheriff's Dept
I know and feel you pain,
I will keep each of you in my prayers,
Thank you Deputy Dewitter for you Service,
You will always be remember as the Hero in my eyes,
You will never be forgotten,

Peace I leave with you my peace I give you,
John 14: 27
God Bless You,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff, Maryland
Rest in peace SIR,

Anonymous

July 15, 2009

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY DETWILER. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. DEPUTY DETWILER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 15, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother. We will take over from here. I will ride in your memory in the 2010 Police Unity Tour. I will reflect upon your ultimate sacrifice for the 250 mile journey to Washington DC. and arrive at the National Police Officer's Memorial and pay tribute to you and your family. It will be indeed an Honor to present to your family, the bracelet that I will wear in your honor during my journey as well. I am very good friends with your cousin here in Ohio as well as many other members of your family. They are now grieving your loss. Though I may have never met you Shane, I hold dear to my heart your commitment. Rest in Peace my Brother. We will meet someday.
Police Unity Tour
"We Ride for those who Died"

Deputy Dave Moss
Mahoning County Sheriff Dept. Ohio

July 15, 2009

Shane, I never had the chance to meet you but I have heard a lot of great things about you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this tragedy.

State Game Warden David Pellizzari
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

July 15, 2009

Our thoughts are with the family.Blessed are those that protect us in life and watch over us that remain.

Deputy R.L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C.Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

July 15, 2009

God Bless you for the work you have done. Our prayers will be with you and your family. Rest in Peace Brother we have the watch.

Deputy B. Reynolds
Rusk County Sheriff's Office

July 15, 2009

Deputy Shane Detwiler may you rest in peace you noble servant.

Grade 1 patrol officer
Beaumont PD

July 15, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Hickey Family

Anonymous

July 15, 2009

wars come and go but my soldiers they remain eternal.

2 Pac

A. Murphy

July 15, 2009

When God sent His angels to bring you home, He had His reasons. Someday we will be able to ask why, but for now, we offer prayers of peace and comfort to those left behind. RIP Brother

Edwin A. Keeney, SMSgt
USAF Security Police (Retired)

July 15, 2009

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this fallen hero.

Andrew - Detective
Baltimore City Police

July 15, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother, we have the watch from here.

The Final Inspection

The warrior stood and faced God,
Which will always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, old warrior,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?”

The warrior squared his shoulders and
Said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
‘Cause those of us who carry guns
Can’t always be saint.

“I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
‘Cause the world is awfully rough.

“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 times 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 fears.

“If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand. In life
I didn’t expect nor need too much,
So if you don’t, I’ll understand.”

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the warrior stood quietly.
For the judgment of his God.

“Step forward now, my warrior,
You’ve born your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.”

Author Unknown

Deputies Sulas, Krahel
Coworkers

July 15, 2009

Deputy Detwiler,
Thank you for your service and dedication to our country and your community, we are forever in your debt. Youa are a true hero, one that people can look up to for generqtions to come. Your family will be in my prayers. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.
You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

July 15, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

July 15, 2009

Deputy Detwiler you are a hero. Thank you for your service to our country, your state, and your community. God bless you and your loved ones. 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 15, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

July 15, 2009

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Detwiler:
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. It was four years ago today that my son and I lost Roy in the line of duty. It is extremely hard to go on but somehow you do. Time will go by so fast in some ways and so slow in others. Be proud of your husband/father for what he did and how he served his country. I'm sure that he was an exceptional husband, father, son, brother, co-worker and friend. May God Bless all of you.
To Deputy Detwiler: God Speed My Friend. You are, and will always be, a hero for giving the ultimate sacrifice.

Shelley Gonzalez
Wife of Sgt. Roy Gonzalez, Jr. EOW: 71505

July 15, 2009