Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Josh,

You will be greatly missed! I will always remember the first day when we met. My wife and I were setting up our City services and you asked me if that was my car out front, and asked me if i should be cited for being parked in a handicap parking spot my tire was like four inches into the parking space. And you laughed.

You dedicated your life to your family and to your community. My family is honored to have the pleasure of meeting you! Thank you for all you did for us and the community and the citizens of Lincoln County and the communities that you help protect and serve...

Rest In Peace Chief Deputy Joshua Eggelston! We Love You!

Will
Church Member

July 25, 2009

Josh will be remembered as a hero to his community he served. I met Josh twice and he is one of the nicest and most caring people I met. Rest in Peace Brother! We have the watch!

Officer Dustin Fackrell
Rupert Police Department

July 24, 2009

Josh will be remembered as a hero to his community he served. I met Josh twice and he is one of the nicest and most caring people I met. Rest in Peace Brother! We have the watch!

Officer Dustin Fackrell
Rupert Police Department

July 24, 2009

May the Lord hold your family, friend and comrades in his healing embrace during this time of sorrow.

Coordinator Rae Anna Victor
Gonzaga Public Safety & Security

July 24, 2009

Rest in peace Cheif Deputy Eggelston, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

July 24, 2009

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Deputy Eggleston during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

July 24, 2009

I pray that the Lord accept you into His Kingdom and to sit at His table. I pray for peace and comfort for your family, friends, and comrades. Rest easy, my brother, your watch is over and we take up where you left off. You, dear brother, answered the call much too soon.

Deputy Sheriff Jerry Rugen #2422
Camden County Sheriff Office, Camden County, MO

July 23, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, & Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Joshua. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement-Garland

July 22, 2009

To all the friends, family and co-workers please know we are all praying for you. It is so sad to loose two great officers in one month. We now have two great men looking over us.

Friend of fallen officer
Idaho

July 22, 2009

Chief Deputy Eggelston,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

July 22, 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

He gave his all, an American Hero!

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

July 22, 2009

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

Sgt. John L Gulledge(Ret.)
Escambia Co. Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

July 22, 2009

This was a great man who cared so much about his community. He will be greatly missed. God bless his family, friends and co-workers. I'll see you when I get there brother!
Isaiah 57:1,2
1 The righteous perish,
and no one ponders it in his heart;
devout men are taken away,
and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
to be spared from evil.

2 Those who walk uprightly
enter into peace;
they find rest as they lie in death.

Peter Vasquez
Second Chance Grace, Inc. Friend

July 21, 2009

Chief Eggelston thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Lt.
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

July 21, 2009

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Chief Eggelston and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Chief Eggelston, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Chief Eggelston is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

TPD
Special Agent, FBI New York City

July 21, 2009

Rest in Peace brother and thank you for your service, my prayers are with your family

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 21, 2009

Josh,
You were a friend and all around great guy. You will be missed by your county and the community (Heyburn) you grew up in. Putting your name in my article this week in the "Officer Down" section will be very painful to do. God speed, you fought the good fight now rest in peace.

Chief of Police
Heyburn Police Department

July 21, 2009

I got to ride with Josh a few times as a Reserve Officer
back in 2004. Josh was one of the best police officers that I have had the pleasure to work with. He will be greatly missed by his family and the County of Lincoln Idaho.
God Bless & Thanks Josh for everything.
Bill Butler

Past Reserve Officer William R Butler
Past Reserve Officer with Shoshone & Lincoln County Sheriff Office

July 21, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

July 21, 2009

Josh these last few days have been tough for everyone! As you know we are a close Department. We have been able to call on eachother to get us through. You are going to be so missed not only by your co-workers but by the community as well. We all have some big shoes to fill in you place it will be tough but you can count on us to do it. Our prayers are with your famliy, I want you to know that your wife and kids will never forget the kind of person that you were, they know how you played such an important role in this community. I hope that they take some comfort in knowing that you left this world doing what you not only dedicated your life to but loved so much. I will miss your bright smile. We have the thin blue line now rest in peace.

Deputy Andy McClure
Lincoln County Sheriffs office

July 21, 2009

Chief Dean Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Chief Deputy Eggelston. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

July 21, 2009

Josh was a good friend and was always there for me. I worked several investigations, with him and was impressed with his dedication and commitment to public service.
Josh even came out to assist me on his days off.
I will truly miss Josh, and am deeply saddened at his passing.
I pray for peace and comfort for his family and co-workers,
Rest In Peace Brother

Sr.Spec Agent
Union Pacific Police

July 21, 2009

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

July 21, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

July 21, 2009

May God Bless you and your family during the difficult times ahead. Thank you for your service.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

July 21, 2009