Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When I read this, my heart dropped. He was way too young and was just strating out on this journey through life and a career in law enforcement. I am always amazed and bewildered how such bad things can happen to such good people who are willing to give all for the welfare of others. He made the ultimate sacrifice and there are no words to express the sorrow that his passing brings to the world. This life and this world make no sense to me when I read something like this.

Rest in Peace DS Ray.

PB

Firefighter P. Broward
Maryland

September 8, 2009

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

Shelly
Citizen

September 7, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 7, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

September 7, 2009

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

September 6, 2009

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

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

September 5, 2009

To the Ray Family, I offer my sincere condolences for your loss. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for such a great person,caring of others, lighthearted,and a very enthusiastic young man, which had a genuine desire to follow his dreams in law enforcement.With Chis' commitment to the "brotherhood" of the badge means that he will live on with us,and that we at the Sherif's Office will always have open arms for you.God bless and rest easy Chris

Deputy R.C.Inman
Southampton County Sheriff's Office

September 4, 2009

How sad. My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Ray's family and friends, as well as those of the FTO, during this terrible time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

September 4, 2009

Chris (Williams) --

I enjoyed our time patrolling the county together. It was an honor to have known you and worked with you. Although your tour here was short, you will always be with us. We'll take care of things down here while you rest up there. When I join you on the other side, we will have to take a short one.

Rest in peace 116

Deputy Greg Griffith & K-9 Brando
Southampton County Sheriff's Office

September 3, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

September 3, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

September 3, 2009

Deputy Ray may you rest in peace my brother. I Am 22 and have been working in Law Enforcement for 1 year. Such a traggic event like this is not fair for you your department or your family and freinds. You had such a good start by getting in young and its so terrible your gone. I will carry on for you brother and keep you in my thoughts.

Officer Alan Schrank
Mineral Point Police Department

September 3, 2009

Rest In Peace, Deputy Ray.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 3, 2009

So little time with your Fellow Officers, but what an impression you left behind. May God Bless your Family and your Department.



Emporia,Va

Nancy Turner Investigator
Family Violence/Sexual Assault Unit

September 3, 2009

R.I.P. Deputy Ray, you will never be forgotten.

Deputy M. Reed
EPSO

September 3, 2009

God bless Deputy Ray and his family.

Police Officer
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

September 3, 2009

May God bless you, young brother. You've lived a life to be very proud of. I hope to meet you one day, as we walk the fields of gold.

C. O'Drennan
Memphis Police Department

September 3, 2009

I'm so glad he was able to acheive his goal of becomong a deputy for what short it was. My condolences go out to Deputy Ray's family as well as the Southampton County Sheriff's Office. May Deputy Ray look over each of you as you hit the road patroling the streets.

Allyson Coles, Forensic Technician
Portsmouth Police Department

September 3, 2009

CHRIS, I ONLY KNEW YOU FOR A SHORT TIME BUT THAT SHORT TIME WAS ALL IT TOOK FOR ME TO REALIZE HOW GOOD OF A GUY YOU WERE. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE
BOB

DISPATHCHER BOB CARR
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY

September 3, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Christopher's family at this time of great loss. Obviously Christopher had accomplished one of his goals by becoming a deputy with the Southampton County Sheriff's Dept. What an accomplished young man he had become in his short number of years! I know how proud his family and friends must have been of him. He will remain in the hearts of many, even those like myself who did not know him. I know he made this world a better place and thank him for his dedication to law enforcement. I know he served with pride. My sincere sympathy to Christopher's family, friends and extended law enforcement family. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous

September 2, 2009

Brother Ray, as you Patrol the streets of Heaven we have your watch down here. Godspeed and prayers to your Family and the Southhampton Co Sheriff's Office.

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 a 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

Detective J.C. Brothers
Virginia Beach Police

September 2, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother.

PSO Clinton Arnette
Jonesborough Police Dept. (Tenn.)

September 2, 2009

May God Bless you and your family. May he give your family, friends and co-workers the strength they need to get through the rough times ahead. Thank you for your service and May God grant you eternal peace.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

September 2, 2009

Deputy Ray,
Your family, friends & co-workers are in my prayers. No matter what the circumstances, it's so difficult to lose a loved one in the line of duty.......I've been there too. The pain in your heart never goes away, you just learn to deal with it better as each day, month, year passes. May their memories of you keep them smiling as they shed many tears. Thanks for giving so much at such a young age!

Deputy Ray
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor NCSHP

September 2, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

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

September 2, 2009