Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When a police officer is killed, the pain is felt by every officer of the global brotherhood of cops. I am no exeption. We wíll take that watch and we wíll keep on serving and protecting. The glory of the brothers and sisters shall not be blotted out.

Brigadier Eric Jansen
Rotterdam City Police Netherlands

November 30, 2009

rest in peace may god keep you and give your family peace.

Srt. R.K. Owens
south carolina highway patrol

November 30, 2009

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

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

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 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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Sgt Oleson
FLPD

November 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Griswold. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Ma'am.


May the children of Officer Griswold , know that their Mommy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in her debt for all she has done for us. Officer Griswold. Thank You Ma'am for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in Peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

November 30, 2009

May angels lead you in...

God bless you.

Miranda

November 30, 2009

In Washington State there are 9 Children who lost a Mother/Father, 3 Spouses that lost their Husband/Wife, and A nation that lost 4 Heroes RIP May God bless You and Your Family as well as the Thin Blue Line

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace ma`am, you served well. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

November 30, 2009

The senselessness of this act will shake law enforcement to it's very core. May God bless your family, friends, and fellow Lakewood Police Officers and may he bring swift judgement to whomever would do such a thing to our sister.

Lt Jay Soesbee
USMC Police (MCAS Beaufort/MCRD Parris Island)

November 30, 2009

Officer Griswold,
Your sacrafice will not be in vain. Thoughts and prayers to your co-workers and family.
Tell Officer Danny Martinez (Fort Smith,AR Police Department) and Sgt. Richard LeBow (Arkansas State Police) we miss them.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

TO all those who knew and loved Officer Griswold...I am a female police officer and mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you all as I know what a severe loss your family (both relatives, and police family) has suffered. I am extremely saddened as Officer Griswold's untimely passing really hits home. Please know that there are angels above taking care of your dear mother, daughter, wife, friend. ALthough I didn't know Officer Griswold, I know that she will always be with you all....and then pain of her being gone will never cease.

I am praying for you.

California Police Officer

November 30, 2009

I cannot comprehend this tragic act of violence. I am sooo sorry you all went out this way. God is with you all now. This dirt bag WILL be brought to justice. My prayers go out to all of the family and officers. May God carry you all through this tragic time.

Anonymous

November 30, 2009

We are praying for comfort for your family and department. God bless your sacrifice.

R Cowell
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

November 30, 2009

When I heard of this tragedy I felt the need to write to you..the husband. My husband was ambushed and killed in the line of duty and his killer is still at large. Find peace in knowing that our spouses are together smiling down on us even though our tears are still flowing. Don't cloud your mind with the hate and distress that humanly come natural to us for the events that occurred. I believe this was part of my Tom's journey and just as I supported him for doing what he loved to do, I will always support and pray for him for dying while doing what he loved to do. No one knows why these series of events happen, so I've learned to stop trying to figure it out. I have 5 beautiful children who miss and ache for his presence everyday but we've found so many positive things from his death that its impossible for us to be sad everyday. You too will find that happiness once you are no longer numb, don't rush it, just embrace the day you can look up and smile again...believe me, it will come. You're not alone..you and your children have a ton of support out there, we're all in it together.

H. Wood
Wife of K-9 Off. Thomas Wood e.o.w. 10-23-06

November 30, 2009

Our thoughts are with your loved ones at this time. Thank you for your service. We are proud to have had you on the same team. Enjoy your rest on High, while we sort out the rest.

Central Graves
Mesa PD Mesa AZ

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace ma'am. Thank you for your service. We will never forget you. This killer will be brought to justice.

Explorer Lt. Cameron Landry
Olympia Police Department

November 30, 2009

May God bless you and your brother officers and may he keep watch over the families you leave behind.

Sorrowful
California Highway Patrol

November 30, 2009

I truely wish that all of the sadness, grief and prayers occurring in the community and across the nation could undo this senseless act that took Tina, Ronald, Gregg and Mark from their family, friends and community. May they assume new roles as guardian angels over their families, friends, and brothers and sisters in uniform. God bless you and your families during this terrible time.

Howard Anderson
Washington State DOC

November 30, 2009

God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace.

Lieutenant
NYPD

November 30, 2009

Officer Griswold my thoughts and prayers are with you and your fellow officers, your families, your department, and your community. Rest in Peace sister, we have the watch.

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 - KJV)

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9 - KJV)

Ptl. J. H. Belcher II
Christiansburg, Virginia Police Department

November 30, 2009

To the Lakewood Police Department- My heart shattered when I first saw the Breaking News stories online about your tragic loss. To lose four officers in a single incident is something that used to be considered unfathomable; unfortunately, these tragedies are becoming too real--too commonplace. Although I have been in law enforcement for 25 years, and grew up a daughter of an officer, I know of no words to express the void left behind when a brother or sister is taken from us. We must use the experience and knowledge gained from the loss to move forward, and continue serving, knowing we now have more guardian angels watching our own backs.

Officer Griswold- You will be missed, you will be honored. Rest well, Ma'am.

Inv. Spec. Ruth A. Gorski, P#2804
Las Vegas Metro PD

November 30, 2009

Rest In Peace Officer Griswold. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

William
Birmingham, AL

November 30, 2009

What a tragedy. May God bless you and your family. Rest easy. Justice will be served.

K. McGee
MPD, TX

November 30, 2009

A horrible tragedy. Thank you for your service, rest in peace.

Arlington VA Police Retired

November 30, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

November 30, 2009

Rest In Peace, Officer Griswold.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

November 30, 2009