Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My condolences to Officer Upton's family. What a tragic loss of life. May he rest in Peace and may God watch over him. He will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 9, 2010

My prayers go out to Officer Upton's family. Please know your US Forest Service family will always be there for you. May God Bless you all.

Wife of a Special Agent
US Forest Service

March 9, 2010

Along with his fellow officers we mourn the tragic death of LEO Upton, pray for his family, and will support his family now and in the future.

Patrol Commander Ray Corbin-(ret)
US Forest Service

March 8, 2010

Rest in Peace Officer Upton. As a deputy Sheriff we are very close to our L.E.O.'s with the U.S.F.S. I send my sincerest condolences to your wife, daughter and family.

God Speed Brother

Sergeant Patrick Hanson
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

March 8, 2010

SIR, ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW YOU,, YOU WERE MY BROTHER THRU THE BROTHERHOOD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT,,I KNOW SOMEHOW THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE IN THE ARMS OF GOD AND CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR,,OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY LEFT BEHIND AS WELL AS CO-WORKERS AND FRIENDS,,I PROMISE YOU SIR, THAT IF I FIND ANY NEED YOUR FAMILY HAS I AND MY WIFE WILL DO ALL POSSIBLE TO ATTAIN IT FOR THEM,,REST IN PEACE,, YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS HERE WILL HANDLE THINGS FOR YOUR FAMILY,,GOD BLESS YOU FOR SERVING AND GIVING YOUR LIFE FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVED IN,,GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY FOR THIER SACRIFICE,,"BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD",, I KNOW THAT GOD HAS JUDGED YOU THIS WAY FOR IT IS HIS WORD,,HE HAS JUDGED YOU AS HIS CHILD,, NOW YOU REST WITH HIM,,THANK YOU SIR FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE, THE HELP YOU GAVE, THE DIFFERENCE YOU MADE AND FOR THE LIFE YOU SACRIFICED,,GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY,,IN JESUS NAME WE PRAY,, AMEN

CAPT & MRS. DANNY GARLAND RETIRES
RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT

March 8, 2010

Since I heard the news, I have had Chris and his family on my mind. My heart goes out to the loved ones for the burden they will have to carry for a long time. One has to think that things will get better in time. We don't ever forget him, but as time passes, we will get stronger and we will all do better.

I know that Chris died doing what he wanted to do. He took this job very seriously and I know he must have put his heart and soul into it every time he put on our uniform and badge. I respect him and honor him for that.

When I taught at the FLETC, I used to tell my classes that I never wanted to see any more names put on the wall. But in our line of work, one never knows when our number will be called. One never knows when we will be placed into a situation we can't walk away from. Chris did not run from the danger, he faced it, and that takes a special person.

Chris is in a much better place now and probably still smiling. Rest in peace my brother. God bless you!!

Mike Skinner Retired ASAC R2
USDA Forest Service

March 8, 2010

Thank you for your service. Your Family, Friends and co-workers will remain in my thoughts and prayers

Rest in peace

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriffs Office (FL)

March 8, 2010

Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Shawn Deason
USFS LE&I, Central Zone, South Carolina Area

March 8, 2010

On behalf of myself and the rest of us at Chattahoochee River NRA. Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, co-workers and friends of our fallen brother, Chris Upton.

He will be missed by all.

US Park Ranger Sean Perchalski
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

March 8, 2010

Chris you made me laugh when we were recruits at the FWC academy. You were a great person and you will be missed. RIP brother.

Officer Rick Scilabro
Temple Terrace PD.

Officer
Fomer FWC Officer now a TTPD Officer

March 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

March 8, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

March 8, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Upton. God Bless him for his service to the USDA-Forest Service. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

March 8, 2010

To the family, friends and co-workers of this fallen officer.
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a loss for all of us. Such a tragedy should have never occured. RIP Officer Upton. You will be missed

Daughter of Arkansas State Trooper

Anonymous

March 8, 2010

My condolences to the family!

It's never easy to lose a member of the force in the line of duty. And it's very hard to accept due to a fundamental error in judgement.

The thougts and prayers of the NWTF family are with you during this very difficult time!

Ted Schenck -LTC retired
USDA Forest Service - NWTF

March 8, 2010

Sorry about the great loss.

Murphy
N/a

March 8, 2010

Thank you for your service Officer Upton. Rest in peace.

Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Officer R.A. Merritt
US Fish and Wildlife

March 8, 2010

Rest in Peace my prayers are with your family.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

March 8, 2010

I am saddened by the news of losing a brother officer as are all of us who carry a badge for the protection of our wild resources. I will be remembering Officer Upton's family in my prayers.

Kenny Kessler
Special Agent
USFWS

Special Agent Kenny Kessler
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

March 8, 2010

Rest in peace Officer. My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

March 8, 2010

Rest easy brother. We have it from here.
Annabelle, your daddy is a hero. When you get older, ask any Game Warden about him and they will tell you.

Ranger
BLM

March 8, 2010

Brother Upton,

Although we have never met face to face, I weep for your loss. God Bless and Rest in Peace.

LEO Scott Kalna
US Forest Service

March 8, 2010

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Officer Upton. May you rest in Peace Chris. We'll take it from here.

Officer Jason Haberberger
United States Forest Service

March 8, 2010

Thank you for your stewardship in protecting and conserving Americas Public Lands, and Fish and Wildlife, for future generation. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.

LEO Ranger
National Park Service

March 8, 2010

The entire Southeast Regional staff of USDA-OIG-I sends out their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Officer Upton and to the entire US Forest Service.

SAC Karen Citizen-Wilcox
USDA-OIG-Investigations

March 8, 2010