Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace, Deputy Longway.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 29, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

September 28, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Mark, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

September 28, 2010

Deputy Longway, I attended your funeral yesterday. Your family and friends really loved you. The HCSO did a great job honoring you. God bless you and your family.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

September 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Mark A. Longway. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Hillsborough County Florida will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children and grandchildren of Deputy Longway, know that their Dad and Grandfather is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Deputy Longway. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 28, 2010

There was a funeral for a great man at the Idlewild Baptist Church on Monday. I didn’t even know about the funeral until it was over. I knew Deputy Mark Longway when he was MSgt Longway. What a wonderful man he was. He always had a smile on his face and told me when he left the USAF that he had always wanted to be in l...aw enforcement. He looked GREAT in his sheriff’s uniform and he was happier than ever when he joined the HCSD. God rest his soul and watch over his family. This is a empty moment-- but I do look forward to seeing him in heaven.

Dr. (Lt Col ret) Yolanda Geddie
Hillsborough County Health Department

September 27, 2010

Rest in peace and my prayers are with your family.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 27, 2010

I'm sending my prayers to you and your family.

Ofc. Safiya Rim
Gainesville Police Department

September 27, 2010

I send my prayers to you all. Remember all the good times and it will help you through this. In time the pain will get easier, just do not rush it take the time you all need to heal.

Always remember your angel is now wit the Lord looking down upon you all, keep making him proud of each one of you.

God Bless

PST I O. Williams
GPD(Gainesville Police)

September 27, 2010

My Brother, My Friend, you will be missed. I know that you will always be watching over all of us that are still on the job. Rest in Peace Brother. My prayers are with your family and all that you served with.

Barny

Deputy T. Mark Barnwell
Hillsborough County / Friend

September 25, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

September 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Hillsborough Sheriff Department.

Wm Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit

September 25, 2010

May God bless the family and friends of Deputy Longway through this terrible loss.

Officer Doug Wiencek
Metra Transit Police, Chicago, IL

September 25, 2010

Roll Call
Today, tomorrow and years to come there will be one officer
who won't be there. Brother Officer Mark Longway who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect others.

We thank you for representing us, the few, the proud and the dedicated law enforcement officers of the United States.

Rest in Peace

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

September 24, 2010

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 24, 2010

Mark was a good friend that I had the priviledge of working with for several years while we were stationed at MacDill AFB in Tampa. My prayers go to his family and friends. I know Mark loved what he did. His service to his country and to the city of Tampa make him a true hero. He will be missed.

God Bless.

MSgt Darrell Natoli (Ret)
Air Force

September 24, 2010

my love prayers and support are going out to you and your family it has just been 4 months ago i lost my husband and love of 27 yrs in the line of duty in detroit mi remember its gonna be hard but he is with you all call on him and the lord to get you thru those dark moments it is still very hard for me and my 10 yr old son

MELISSA HUFF

September 24, 2010

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over from above as the watch is continued down here. Thank you for your service to this great country in the USAF. My condolences to your Family and the Hillsborough County SO.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

September 23, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother

SA
DEA

September 23, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 23, 2010

To the Friends and Family of Deputy Longway:

We are saddened to hear of your loss. May you find peace in this time of tragedy.

Session 49
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy, NY

Session 49
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy, NY

September 23, 2010

Rest In Peace, Deputy Longway.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 23, 2010

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY lONGWAY AND THE HILLSBORO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER HERO.

R/CAPT. WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S DEPT. JAX. FL

September 23, 2010

My Dear Old Friend. I still remember the days in Aviano like they were yesterday and also when you first met Laura. May you rest in peace my dear friend, you are now a warrior of God. We will meet again someday.

Chief Keith P. Schemick
Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office

September 23, 2010

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

September 23, 2010