Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother, your shift is over. I know you are in our Fathers Glory. Thank you for a job well done.
You were taken from us much to soon and we don't understand why. We do know you gave your life doing something you truly beleived in. You don't wear the badge that many years without having true compassion for your fellow man. I trust your family, friends, and Law Enforcement Family will take comfort in that fact.
Rest now my brother.
I pray Gods'Loving Grace for all his family and friends, and that you take comfort in it.
Det.Sgt.Jim Hudson, Retired-33 Years of Service

Detective Sgt. Jim Hudson
Catawba Co.Sheriffs Department, Newton,N.C.

March 9, 2011

Another tragedy in the LE community of which there has been way to many of late. In the struggle between good and evil, good men sometimes fall. May Deputy Perry's sacrifice remind us of our peril, increase our vigilance, and reaffirm our commitment to carry on. My utmost condolences to his family, friends, and the USMS. May he rest in peace knowing the mission will be continued by his brothers and sisters of the badge.

LT Greg Payton
MN Dept of Natural Resources

March 9, 2011

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

March 9, 2011

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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 9, 2011

Thank you so much for your service Deputy Marshal Perry! Rest now. God Bless the Perry Family, friends and co-workers!

Deputy M. Chavez Jr.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

March 9, 2011

Deputy Marshal Perry, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Godl bless you all.

SA Ellen Pierson
US DHS

March 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir.........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

March 9, 2011

God Bless you and Rest In Peace Deputy Marshal Perry and Thank You. Terry Granato

Terry Granato
Border Agents Mom

March 9, 2011

RIP brother...your sacrifice will never be forgotten

Ptlm. Gerard Spratt
Caseyville Illinois Police Department

March 9, 2011

This year has been horrible for Our brothers and sisters. My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Deputy Perry.

Invest. Mike Bradford, Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

March 9, 2011

To family and friends:
'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

Rest in peace Deputy Marshal John Perry.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

March 9, 2011

RIP Brother

DUSM 3601
USMS

March 9, 2011

My heart goes out to Deputy Marshal Perry's family as well as deep respect and appreciation for his dedicated service. May he rest peacefully in God's arms.

Anonymous

March 9, 2011

"Greater love has no one than this,than to lay down one's life for his friends." (John 15:13).

Rest in peace Deputy Marhsal Perry.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

March 9, 2011

Rest in peace Marshal Perry!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 9, 2011

God bless you and your family John Perry. To the USMS, I am sorry for your loss.

JP

ATF SA
ATF West Virginia

March 9, 2011

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord
And let Perpetual Light shine upon him
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
Through the mercy of God
Rest in Peace
Amen

Kim Kinsey
Hamilton Co (TN) 9-1-1

March 9, 2011

To the Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Marshal Perry - My thoughts and prayers are with all of you....may the many, many wonderful memories bring you some comfort at this time and the days ahead...he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Deputy Marshal Perry. - Jayne McEntee, sister of Sgt. Bill McEntee, EOW 07-05-05

Jayne McEntee

March 9, 2011

Marshal Perry,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 9, 2011

The Vinita park Police Department extends condolences and prayers to the Family. Friends and the U.S. Marshals Service. Deputy Perry is a HERO, he will not be forgotten.

Chief Richard Fairman
Vinita Park Police Dept.

March 9, 2011

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow marshals of Deputy Marshal Perry.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Patrol Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge (KS) Police Department

March 9, 2011

RIP Deputy Perry, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. To my fellow deputies and TFO's in the USMS, the outset of this year has been very rough... Lets hang in there, heads high ready to bring the fight to whoever wants it brought…

DUSM 4157
US Marshals Service

March 9, 2011

Thank you for your service and making the ultimate sacrifice.

Deputy U.S. Marshal #5276
U.S. Marshals Service

March 9, 2011

RIP DUSM Perry. Thank you for your service to our country. My prayers are with your family and USMS. The US Marshal Service has lost another good man. Please watch over your fellow LEO brothers.

USMS Wife
E/NY

March 9, 2011

You will be missed, rest now brother.

Lt. Jon Blaylock
Granite City PD

March 9, 2011