Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you young man.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

March 23, 2011

Rest in peace brother. Enjoy patrol on the streets of heaven.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

March 23, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family and brother officers of Senior Police Officer Christian. He is a true Hero, who gave his life protecting the community he swore to serve. Rest in Peace, may God watch over you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 23, 2011

OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

RON & TRACY HAMBY
CLASSIC CITY BONDING, INC.

March 23, 2011

My prayers and sympathy extend to the family of SPO Christian, of SPO Howard and the entire ACCPD family as well.
Mere words can not assuage the grief a family, wife, son and daughter will ever feel for the loss of their loved one. I pray you find peace in knowing Buddy died doing a job he loved, for a community he cared about, and that you know he loved you deeply. May Buddy rest in peace in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior.

Sheriff Scott Berry
Oconee County Georgia Sheriff

March 23, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother !

Sgt. R.T. Furlong
Prattville P.D. (Alabama)

March 23, 2011

Several months ago I was taken my children to school when my car stalled on Atlanta Highway. I was able to coast into the middle turning lane before the car died. Traffic was heavy of course and I immediately turned on my hazard lights and called 911 to ask for an officer to assist until I could have my car towed.
SPO Christian responded to the call and went out of his way to be friendly and helpful while we waited for the tow truck, the entire time having people ignore my hazards and his blue lights - instead pulling in behind me and honking their horns.
I am sure there were many other things SPO Christian could have been doing rather than standing in the middle of Atlanta Highway and telling me not to feel badly about creating a minor traffic jam. He talked about his love of the job, his admiration of his fellow officers, and how much he enjoyed helping the citizens of ACC.
He is truly a hero who was taken much to soon from his family, friends, and department. You are all in my heart and prayers.

Kathryn Keith Sims

March 23, 2011

My husband is retired law enforcement, my two sons and one daughter-in-law are all in law enforcement. All with East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. My younger son now with Attorney General's Office Hi Tech Crime Unit. Our condolences to your family in the senseless loss of your loved one. You are in our hearts and prayers. May the good Lord guide you and hold you in the palm of his hand during your time of grief. Remember it is at this time that you will see one set of footprints....for that is when he will carry you. He will never leave you or forsake you. God Bless and keep you. The entire Rose Family.

Janet S Rose
State of Louisiana

March 23, 2011

God bless you Brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Ofc. Nick Drakulich
Cicero, IL. PD

March 23, 2011

God bless you Brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

March 23, 2011

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Senior Police Officer Elmer Christian as well as to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Christian, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 22, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

March 22, 2011

To the family of our hero Senior Officer Elmer Christian, on behalf of the O'Neal family we offer our prayers and condolences to the family, know that we will continually pray for your family as well as the Athens-Clarke Police Department, may God bless and comfort your family during this extremely difficult time,

Respectfully,

Michael O'Neal

Elder Michael O'Neal

March 22, 2011

My deepest condolences to the CHRISTIAN family. I do not KNOW you, but...since I have a SON in Law Enforcement...I just feel that we are ALL ONE FAMILY. I know that Buddy died doing what he loved doing....otherwise...he would not be in this field of work. He was just too young to die rite now. I just DREAD the day that I get that call or visit. My Son works about 3 - 4 HRS away from me. I try to talk to him every few days, as, in this line of work...one never knows. Just KNOW that you have people like ME PRAYING for you & your family, as well as his "friends in the force". May God TRULY BLESS you ALL through this tragedy. MY prayers are with you ALL! GOD BLESS! Anita Taylor

anitagtaylor
mother of son in law enforcement

March 22, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother you have served your community by
giving your life in the line of duty. Our organization sends our sympathy to your family and ask our God to bless them during this tough time in their lives.We pray for all others and ask God to give you your peace you have earned.
Commander Jim Yancey
Dept. Of Georgia
Military Order Of The Purple Heart

Commander,Dept.Of Georgia
Military Order Of The Purple Heart

March 22, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother! Another HERO at heavens gates!

Officer
Austell Police Department

March 22, 2011

My prayers are with the families and the ACCPD at this time and my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Thank you with love

Donna Weathers
U.S. citizen

March 22, 2011

My prayers go out to officer Christian's family. I know your pain and disbelief is great. I will prayer for peace and some sense of understanding. I would like to thank you officer Christian for your service and scarafice to your community. Know that you may be gone but you will not be forgotten! Rest easy because we will take care of your family thier loss is our loss. Their tears are our tears. Rest in peace!

Sister of Off. Bryan Durman EOW 4-29-10
Lexington Ky Police dept

March 22, 2011

Buddy may be in the Lords hands now but he will always be in our hearts. A wonderful husband and father who will be remembered forever. We love you Buddy, heaven is a better place with you in it.

Roger and Joyce Rutledge
Buddy was our son-in-law

March 22, 2011

Rest in peace brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the ACCPD during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

March 22, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother

Brother In Blue
Columbus Division of Police - Columbus, OH

March 22, 2011

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and friends and fellow officers of Senior Police Officer Elmer (Buddy) Christian.
Rest in peace, you will not be forgotten.
Respectfully submitted
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc Police
Deborah Roelandts (retired 911)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc Police

March 22, 2011

Officer Christian, My thoughts are with your family at this time. God bless all of you.

SA Ellen Pierson
US DHS

March 22, 2011

RIP Officer Elmer Christian.My sympathys to the family and fellow officers. Clark County,Mo.

Christina Brookhart
Mother of Deputy Don McCutcheon EOW 2/8/2010

March 22, 2011

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

March 22, 2011