Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God Bless Sergeant James Chapin. May his family, friends and coworkers also be blessed and may God help them through this very difficult and trying time. I pray that they all can find some peace now or eventually. As a surviving wife of Deputy Allen Sharra from the Kings County Sheriff's Dept in CA. E.O.W. 12-12-99 I still have all the emotional problems from time to time throughout the year and I know how important it is to have someone to talk to no matter what it is. Please if anyone needs to ask me questions or just to have someone to talk to at anytime about anything even if it just seems like it is something simple, but I am here and willing to help in any way possible. My email: [email protected] and my phone number is: 916-897-9916.
With love,
Gina Sharra (Surviving wife of Deputy Allen Sharra)

Surviving wife-Gina Sharra
Kings County Sheriff's Dept. (CA)

April 3, 2011

Rest in pease brother. I'm praying for God to confort your family. Matt.5:9

Buddy Williams
Knox County

April 3, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

April 3, 2011

Our thought and prayers are with you and the family at this very difficult time.

Jim Daughetee
Highwyay 58 Volunteer Fire Dept.

April 3, 2011

Tim,

I don't even know how to process what has happened. I just can't believe it is real. It's not supposed to happen period and it sure as hell is not supposed to happen the day you celebrate 27 years of making it through the trenches day in and day out. I want to thank you for all those morning you were just passing through Echo Team and stopped to check on me at a traffic stop or even a call. It was always good to see your calm presence and that sly grin. I am thanking you because you didn't have to. You could have just diverted just kept driving to the service center or back to Brainerd, but there were times I took notice on just how far off the path you took just to back us up, to check on us, to be there if something did happen. Why? because you loved us and you were a true cop and thats what true cops do. All the other paperwork and stuff can wait your brother in need cannot. As the minutes of your death have turned to hours we sit and reflect on what happened and how every single one of us wishes we could have been there for you in that moment. We cast out any and all of our fears to come and save you and would have done so in an instance. You were an amazing supervisor to your men and they loved working for you. You were their friend and brother and not just viewed as their supervisor. They trusted you, they respected you and they will miss you all the day of their career. It could have been easier for you to keep your seat drinking your coffee, going over paperwork and let your troops handle. You could have said "I am set to retire as you looked at the count down clock on your phone" and hoped for the best. You could have said "well, I am supposed to go home early today so I can celebrate with my wife and take my son bowling" but you didn't. You put all of that aside and did what not only a leader should do, but what a cop does regardless of rank...you responded. You put it all on the line for your men and for us all. It was last day of work...you just didn't know it. I love you....goodbye

Inv. Curtis Penney#354
Chattanooga Police Department

April 3, 2011

My thoughts are with you and all of your loved ones and close friends during this very trying time. I have no magical words to help those who are now grieving your loss, except to never let your memory die and all they can do is take one day at a time. I salute you for your bravery as most people don't understand that when the crap hits the fan, they run one way and police officer run towards the problem. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Watch over all of your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 3, 2011

Thank you for your years of dedicated service.

Dispatcher
Colorado Springs Police Communications

April 3, 2011

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers are with your family and your extended police family. Thank you for your devotion to keeping our city safe.

Anonymous

April 3, 2011

Saturday, April 2, 2011, God needed another Officer in Heaven, so he called home Sergeant, James Timothy (Tim) Chapin. I wanted it to be only just a dream. But, "Sergeant Chapin" is currently working his new assignment of protecting the Streets of Heaven. Oh what a place to be! Peace be with you "Sergeant Chapin" you are missed already and will "NEVER" be forgotten. Please Keep the Chapin family and Chattanooga Police Department in your prayers. God bless you all and keep you safe!!! We will see you again...

Lieutenant Robert Starnes
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, TN

April 3, 2011

Sincerest condolences to the family (both badge and blood).
Rest in Peace Tim.

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

April 3, 2011

My deepest sympathys to family and fellow officers.RIP Sergeant James Chapin.

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

April 3, 2011

God's peace and speed Sgt. Chapin. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

April 3, 2011

God bless this hero, protecting the community & private property. To his family, my heartfelt condolences, but know you were loved by an iconic hero. To the Department & all heros who wear a badge, stay strong & God Bless you for doing a thankless job.

A Sergeant's Mom
Colo Springs PD

April 3, 2011

Rest in peace brother you will not be forgotten by the THIN BLUE LINE.

Ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
Ormond Beach Police Dept.

April 3, 2011

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

April 3, 2011

To the family and friends, and Department:

I am so sorry for your loss. "To Serve and Protect" is the motto. 27 years of following that motto. God bless all of you, and my sincerest sympathies to the entire "family."

Nancy A. Richards
Bay City, Michigan

RIP, Sir

Nancy A. Richards, Former Aux. Officer

April 3, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes to Sergeant Chapin's family, friends and coworkers. You will be in my prayers. This is so sad and such a loss for all of Chattanooga.

Wanda Perry

April 3, 2011

Thank You Sgt. James Chapin for all you did. May God bless and comfort you and your family.

Anonymous

April 3, 2011

Im am sorry for the loss to the family members of Sgt Chapin. and to all the family in blue May Sgt Chapin REST IN PEACE

Deputy Tim HIggs
Hamilton County Sheriffs Dept

April 3, 2011

Sgt Chapin:

Thank you for your selfless consecration to the safety of the citizens of Chattanooga, TN. I recall speaking with you on a few occasions, and leaving with the satisfaction that you were a true professional. My prayers are with your family, as well as our "blue" family. May God assuage the anguish inflicted by this tragedy...rest easy, we have the watch now brother...We will never forget!

FTO Brandon Bell
State of GA

April 3, 2011

Go rest high on that mountain, Brother; your work on earth is done. May God shower His comfort, His mercy and His blessings on your family, friends, and colleagues.

Retired GA deputy

April 3, 2011

Sergeant Chapin, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

April 3, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and co-workers of SGT. Chapin. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service sir.

Dep. Ruessler
Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office, Ste. Genevieve, MO

April 3, 2011

My heart and prayers are with Mrs. Chapin, the kids, family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Chapin. There are no words to ease the pain in your hearts during this very difficult time. May God be with you and guide you all.. Rest in peace hero..

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

April 3, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

April 3, 2011