Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God's peace be with Jamie's family, friends and fellow officers who know him. It's a reminder that no community, big or small, is exempt from the violence that Law Enforcement Officers face.

Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you all

Sgt Rick G Carnicle
Manchester (Iowa) Police Department

September 16, 2013

I work on a small, four man police deapartment as well and Officer Buenting's story really reaches out to me. So many times it is taken for granted the dangers that small departments are faced with as well. I send my condolences to all of Officer Buenting's family, friends and co-workers. Rest in piece my brother officer.

Officer Kater J. Turner #705
Magnolia Police Department, Magnolia NC

September 16, 2013

Rest In Peace Sir!!! My deepest condolences go ou to Officer Buenting's family and friends as well as the entire Rockwell City Police Department. Another hero torn from the Thin Blue Line...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Regional Traffic Bureau

September 16, 2013

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.......

Officer E. Borghesani
San Francisco Police dept.

September 16, 2013

RIP Brother your shift is over. Thanks for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

Captain (Ret.) William Flesch
Minot PD, Minot, ND

September 16, 2013

God's peace and speed Officer Buenting. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago Police Dept.

September 16, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer Buenting. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Rockwell City Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

September 16, 2013

I was visiting my dad in Rockwell City four years ago and managed to lock my keys in my trunk. Jamie responded to the call, got my keys out and chatted with Dad and me. Jamie was one of the friendliest people I've ever met, talked to us about his background and the people he and Dad knew in common. His death is such a senseless, sad tragedy and the people of Rockwell City will feel his loss for years to come. I send my deepest sympathies to Jamie's family and the Rockwell City Police Department. Jamie, rest in peace with your brothers and sisters in blue! Godspeed!

Krystal Bauer
Grateful citizen

September 16, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother

Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office V.

September 16, 2013

Rest in Peace my brother, it is or watch now. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this brave young man, and to all my brothers and sisters of the Rockwell City Police Department.

Officer B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department

September 16, 2013

I`am a Brazilian Family Doctor ,living in Brazil`s Countryside , altought could be strange to you to see a civilian from another country leaving a reflection her, i did this because i hope,one day my country would have respectful Law Agencies like yours. I no that this brave Young officer is now in the arms of the Lord , were the correct people like him belongs.God bless his Family and his fellow officers.

Carlos de Lima e Silva
Civilian

September 16, 2013

Another fallen officer to guard Heaven's gate for those to come. May his family and fellow officers find a little comfort in knowing that they are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace.

Sgt. (Ret.) Steve C. Allen
Ottumwa Police Dept.

September 16, 2013

May God bless the Buenting family and the LE family this American hero leaves behind. Rest easy brother and thank you for your service.

Deputy
Tennessee

September 16, 2013

Wishing for you peace and comfort today and in the coming days. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

September 16, 2013

Thank you for showing such bravery in the face of the unknown. We could never thank you enough. Our sincere condolences to all of Officer Jamie Buenting's family, friends, and everyone at the Rockwell City Police Department.

Ofc. Michael J. Martuscello Jr.
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

September 16, 2013

Rest in peace Brother Jamie.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 16, 2013

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department, WY

September 16, 2013

Thank You for your service, Sir.

Deputy
Stanly County NC

September 16, 2013

Brother in blue,

You will be remembered for how you lived and the lives you touched. You have left us way too soon. Thank you for your service. May god watch over your family, friends, and department in this time of need.

Police Officer
Meskwaki Nation Police Department, IA

September 16, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother!

Deputy Robby McCannon
Greene County Sheriff's Ofc

September 16, 2013

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Maritime College

September 16, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

September 16, 2013

GOD BLESS

Officer Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

September 15, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Buenting during this time of tragic and senseless loss. Please, let's all be careful out there. We are facing an ever increasingly dangerous job. God bless the peacemakers.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) P.D.

September 15, 2013

Jamie, I am a better person for having known you. My heart aches for your young family. I had the privilege of meeting them yesterday and rest easy for they will be well cared for. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Officer Jamie Buenting.

Classmate Iowa Law Enforcement Academy 181st basic

Brian Rink
Iowa DOT

September 15, 2013