Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of our fallen brother. Thank you for your service.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

November 5, 2014

Rest in peace brother. NCSHP

Master Trooper Raymond Griffin
North Carolina Highway Patrol

November 5, 2014

Rest in peace brother...I am praying for you and your family.

Sergeant L Adams
Grand Haven DPS

November 5, 2014

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

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

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

November 5, 2014

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

November 5, 2014

Very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Deputy Perritt. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the families concerned. At this most difficult time.

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current 2462
City of New York PD / fmr Tranist PD

November 5, 2014

My thoughts are with your family. Rest in peace.

Trooper Travis Joyce
Washington State Patrol

November 5, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 5, 2014

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 “it’s 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.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriff's Office

November 5, 2014

To Darrell's family, fellow deputies, and all who call Darrell beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
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This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Perritt gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 4, 2014.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 5, 2014

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

November 5, 2014

I have known Darrell since I was a young teenager. He was my friend at school who later became my brother-in-law. I can't say enough good things about Darrell. He was always there for his family and my son, his nephew. He had 3 of the sweetest children one could ever know. Much love to the Perritt family.

Family
Sister-in-law (Ex)

November 5, 2014

"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

November 5, 2014

RIP brother Darrell.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

In. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

November 5, 2014

IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF DARRELL PERRITT

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Darrell Perritt:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some five hundred and eighty-seven law enforcement officers have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of the State of Tennessee. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Darrell Perritt, of the Maury County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Department; who was killed in the line-of-duty on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in a vehicle collision while assisting another deputy sheriff who was in pursuit of a DUI suspect who refused to stop shortly after 3:00 AM on Clara Mathis Road near the intersection of Blackburn Lane in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

“Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Deputy Sheriff Darrell Perritt. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Deputy Sheriff Darrell Perritt and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Maury County, Tennessee, help them to faithfully equip their law enforcement officers with the best tools to protect their county. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Maury County, Tennessee, to remember to pay their law enforcement officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Maury County, Tennessee, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their county.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Darrell Perritt go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Now, Deputy Sheriff Darrell Perritt, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

In His Service,

Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department

November 5, 2014

The 54th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Deputy Darrell Perritt.
During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort.
Being ever mindful of the pride he embraced when wearing his uniform.

RIP, Deputy Perritt

Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Alicia S. McKinney & the Cadets of Basic Detention Officer Training Academy 54. Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham, NC

Lt. Alicia S. McKinnney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

November 5, 2014

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, brother.

Sergeant Josh McCrary
MPD

November 5, 2014

Dep Perritt, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

November 5, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues. The promise... Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones.
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

November 5, 2014

May Deputy Sheriff Perritt rest in peace.may his family be comfortable in gods arms.i am so sorry for your loss.

Recruit nypd
Recruit nypd

November 5, 2014

Rest in peace Deputy Perritt. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

November 5, 2014

What a great man you were with such passion for your job which was evident by the way you talked about it! It was an honor to go through the academy with you my brother! Go rest high, you will forever be missed and remembered. TLETA 1724

Ptl. Logan Abbott
Dyersburg Police Dept.

November 4, 2014

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, brother.

D. Holmes, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

November 4, 2014

Another brother is taken from us. The Law Enforcement family will mourn your loss but, WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU.

Major Joe Whala (ret)
Idabel Police Department

November 4, 2014

R.I.P. Deputy Perritt, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Maury County Sheriff's Department in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you my brother, and may God keep you in his loving care as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E. Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

November 4, 2014