Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy Brothers, we'll take it from here.

PO J.B. Bodiford
MPD

May 10, 2015

FIRST OF ALL CONDOLENCES TO BOTH FAMILIES OF THESE FALLEN HERO'S...I AM NOT IN LAW ENFORCEMENT...NO LIFE FOR ME WAS BAD CHOICES EVEN PRISON...BUT I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED AND RESPECTED ALL AUTHORITY AS WE WERE TAUGHT IN SCHOOL AS WELL AS HOME...BUT WHAT I'AM TRYING TO SAY IS IF NOT FOR FINDING THIS SITE DEVOTED TO REMEMBERING AND RECOGNIZING OF ALL FALLEN OFFICERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY...AND FOR THIS I SALUTE YOU ALSO...BECAUSE OF ALL THIS MEDIA "HYPE" TRYING TO CREATE OR AS THEY LIKE TO SAY..."REPORTING THE TRUTH"...I TRULY HOPE THAT ALL THE POLICE ARE THE ENEMY THING HAS NOT IN SOME WAY CREATED A FEELING OF SHOOT POLICE AND YOU'LL BE LOOKED AT AS A HERO...I HONESTLY HAD NO IDEA HOW MANY OFFICERS FALL EVERYDAY...SORRY I DID'NT MEAN TO DRAG ON BUT IT MAKES ME EMOTIONAL TO READ THIS...ANYWAY LIKE I SAID I'AM JUST A REGULAR MAN WHO APPRECIATES AND RESPECTS EVERYTHING THEY DO...LIKE THE BIBLE SAYS...FOR A MAN TO LAY HIS LIFE DOWN FOR HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS WILL SURELY SIT NEXT TO GOD...not exactly but you know what i'am saying

LELAND MICHAEL LEE

May 10, 2015

You gave the ultimate sacrifice! Guys we love you and rest in peace!!

Jamie Brooks Patrolman First Class
Madison, Ms Police Dept.

May 10, 2015

Rest in Peace bother protect the heavens

Patrol/SWAT(retired) Mike Crowdus
Jackson Police Department

May 10, 2015

Officer Deen,
Your dedication and commitment to protect the people of your community will be remembered. Rest in Peace.

Your watch has ended, sir, you are relieved; we have the watch.

BoB Garza, 1stSgt
USMCR (Ret)

May 10, 2015

RIP Officer Deen. You truly died a hero. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Det. Paul McLaughlin
Boston (MA) Police Dept

May 10, 2015

Rest in peace, brother.

Ofc. Kemper (Ret)
Romeoville PD (IL)

May 10, 2015

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

May 10, 2015

Thank you for your service Sir.

Deputy NC (RET)
Stanly CoSo

May 10, 2015

R.I.P. Brother You will never be forgotten . We got it from here.

Ofc. J. Henry
Berwick P.D.

May 10, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

May 10, 2015

Our prayers to Officer Deen's family and friends at his loss. May GOD be with them all at this time of loss and give them comfort and strength during this time of loss.R

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton AR Police Dept

May 10, 2015

you both will never be forgotten!! RIP

Retired PO Mulitz
NYPD

May 10, 2015

Rest my brother for you are in the arms of the Creator! Watch after the rest of us for we will continue the work you started! WE ARE OUR BROTHERS KEEPER!

Officer Andrew Barnett
Louisville Metro PD

May 10, 2015

My condolences to your family. You made the ultimate sacrifice and for that we honor you. Will see you at the big precinct in the heavens.

Sgt. Geoff Odom
Metro-Nashville Police Dept.

May 10, 2015

Rest In Peace.......

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
AMR, Farmers Branch, TX

May 10, 2015

RIP brother

Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriffs Office

May 10, 2015

Thank you Officer Deen for your hard work and dedication, leaving this world a better place than the one you entered. May God and St. Michael provide your family at this time, with the strength required to move forward with the knowledge and solace that you will always be at their side.

Retired - Juvenile Probation Supervisor
Allegheny County Juvenile Probation

May 10, 2015

Rest brother, your loss is our strength to continue to serve and protect, we will remember and love you always......

Ptl. Jeremy D. Milford Sr. Badge# 11
Peninsula Police Department

May 10, 2015

My prayers to the family of my Brother in Blue. May your you find comfort and peace during this time of sadness.

Deputy
NPSO

May 10, 2015

Praying for your family.. Hope the guilty are brought to justice.

Wanda Faircloth
former citizen of Hattiesburg

May 10, 2015

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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 whos 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
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

May 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Benjamin Deen. 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 Hattiesburg, Mississippi will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 10, 2015

May God be with you at this tragic time.Rest in Peace Officer Deen.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all.

Kathy H.

May 10, 2015

I am heartbroken for the tragic loss of Officer Tate.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Rest in Peace.

Kathy H.

May 10, 2015