Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Doug, I don't even know how to start this. I'm in tears reading all the comments people have left for you and your sweet family. I was lucky to start this career with you right next to me in the academy. I was devastated to learn after I got to the 10-33 Officer down call that it was you that was hurt. SO many people were praying for you. While doing searches people were coming out of their houses and churches telling us they were praying for you. It was the first time in a long time where I felt that not everyone hated us and there really is so many people who appreciate and love our blue family. Recently you gave me some encouragement while I was going through a hard time even though I knew your road had been much harder. You have always had a way to make me smile. I'm lucky to have had you as a friend and I will miss you. Until we meet again.

Officer Tracy Brewer-Williams
West Jordan Police Department

January 19, 2016

Thoughts and Prayers to Family and Friends....

Trp. JL Carrickhoff. (Ret.)
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

January 19, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss

Jacqueline Rebel survivor
Arizona Department of Public Safety

January 19, 2016

RIP Brother.

Inv Bowman
Dare Co. Sheriff's Office, NC

January 19, 2016

Thank you for your service Officer. May the Lord hold your family, friends and fellow officers in his loving arms in the difficult days a head.

Mrs. Gail Vollmer
Citizen

January 19, 2016

Prayers to your family and friends. Thank You for your service.

Sergeant D. Craig
Dallas Police Department

January 19, 2016

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

January 19, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss, Prayers for the Family. Thank you Sir, for your Dedication and Service to your Community and your Family.

Firefighter/EMT George Lawson
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue

January 18, 2016

Rest in peace, Officer Barney. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

January 18, 2016

Final Salute Officer Barney, thank you for your service. You are a Hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

January 18, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

January 18, 2016

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

January 18, 2016

RIP my brother in blue may God guide your way to his arms. I ask God to be with your family and friends God Bless you all

Patrol officer
Genoa Police Dept

January 18, 2016

Our prayers to Officer Barney's family at his loss and may GOD be with you through these hard times. May he be blessed for his service.

Retired Sergeant Charles Carty
Benton Arkansas Police Dept.

January 18, 2016

RIP Officer Barney. Thank you for your service. May your family and friends find peace knowing you will never be forgotten.

Detective Sergeant
Island County Sheriff

January 18, 2016

May God bless your family and brethren as you rest in peace my brother, as the Lord carries you home. Your courage and service will forever be remembered.

Sgt Don Barton
Garden City Police Dept.

January 18, 2016

Thank you for your service sir. May God Bless, comfort, and keep your family.

Training Officer Jonathan Pressnell
Williamson County TN

January 18, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Barney. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

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

January 18, 2016

God bless you and may he protect your family.

Lt. Davjd Hoyt Ret.
Bridgeport (Ct.) Police Dept.

January 18, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Douglas Barney, both you and your family will always remain in my prayers. My sympathy to all my fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement we all feel the loss. God will see over you now

Timothy Jaccard
Nassau County Police Dept , New York

January 18, 2016

Brother Barney, you have the Gratitude of your past and present Brethren, you've served your community well, and while in the process of serving your community, you paid the ultimate Sacrifice. You have truly defined the Heavenly words of Peace Keeper. May God keep you close, and may God be with your family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Brother Barney. We have the Watch.

Detective Karlas E. Robinzine
Berwyn Police Dept.

January 18, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Douglas Barney, both you and your family will always remain in our prayers. We saw you working tirelessly to make society a better place that was not to be. With tearful eyes we saw God take you to His loving home. Thus, God made your golden loving heart stop beating and hard working body rest. God broke our hearts to prove to both society and to us, he only takes the best.

Timothy Dailey, Retired - Juvenile Proba
Allegheny County Juvenile Probation

January 18, 2016

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS THEM DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD. MATTHEW 5:9

OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN (RETIRED) SANDUSKY PD
AND FATHER OF FALLEN OFFICER ANDREW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY PD E.O.W. 3-19-2011

OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OH)

January 18, 2016

"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

January 18, 2016

For Officer Douglas Barney:

Any time that a law-officer is shot and/or killed by surprise the immediate revelation is that the shooter and/or killer is a coward. In the present day, when law-officers are condemned for being too quick to protect themselves, this case provides yet another testament to just how dangerous law-enforcement can be...both presently and forever in the past. We regret that Doug would have to become yet another situation strongly supporting the notion that law-officers everywhere need to act to ensure they reach the end of their tour-of-duty alive and well.
We pray for Doug's family, co-workers, friends and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another at this sad time.
We are proud to render Officer Douglas Barney, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D, Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 18, 2016