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Major Gregory Eugene Barney

Riverdale Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, February 11, 2016

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Reflections for Major Gregory Eugene Barney

My heart is saddened for my brother Major Barney's family and at his tragic passing at the hands of a common criminal. I pray for strength for his wife and two sons. RIP Warrior, you ended your watch with honor and distinction.
May God Bless And Keep your family through this very difficult time.

Sergeant Malcolm B.Williams
Boston Police Department - Retired

February 19, 2016

God bless and keep you sir. America lost a true hero, you were standing watch and doing what you have done for 27 years-protecting our fellow citizens from harm and evil. You upheld that oath you took so long ago and our country is better for it.

Your wife and children are hurt, but for the rest of their days will carry the solemn pride of laying such a costly sacrifice on the altar of freedom.

You are home and safe now. We will stay strong and stay in the fight.

God bless your family and parents.

Special Agent Gordon Hurley, Jr.
FBI-Atlanta Division Columbus RA

February 19, 2016

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. I have family that lives in Riverdale and you are missed by many. God speed. We'll take it from here. RIP.

Deputy Sheriff Chris Parker
Genesee County (NY) Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2016

To the family of Major Greg Barney, friends, Chief of Police Todd Spivey and the Riverdale Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police, NC

February 17, 2016

Rest in eternal peace, brother, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

February 17, 2016

Such a handsome man who served his whole life protecting others. RIP Major Barney-may your family find peace in the future. I will look for your name when I visit the memorial in Washington in May with my husband. Unfortunately there will be too many Officers names I will recognize on that wall. Praying for your family.

Former Police Officer
Detroit Police

February 17, 2016

Greg rest in peace brother, God just welcomed a great man back home to the only safe streets that exist

Detective Shannon Brady
Hampton Police Department

February 17, 2016

Rest in Peace my Bother!

Sergeant Raul Salazar Jr.
Downey PD
California

February 17, 2016

Thank for your service and sacrifice Major. Rest in Peace

Maj. T. Jett (retired)
Montgomery AL PD

February 17, 2016

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service to this great nation but to your community as well. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Major Barney during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Matt 5:9

Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

February 17, 2016

MAJOR G. BARNEY, YOU HAVE TOUCHED MANY SOULS IN YOUR LIFETIME . IT WAS GREAT HAVING YOU AS A FRIEND, AS WELL AS A SUPERIOR.

IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR HOLDING DOWN THE FORT WITH YOU SIR, NOW IT'S TIME TO REST MY BROTHER, PEACE.

IVESTIGATOR R. BAILEY
RIVERDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 16, 2016

Major Barney, you will be missed by so many! Your laugh, your smile and your quotes will forever make me smile! The days of the old "C" team. We already miss you coming by the C.I.D. office crackin jokes and talking "smack"! Don't worry, there will be plenty of "Cheese" in heaven my friend! "Nobody's Home". You went out a true hero sir. It has been an honor to work along side of you! Thank you for your service. R.I.P. brother!!!

Detective Tim Jessup
Riverdale Police

February 16, 2016

Praying for the family. Thanks for your service Majoy Barney.

Barbara Carstarphen
Dekalb County Police Department

Supervisor E911
Dekalb County Police

February 16, 2016

Thank you for your service. Watch over us.

LEO Brad Royder
National Park Service

February 16, 2016

Thank you for your time of service.
I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

February 16, 2016

Major Barney,
I've heard so many stories of your childhood from my husband. He always laughed when told them to me and our two daughters. I'm sorry we never had the chance to meet each other but we spoke on the phone a couple times. Thank you for your dedication to public service. God Bless Your Wife and Your two beautiful sons.

Rest in Peace.

Administration
Camden County Department of Corrections and Juvenile Justice

February 16, 2016

God's peace and speed Major Barney. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

February 16, 2016

Rest easy Brother!

Lane Eason - Homicide Investigator
Huntsville, Alabama PD

February 16, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Major Barney for your 27 years of service and dedication to your community.

Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, KS

February 16, 2016

Sir, thank you for your sacrifice and service, you are forever in our hearts. May you rest in eternal peace.

Kathy N

February 16, 2016

Major Gregory Barney, during your tour of duty you first served the citizens of this country in the finest Navy that the world has ever known and then the citizens of Riverside with honor and dignity it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Major Gregory Barney you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Riverside Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Major Barney the "street" never left your blood the day of your passing you were out with your troops doing what cops do. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR.

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

February 16, 2016

Greg, rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism in both Departments (PD /FD). Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service to your country, the streets and to your Lawnside, NJ community. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and those who have loved you in return.

Sean D. Creamer; Chief
TPSU, New Bern NC

February 16, 2016

DEAR SIR I AM TRUELY SORRY FOR A GREAT LOST TO OUR COMMUNITY AND CITY AND STATE AND EVEN OUR NATION BUT THE WHOLE WORLD . MY BROTHER TOO LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY 27 YEARS AGO TODAY 02/16/1988 WHILE TRYING TO SAVE A WHITE WOMAN THAT JUMPED INTO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER HE WAS PULLED IN AND THEY NEVER FOUND HIS BODY OFFICER ANDRE KEITH WILLIAMS SR. OF THE THEN MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE AUTHORITY NOW THE CRESENT CITH CONNECTION. I HOPE YOU MEET HIM WHILE YA'LL SIT AT THE TABLE WITH KING LORD JESES TOGETHER. I HOPE TO SEE YA'LL SOON AS MY LORD AND SAVIOR IS READY TO TAKE ME UP TOO.

MR. MICHAEL E WILLIAMS
MR. MICHAEL E. WILLIAMS

February 16, 2016

RIP....may God be with your family and friends.

KsW
Atlanta PD

February 16, 2016

Major Barney was one of the finest officers with whom I have ever had the pleasure to work . He always had a smile and could make you laugh even on the worst of days. He was a friend to everyone and an enemy of none. He will be sorely missed by all. R.I.P. G-Money

Communications Officer C. Freeman
Coweta County e-911

February 16, 2016

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