Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A portion of a letter written by President Abraham Lincoln, printed in the Boston Evening Transcript on November 25, 1864.

“I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic (he) died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,
Abraham Lincoln”

Police Officer M Reuss
Eagan MN Police Department

November 10, 2016

RESPECT, Rest In Peace EOW.

MSGT Mike Owen (Ret.)
USAF

November 10, 2016

The membership of the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the community of Canonsburg, the family of Officer Bashioum, and the Canonsburg Police Department. Thank you, Officer Bashioum, for your service and your sacrifice. You have truly demonstrated what it means "To Protect and Serve." We will keep you, your family, and your department in our thoughts and prayers.

Firefighter
Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company

November 10, 2016

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

Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office

November 10, 2016

On behalf of the Wilkinsburg Police Department we extend our deepest sympathy to Police Officer Scott Bashioum's family, Canonsburg PD, the community of Canonsburg and the entire law enforcement community. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to Bless and Keep You All during this time.

Chief Ophelia Coleman
Wilkinsburg Police Department

November 10, 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 Wyoming Police Department

November 10, 2016

May god bless you and hold you in his loving arms and keep you safe forever and bring peace and comfort to your family during this very painful time.

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Taunton Police Dept. Taunton,Mass

November 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother

Deputy Dunlap(ret)
Dallas Marshal's Tx

November 10, 2016

Rest in peace...

Former Police Officer Samuel Leigh
PFPA

November 10, 2016

Our staff and board of directors send our deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of Officer Bashioum.

Kelli Ruffatto
Peace Officer Ministries

November 10, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

November 10, 2016

Rest with God Officer Bashioum. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, your partner, and the department during this time in their lives.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

November 10, 2016

R.I.P. Officer Scott Bauchioum you will be missed by all who knew you and worked with you. The residents of Canonsburg Borough and Pennsylvania have lost a good officer today.

Officer Kevin Foltz
Rochester Township Police

November 10, 2016

RIP MAY YOU BE BLESSED AND YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN IN OUR HEARTS

Retired police officer Douglas Krut
NYS MTA POLICE

November 10, 2016

RIP brother Scott.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time. From a fellow AF Vet, “Uno Ab Alto”.

Investigator D. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

November 10, 2016

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

NYC Correction officer Edwin Rivera (R
NYCD

November 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother

Lieutenant Vic Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

November 10, 2016

For Police Officer Scott Bashioum:

The police officer of any jurisdiction receives his badge and takes a pledge to place him/herself in any situation when a call for help is received. Though each call might become routine, the fact remains that he or she might be killed. An awesome responsibility that is seemingly not appreciated by the average citizen.
Officer Bashioum was slain by a deranged person who had neither respect nor any hesitation to murder other human beings by his wanton willingness to ambush a cop, viscously slay his own loved one, and then proceed to take his own life. It is the act of a wretch, a criminal and coward.
Each of us that wears a badge is shocked and saddened by this irresponsible act. But never is our determination to keep law and order vanquished. In fact we become even more determined to continue our mission - to protect and to serve our community and it's people in it.
To the dedicated law-officer an oath is the essence of ourselves as a whole, and defines us as true soldiers-of-the-law. It is what each of us who is a cop accepts and is ready to live-up to - our integrity. It creates the very aura of being a hero and precisely what separates us from all others - except perhaps the military man or woman going into battle. We are the few. We do not seek anything beyond keeping our honor - an almost forgotten aspect about such service and our commitment to duty and to others.
Officer Bashioum is more than a hero - he is the true image of admiration, and he stands now at the forefront of all those who have died keeping others safe. We owe him more than what we can ever pay both in tribute and appreciation. May he rest in peace.
It is fitting, especially on this Veteran's Day of 2016, that he be recognized comparatively as being among the gallant few.

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

November 10, 2016

May God bless and welcome Officer Scott Bashioum into His kingdom. A brave man who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service to the residents of Canonsburg Boro and for your service in the United States Air Force. Rest in peace.

Detective Lou Frank, Retired
City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

November 10, 2016

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

November 10, 2016

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

November 10, 2016

On behalf of North Fayette Twp Police Department, we extend to you our most heartfelt sorrow and sympathy. May God give his strength and comfort at this difficult time to all. Our prayers are with you. Thank you for your courageous service, to protect and to serve.....

Officer Kevin Haggerty
North Fayette Twp Police Department

November 10, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Bashioum!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

November 10, 2016

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County sheriff's office

November 10, 2016

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service to your community and our great nation, you will be missed. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Bashioum during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Sr Patrolman Donnie Meaders (RET)
Wewoka (OK Police Department

November 10, 2016