Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I left a comment earlier but I thought those words I left do not show enough respect or are not worthy to show tribute to such a man. Officer Morton is an american hero. He was deployed and kept out enemy at bay taking the fight to them instead of letting them fight here in our streets. He served as a Police officer and again showed loyalty and caring for his fellow man and that alone speaks volumes. That can't be taught but it can only come from the purest of hearts. A warriors heart. To the parents and siblings thank you for bringing and sharing such a hero for all the world to see. I read this quote somewhere but thinking about you son it feels right to say. In Valor there is hope. I wished I had better worlds that were worthy enough . My respect and prayers to the Morton family always.

Sgt. David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol

March 11, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 11, 2018

May God welcome you with open arms. Thank you for your service.

Sgt David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol

March 11, 2018

Morton family may God grant you all with a speedy healing.
Officer Morton thank you for your service to your Country and to your Community and for the Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

March 10, 2018

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

March 10, 2018

Thank you Officer Morton for giving your life in the line of duty for your community and our Nation. Your sacrifice will always be remembered. May the amazing grace of God surround your family and friends during this most difficult of times, and be their strength in the days ahead.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office

March 10, 2018

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

March 9, 2018

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) Officer, Jim Weaver
LAPD

March 9, 2018

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. Prayers being sent up for your family, at home and at work.

Officer Sandra Rapey
Lindenhurst PD., IL

March 9, 2018

My condolences to family, friends, and associates of our fallen brother.

Chief (Ret) Bob Smock
Missouri

March 9, 2018

Rest In Peace brother in blue. You and those responding Officers are heroes who ran towards the gunfire, disregarding your own safety, for a complete stranger.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Children of God.”

Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

March 9, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

March 9, 2018

Painful story. Prayers for you and community as well families. I support the vets. My grandpa Norman Baker was a us army sergeant .

Erika baker
American caring person

March 9, 2018

On behalf of Point 27, I would like to offer condolences for Officer Christopher Morton. Please know we are eternally grateful for Christopher’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Morton, Point 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Boone County Sheriff, for Christopher’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 sent three Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy’s Pickett’s wife and two children.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit Organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Sincerely,

David Dodd
Colonel, US Army Retired
Director, Point 27

David Dodd, Colonel US Army Retired
US Army Retired and Point 27

March 9, 2018

Officer Morton, it is always a sad day when a young officer like you is killed in the line of duty. May our Lord immerse you in His Divine Mercy and give comfort and consolation to those you left behind. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

March 9, 2018

Thank you Ofcr. Morton for your service and sacrifice. Your extended family at Adcom911 salutes you. God bless your family, friends, and law enforcement family as they struggle to move forward in the wake of your loss.

Mikelle Agee-Odoms
911 Dispatcher
Adcom911

March 9, 2018

Such a heartfelt loss!! Especially after hearing (on the news) the radio traffic where he speaks of his injuries. I retired after 21 1/2 years and attended numerous funerals for officers in Utah. Always tragic!! I pray for strength for the surviving officers who were hurt during this incident and their families, as well as for officer Morton's family. I want to include the dispatch center as well. My wife retired after 30 + years as a dispatcher for police and fire. What a tragic set of events for them as well.

Patrol Bob Higdon
Sunset Police, Sunset City, Utah

March 9, 2018

To everyone, my heart breaks over this event. When a Sheepdog, a man or woman who lives daily willing to sacrifice their life in order to protect or rescue or serve someone else, we are bonded to that person and they to us by way of calling whether knowing each other or not.

Our God is a Mighty WARRIOR! Jesus was depicted on earth with the nature of a Lamb and a Lion! As a Lamb He was gentle, meek and drew people into Himself.

As a Lion, he was ferocious! When he “roared” all of heaven and earth took note. Just like when the Lion roars in the wild. The entire animal kingdom takes note and immediately defers in respect to the power and authority of the Lion.

Let’s join together and seek the Lord while he may be found (Isaiah 55:6) and ask Him to roar and place evil on notice. He commands everything. The number of warrior angels in His army is Limitless! Let’s ask Him to deploy legions of warring angels to cover every LEO, public servant, soldier, etc. on every shift they serve. That angels would be present in cars, protecting as they’re walking up and protecting as they respond to calls and that every presence of evil and would-be harm would shutter in fear and be driven back by this.

I believe we can turn away this attack that has been launched against [us] our brothers and sisters serving. Set aside time every day and let’s move our Lords heart with compassion and see Him respond mightily in this!

Special Agent Mike H.
U.S. Secret Service

March 9, 2018

Officer Morton, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

March 9, 2018

On behalf of the North Carolina Retired Military Police, we send our condolence and prayers to the family. And for the men and woman at Headquarters, we will continue to have your six. Officer Morton has a new Commander and will still carry out his patrol on the streets of gold.

Captain Vernon Ball
Commander Of The Retired Military Police Honor Guard

March 8, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Lieutenant Vic Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

March 8, 2018

God bless you and your family sir

Future nypd Nick T
Future nypd

March 8, 2018

My prayers are for the family, friends, co workers and those morning and associated with the death of officer Christopher Morton. That God will provide comfort and peace to all suffering the loss of Christopher. Gods word provided in Joshua 1:9 encourages all those who are challenged in tough times to be strong and know that the Lord will be with you where ever you go. Out of loss comes something of beauty.

Sgt Jim Carelle , ret.
Yamhill County sheriffs office Oregon

March 8, 2018

RIP Brother.......(Salute)

Retired Master Trooper A. Dezso
N C S H P

March 8, 2018

"Remind the few that ill of us they speak, that we are the only thing that separates the evil from the weak" ....

A brother confronted the evil , sadly he left us. We, the ones behind, will carry on the watch here, in his honor glory and with the same courage, and valor you did.

Until we see each other again...we have it from here sir.. you will be missed.

A Brother
Thin Blue Line

March 8, 2018