Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Anthony Lawrence Christie

Savannah Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, May 25, 2018

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Reflections for Police Officer Anthony Lawrence Christie

RIP My brother. It was an honor to have worked with you on several occasions. May you rest in piece. God Bless You and your family!

TFC2 Joseph B. Curlee #504
Georgia State Patrol

May 26, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

May 26, 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 whose 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

May 26, 2018

Rest easy Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

May 26, 2018

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 26, 2018

Officer Christie:
Thank you your service. There are not words that can adequately describe the loss of your life as you were protecting your community. The sacrifices that Police Officers make everyday for their community are completely amazing! Rest in peace Officer Christie! And may the Lord watch over your family!

Linda Tipton - Concerned American
None - just a American Citizen

May 26, 2018

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

May 26, 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…

This inspiring Poem is by Jim Weaver, retired LAPD Officer and former Idaho Sheriff. It is submitted with his approval, and we firmly feel such ceremonies actually occur in the Heavenly Realm. Visit… ImagineHeaven.net…and may we all gain comfort accordingly as Magnificent Reunions await…

Joe Lanier
A former Asst. Chief with the Jasper Texas PD

May 26, 2018

R.I.P Officer Anthony Christie

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX civilian
citizen

May 26, 2018

He was making a difference.We will always remember that!

Capt.David Post
Gwinnett Cnty. S.O

May 26, 2018

"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
Powell, Wyoming

May 26, 2018

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

retired police officer bob lester
midland texas police department

May 26, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother!

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

May 26, 2018

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer Anthony Christie. Please know we are eternally grateful for Anthony’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Christie, 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 Savannah Police Chief for Anthony’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Christie’s Family.

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.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach, POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes, Retired Detective
Dallas Police Department

May 26, 2018

Prayers for family, blood and blue!

Wife of deputy Brian Seaman
UCSO

May 26, 2018

May God Bless Officer Anthony Christie and Family. Blood and Blue.

Butch ward
Savannah Police Department Ret

May 26, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the SPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

May 26, 2018

Thank you for your long life of service and sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all.

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

May 26, 2018

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 26, 2018

I didn't even know you Officer Anthony Christie, but I'm absolutely heartbroken at hearing that you were taken from us. It's Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor our Veterans past and present. and you Offficer Christie are a true Hero. I want to thank you for serving our Country and for serving your community and keeping us ALL safe. You won't be forgotten Officer Anthony Christie. May your families Blue and Blood as well as your friends and community take comfort in knowing you did the best to make a difference in this world. Rest Easy.

Lisa Murphy
Citizen of Boston

May 26, 2018

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Christie and the Savannah Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Christie, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

May 26, 2018

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

May 26, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service to our country.

SDS Mark McCormack
NYPD Retired

May 26, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

May 26, 2018

Rest In Peace brother, we have the watch now.....

Sergeant James Alfieri
New York State Office Of Court Administration

May 26, 2018

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