Florence Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Reflections for Sergeant Terrence Felipe Carraway
I was straight out of the U. S. A. F. when I first met T.C. He loved what we did even lived it. We saved our first of many lives entering a burning house for an elderly woman who said her baby was inside. I protested ( to myself) knowing fully well were going in as he began braking windows for the super thick smoke. We found her baby on the bed pulled him to the floor and dragged him out. Turns out her baby was her 70 years old friend. We both laughed at each other and went back in service. I used to tell him afterwards that life comes atcha fast so you gotta be able to hit the curve ball and he would laugh and say that if I can’t hit it I’m gonna go down swinging. That’s T. C.
Corporal M. G. Alston
Florence P. D. (1989-1997
August 6, 2022
"Sergeant Carraway, along with three other Florence police officers, responded to the scene and were attempting to rescue the three wounded deputies when the subject opened fire on them too, shooting all four."
What greater testimony to character can there be found than in that sentence? Where do we get such people? While on so many levels it is heart breaking, equally on another level, how can one's chest not but swell with pride at having people like this in our profession...at the privilege of serving in the company of people like this? GOD BLESS THEM!
NC Officer
October 22, 2020
Sgt., God Bless you, your family and all of your fellow Sheriffs Office Deputies. Thank you for your service, military and police, and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 3, 2020
RIP Sgt. Carraway. From another USAF veteran. Thank you for serving your country and community.
Erica Knight
Journalism Student at George Washington Univ
December 1, 2019
Rest in peace Sergeant Carraway.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 19, 2019
It is with great pride in our profession and humility in learning how he served the citizens Florence that I bicycle in memory of Sergeant Carraway this weekend. The Pennsylvania Division of Law Enforcement United leaves Reading PA Friday to bicycle to Washington DC for Police week. On this ride every mile I pedal will be to honor Sergeant Carraway’s service.
In researching Sergeant Carraway and his tragic death while courageously attempting to save others, I was humbled to see a man who walked the line for 30 plus years put others before himself and put himself in harm’s way to rescue those who had been injured.
Sergeant Carraway and Investigator Turner will never be forgotten.
Riding to honor those who gave all and support those they left behind.
Law Enforcement United - 2019 Road to Hope
Sgt. David M. Bentz
Exeter Township Police Department
May 6, 2019
Rest easy hero your brothers and sisters got from her. It is not just a community that lost great officers it is a whole nation that lost a great officer.
Kaitlyn Lengel
February 22, 2019
R.I.P. BROTHER Terrence Felipe Carraway!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
November 12, 2018
REST IN PEACE
John C Ruth II, AEMD COMM SPECIALIST
LIFE LINE EMS, MESQUITE,TX
November 12, 2018
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
November 2, 2018
Bravery loyalty and service.
There are really no words at your senseless loss.
May strength be yours; loved ones and friends.
Dear Almighty God.
Citizen volunteer
Los Angeles Police Department
October 28, 2018
The life of a police officer is a self-less one that often goes most often unappreciated. Thank you for your service. Sympathy to workmates and families of these officers from Barbados
Kammie Holder
October 25, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy.
R. A. Robinson
Retired Deputy Chief Of Police
October 25, 2018
Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.........
Detective Sergeant Edward Carlile
Northfield Village Police Dept (OH)
October 24, 2018
Rest in peace Sergeant Carraway!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
October 24, 2018
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 they 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,
A. Lincoln
mark peters
civilian
October 24, 2018
Rest in peace Sergeant Carraway!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
October 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
October 23, 2018
Rest in peace Brother Terrence, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
October 23, 2018
RIP Brother, you are patrolling the streets in heaven.
Patrolman Joseph F Nieto
Port Chester Police Dept ( President of Blue Brothers LEMC NY)
October 23, 2018
"BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS"
Rest in peace Sergeant Terrence Felipe Carraway
Condolences and prayers for family and friends.
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
October 23, 2018
Rest in Peach, Sgt Carraway.
Deputy Elizabeth Church
Lexington County Sheriff's Office Lexington, SC
October 23, 2018
Sergeant Carraway, Our Lord has taken you away for reasons that only He knows. One thing for sure - He recognizes your unselfish service and He will reward you abundantly. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
October 23, 2018
“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Sons of God.” Matthew 5:9
Hope you’re enjoying heaven Sarge.
Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
October 23, 2018
Officer Turner, you will be dearly missed. You fought a good fight but God had other plans for you. To my sister in blue, I humbly take my hat off for your hard and dedicated service to our community. My condolences to a family I've known for so long, may God strengthen your hearts.
SRO LaKeshia Burgess
Lake City Police Department
October 22, 2018
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