Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Investigator Farrah Burdette Godwin Turner

Florence County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Monday, October 22, 2018

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Reflections for Investigator Farrah Burdette Godwin Turner

"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."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

October 22, 2018

Rest in peace sister. Thank you for your service.

Det Sgt Sonya Harden
East Baton Rouge Parish SO
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God"
Matthew 5:9 NIV

October 22, 2018

Rest in peace sister. Thank you for your service. God's speed ma'am.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

October 22, 2018

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

October 22, 2018

The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Investigator Turner. May the Good Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.
She swore an oath to serve and protect and she made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of that oath.

Lt. Michael Caldwell, Chaplain
Cape Carteret Police Department, Cape Carteret, NC.

October 22, 2018

Rest In Peace sister.

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

October 22, 2018

God speed......

Police Officer Suzy Regan (retired)
LAPD-Modesto PD

October 22, 2018

Officer Turner,
Thank you for your service. You are the definition of a true hero.

To your family and friends : I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could take your pain away.

To all of you - you are in my heart and in my thoughts always. Officer Turner, I will never forget you. RIP

Rebecca Davis, Sister
Constable Brian Bachmann
Brazos County, TX, Precinct 1
EOW: 08/13/2012

October 22, 2018

It is with a very heavy heart that our prayers are lifted up to our Heavenly Father for yet another Brave hero who gave her life that others may have safety. May the Lord comfort and strengthen her family and the department next coming days. We know from personal experience the difficulty did each member of the family will face as well as a co-worker's, but with the Lord's help we will be able to move to the next day.

Chaplain Jim Brackeen
Richmond Hill Police Department

October 22, 2018

My prayer is that God will keep and strengthen your family during this very difficult time. RIP My Brother!

Master Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s Office

October 22, 2018

May God rest your soul Investigator Turner. Thank you for your service. May God be with your family during these tough times. I

Retired Chief Tommy Davis
Henderson Police Department

October 22, 2018

God Bless you Officer Turner .God please help and give hope and strength to everyone touched by this incident . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest In Peace .

Special Police Officer Art DeVre
Clark Police

October 22, 2018

May God hold you in the palm of His hand... and may your families find Peace...

D/Captain Patrick Murray’s
Paterson N.J. Police Department

October 22, 2018

Heartbroken on your loss. Rest easy in God's arms sister, you will not be forgotten. Love and prayers to your loved ones both blood and blue. Blue Strong!

Blue Strong supporter. Marianne White-Wo
Blue Lives Matter/Thin Blue Line/Back the Blue

October 22, 2018

Thanks for your service

Sergeant James Pringle
Manning Police Dept.

October 22, 2018

Rest In Peace.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

October 22, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 22, 2018

A police officer should be remembered not by hows he died, but how she lived! A great woman has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Florence County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 22, 2018

Godspeed and Rest In Peace.

Patrolman Robert Vojtko
Kingston Township Police Department 5111

October 22, 2018

I'm very sorry for the loss of Investigator Turner. I hope my prayers for her family and friends will bring them some level of relief in their time of grief. Thanks for her dedication and service to her fellow mankind, and rest in peace.

William Jernigan
Retired

October 22, 2018

Thank you for your brave and dedicated service. My prayers to your family and your department in grief. We have the watch from here.

Senior Patrolman Mario Morales
Nogales Police Department

October 22, 2018

Praying for your family and colleagues during this time of sorrow. Thank you for your service and dedication to the citizens of Florence County.

CO V Kevin Parker
TDCJ

October 22, 2018

God bless you Officer Turner thank you for your service

SCPD Explorer Brian Vilorio
Suffolk County Police

October 22, 2018

RIP, Investigator Turner. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

October 22, 2018

RIP Thank you for your service!

Civilian Jack Hylla
St. Louis County

October 22, 2018

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