Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Deputy Driver.
We at C.O.P.S. have been given the opportunity to wrap our arms around you family this week at National Police Week. We will be sure to keep your name in our hearts and on our minds as we remember those fallen in the line of duty. Thank you for your service James.

Reserve Officer L. Valverde 403
Concerns of Police Survivors (Training Coordinator)

May 11, 2022

RIP Deputy James Driver. Always honored, never forgotten.
Praying for your family.

Sgt. Barbara. L. Beland. Ret.
Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office

March 29, 2022

“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

May 18, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
DHS/Bureau Of Customs And Border Protection

April 18, 2021

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

April 17, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Reserve Deputy Driver. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

April 16, 2021

RIP BROTHER

Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department

April 11, 2021

May God and the angel protect you in heaven

Police officer Osnel Andre
Southport police department, IN

April 11, 2021

Reserve Deputy Sheriff Driver,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

April 11, 2021

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and coworkers of Sheriff Driver. I am truly sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you in the difficult days ahead.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

April 7, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 6, 2021

RIP, well done thou good & faithful servant. May God bless and comfort your wife and children, as well as your brothers & sisters with MCSO.

Mike Nixon
High Point, NC Police Dept, Retired

April 5, 2021

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

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

April 4, 2021

RIP, Deputy Driver. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

April 4, 2021

Jesus Christ, during His Sermon on the Mount, proclaimed, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God” [Matthew 5:9 ESV].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

April 3, 2021

Deputy Driver, you served with passion and a desire to make your community better than how you found it. You were someone I am honored to have worked along side of and I know your family is so proud of the impact you left. You will never be forgotten! Rest In Peace, Brother.

Officer Jonathan Mathioudakis
Westfield Police Department (IN)

April 2, 2021

Rest in peace brother

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

April 2, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Reserve Deputy, James Driver, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Reserve Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

April 2, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Deputy Driver and to the men and women of the Monroe County Sheriffs Office. Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 2, 2021

May the Lord Bless you and your family during this time of grieving. Thank you for your service to protect the people that your served. You will never be forgotten.

Mr Paul Gutierrez
God Bless you and your family Deputy Sheriff Driver

April 1, 2021

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

April 1, 2021

My condolences go out to James family. I have not seen him since he moved out to the states from the UK. He was a friend here and will be in my thoughts.

From member of the thin blue line from across the pond it’s said to here this but when it’s a friend it hits harder.

PC Jamie Crompton Diplomatic Protection
Metropolitain Police UK & Friend

April 1, 2021

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.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

April 1, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Driver, I Thank you for your dedicated service to all of us. May God continue to watch over your family along with you now. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Gainesville, GA

April 1, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD -Retired

April 1, 2021