Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sure wish you were here. I hope you and Uncle Ray are walking the woods of heaven looking for the perfect turkey!! I I’ll see you one day cousin!!

Joann Franklin Spaulding
1st cousin

December 19, 2020

Lynn, I often think of you and go back to the day you and I were hunting and we were talking about joining law enforcement.
I remember you saying that as much as you loved being outdoors you were going to work with Florida Wildlife and I chose city police as my career.
You Were an inspiration to me as well as all who knew you.
Continue to Rest In Peace Cuz!

Sergeant James Barnes (Retired)
Milton Fl. Police Department

August 19, 2020

Lynn, I often think of you and go back to the day you and I were hunting and we were talking about joining law enforcement.
I remember you saying that as much as you loved being outdoors you were going to work with Florida Wildlife and I chose city police as my career.
You have and always will be an inspiration to me as well as all who knew you.
Continue to Rest In Peace Cuz!

Sergeant James Barnes (Retired)
Milton Fl. Police Department

August 19, 2020

You were a great brother and my hearts still aches for you! I miss you like crazy!!!!

Lisa Barnes Maradik
Sister

February 15, 2020

Wildlife Officer Barnes, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 10, 2020

Today, we in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Class 39 honored Officer Ray Barnes with a memorial workout. The loss of Officer Barnes left a hole in the heart of our Law Enforcement family. His ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty is a testament to the dangers of our career and his dedication to protecting Florida’s natural resources. We shall continue to push ourselves and prepare for the future so that we can live up to the expectation Officer Barnes has set for us. It is our honor to carry on his memory. Though he may be gone, he is certainly not forgotten.

Respectfully,

FWC Recruit Class 39

November 25, 2019

Always loved and never forgotten!

Judy Barnes Scott
Wife

November 21, 2018

Like so many before us, Officer Ray Barnes showed his love for the wilderness by protecting our natural resources so others could partake in their greatness. His dedication to serving and protecting the wildlife did not go unnoticed as he was a nominee for Officer of the Year in 1987. As FWC Class 31 participates in this Memorial Workout to remember him, may we all be blessed with the same dedication, integrity, and courage that Officer Barnes lived by, and never give up protecting those things which we are passionate about and sworn to protect. We thank you for your service and sacrifice and wish to honor you in all that we do.

FWC Class 31
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

November 24, 2016

On behalf of FWC recruit class 28, we want to thank you for your courage and determination to protect what we stand for as an agency. We completed one of our hardest memorial work outs in your honor to remember your sacrifice and hard work. Class 28 will strive to continue what you and the other officers have started and strongly believed in.

Class 28 will always remember you and your sacrifice.

FWC Recruit Class 28

November 24, 2015

...still remembering our youthful times, together....

TSGT Phillip D. Shaw
U.S.A.F. Retired

January 16, 2015

Hey Lynn! I, too think and miss You often as well... especially, the times we sat together in Church and your Mom had to correct us for our youthful behavior.....

TSGT Phillip D. Shaw
U.S.A.F. Retired

January 16, 2015

Lynn...I think of you often!...I've just the last few years started back eating our favorite cake...Carrot Cake!...Judy's and my Moms were the best!...I still think of you and the times we would playfully argue over who got the first piece...and I smile!...I miss you!...You are not forgotten!...
Sharon Cox

Sharon Cox
Sister-in-law

January 14, 2015

Continue to rest in peace Officer Barnes, we will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 21, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Barnes. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

May you continue to rest in peace Officer Barnes, we will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

November 21, 2011

We will never forget the heroes who have gave so much and the families left behind.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

November 21, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 21, 2009

You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 20, 2008

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 12, 2007

Rest in peace hero

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 30, 2007

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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 2, 2007

Lynn and I hunted together as young men and he and I joined law enforcement around the same time. It was very hard for me to loose such a great cousin and friend. I often think of the times he and I spent together and think what a great influnce he was to me and my decision to become a law enforcement officer. Lynn I love you and will always hold you in the highest light. P.S. I hope the turkey hunting up stairs is as good for you as it was here on earth. Your cuz jim!

Sgt. James Barnes
First Cousin ( Milton Fl. Police Dept.)

January 9, 2007

Rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

November 21, 2006

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

October 14, 2004

Not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

February 18, 2004