Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

FALLEN SOLDIER

Another Soldier fell today, in a War that we fight on our streets. It is a War that has never been declared by a Congressional vote. Yet the enemy wins and soldiers are slain, like so many wars unseen faces unknown names.

It is a War that has lasted longer than any other War in History, But the causalities are great if not more, Fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, the neighbor next door.

There will never be a VE-Day or a Treaty ever signed, because the enemy will never surrender and his spirit will always thrive. We catch his servants often, our prisons are forever full, but they receive furloughs and early release. "Victims of society" that's what we are told, but what about our Brothers and Sisters that have fallen. They go unmentioned… Their stories are never told.

Who will raise their sons and daughters? Or tell them why Mom or Dad is dead?
Who will be there for their first step, or there to tuck them into bed?

Just like the Soldiers of Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm, WWI, and II, we fight for Freedom and Justice so that we all might live in Peace, A vow to uphold the Constitution so that all men might live free.

As we fight this battle we lose the War, behind a cloak of civil rights, court technicalities, Defense Lawyers, Politics, and alleged excessive force. Little blows by the Press and the 6 o'clock News. They make you second-guess your actions afraid of an IA number so you hesitate to be safe in the work that you do.

You were a father, a brother, and a friend to some, a FALLEN SOLDIER in an Endless War. Your Name will not be forgotten or the cause that you died for. So we bid you farewell my Brother, Please Know that you did not die in vain. For though we may have never met, our hearts are still the same.

I can hear the Lord calling you brother… "Come and find peace my Son, rest now here with me, you served your Family and fought so well. You've spent your time on earth, you have walked through the depths of Hell."

May the Truth, Justice, Liberty and Freedom you have died for never be forgotten.

8 October 1999

Michael Shaw

Ofc. Michael Shaw aka "973WSP"
Vancouver Police Department

Jim, I've know you for over 5 years, I was at your wedding, I spent quite a few lazy summer afternoons talking to you, and though we drifted apart, I still can't believe that you're gone. Last I saw you, that big dog Trooper covered me in slobber.

I remember how happy you were to be transferred to the Tri Cities, and know that you died a hero. You died believing in what you were doing as much as your first night on the road.
We got him Jimmy, rest in peace

Anonymous

We shed tears and offer prayers for Trooper Saunders family. May their family know the love we all have for them, after a husband and father gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Cpl. Jeff Goldsmith
MN State Patrol

We shed tears and offer prayers for Trooper Saunders family. May their family know the love we all have for them, after a husband and father gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Cpl. Jeff Goldsmith
MN State Patrol

3 1/2 years later and you are not forgotten. Rest easy knowing that we will continue for you. May your children know that their daddy is a hero.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

Farewell my fellow Trooper!

Trooper Nick Casto
Washington State Patrol

Rest in peace my brother. Your tour of duty is over, HERO.

Officer Patrick K. Davis
Omaha Police Department

When Tomorrow start without me…

When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time you think of me I know you’ll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready in heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
For all life, I’d always thought I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for and so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for awhile,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things that I’d miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you”.
Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will all ways last,
And since each day’s the same day, there’s no longing for the past.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you’re free.
So won’t you take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.


This was written the last time i was shot. It was god who meant it for you and your wife and children.

Jim it has been almost 2 years now and my heart still hurts as it did the morning i got the news. Our friendship was brief but your memory will last forever.

Your son will be two soon and he will know of your heroic gift from all who love you.

Tears still come to my eyes but there is a peace in my heart knowing your family is WELL taken care of.

Bye Fer now my freind.
Eric

Eric A. Perras
Fugitive Recovery Agent