Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Officer Russell for your service to our community. You are remembered as a hero and as a member of a great Police Department.

Albuquerque citizen

I miss you Wales. If not for you, I'd never have worn a badge. Thank you for everything you have done for me, you will not be forgotten!

Det. Scott Parsons
Albuquerque Police

Rest in Peace my Brother.

Sgt. Rex Prince
Tennessee Highway Patrol

On behalf of the National Drug Interdiction Association, I would like to express my deepest regards and sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Jeff Russell. Nobody can ever be prepared for the unthinkable. We will all miss you fallen hero. Rest in peace brother, rest in peace.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Douglas R. Wright / Board of Directors
National Drug Interdiction Association

Family and Friends of Officer Russell,

We are with you as you grieve.
Our hearts are heavy too.
We feel the loss and struggle to comprehend it.
We pray for strength and comfort, for understanding and for perfect peace.
We pay our respects and give honor to the one you love and have lost.
We are all around you.
We will stand by you.
We are sincere when we say, “If you need anything, you just have to ask.”
You will know us by our badges.
We will not forget.

<)))><

Chaplain Chuck Baker
Abilene Police Department

Yesterday (01-14-02) we buried two of our officers who were gunned down in the line of duty on 01-08-02. Cpl A.J. Coursen and LCpl Dana Tate. Four officers lost their lives that day and made the ultimate sacrifice. Know that our deepest condolences to you stretch across our great nation.
To your fellow officers,their families, and the families of Officer Jeff Russell...Stand Tall and Stand Proud, you are not alone.

Sgt T.J. Slupski
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office,SC

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, god bless.

Fairview Oregon Police Department

Sleep well fallen brother and watch over the rest of us...your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

P.O. B. Gillaspie
Pacific (MO) Police Dept.

The Badge

It is polished and shiny and looks so fine.
Once you earn it you have to tow the line.
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.
It means honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
Your life is never your own, but at the publics call.
Night or day, any hour, it makes you a mark.
It doesn't protect you from a shot in the dark.
Over the years the shine starts to fade,
but brighter still is the man its made.
It is often what seperates you from the crowd.
It is a second family of which you are proud.
So now comes your time, you can't be denied.
When you pin on your badge, wear it with pride
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.


Perris Citizens Patrol

Perris Citizens Patrol
Perris Police Volunteers, CA

Jeff,

It was a great 14 years of hard work and fun we shared. I'll miss you. Give John my best when you see him up there. God rest your Soul.

George Carrillo Retired
Albuquerque P.D.

Jeff,I could feel you with me as I spoke at the funeral today. I know you would have been there for me if the situation were different. I will never forget all the adventures we had, and when it's my turn, I know you will be there to help me to the other side. Say hi to James for me.

Mike Trompak

My deepest sympathy for the family of officer russel. may god keep a special spot in heaven for our hero, and fellow brother, Jeff Russel.

explorer J. Janda
provo police

Thank you Officer Russell for your service to your community, may you rest in peace.

Anonymous

Jeff,
Thank you for all the great memories and the honor of working side by side with you! I will forever remember the words you spoke at the end of each conversation..."BE SAFE BUDDY!" I know you are safe and watching over us all!!!
Take Care Josey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fellow Officer
APD

For you, the fight against crime is over now and you are spending the new year in Heaven. May you rest in peace.

Friend

God rest Officer Jeff Russell, may God give peace and comfort to his family in their hour of need. The death of one lessens us all.

P.O.Mary Scheider #206
Jersey City Police Dept. (NJ)

Jeff you were a great Training Officer and great friend. We all miss you very much and will never forget you.

Patrolman 1/c Todd Endres
Albuquerque Police Department

I am saddened to learn of the loss of Officer Russell. His family and friends will be kept in my prayers. May God be with each one of you and shield you with his protecting hand.

FTO J.J. Blount
Chesapeake Police Dept.

Family and Friends, our family is praying for you.

Cathy Hill, widow
Deputy Barrett (Barry) Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00
Harris County Sheriff's Department

Cathy Hill, widow

"Josey" was a good friend and a good officer. He will be missed from here to the Little Big Horn.

Sgt. Ron Taylor
New Mexico State Police

GOD BLESS OFFICER JEFF RUSSELL. OUR PRAYERS GO TO HIS FAMILY. MAY GOD COMFORT EACH OF YOU. WE UNDERSTAND YOU PAIN OH SO WELL. YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.


Sincerely,
The Family of
Deputy Angelic Garcia

With Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Russell.
May God be with you in this time of need.

Anonymous

To Officer Russell family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.


God Bless you

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, Fl
1959- E/O/W 11/6/86

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept, (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS)

Our heart go out to Officer Russell Family and Friends. Our Prayers are with you.

D. Jones
Mother of Fallen Officer Ron Jones