Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Russell,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. I still have the vivid image of you being carried out of the Lutheran Chruch on August 6th. I'll never understand a loss such as yours, Remember that you and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept LA

July 29, 2007

I remember when this tragedy happened and I will never forget it. I had the Honor of escorting you to your final rest when I was a Motor-Officer. R.I.P Brother....We are still fighting the good fight.

Det. Nick Vega
J.P.S.O.

July 12, 2007

It will be 4 years that you were called away from duty and I know the pain still runs deep in the hearts of your loved ones. All I can suggest is to take one day at a time and to keep your memory alive and let your children know what a true hero you are and Heores Never Die. We ask the question why, especially with small children left behind, what could be more important than to be here for them. That is the first question I will be asking when I leave this world as my son also left behind 3 small children and they keep asking me why and I do not have an answer for them. Keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. Protect those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

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

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

August 2, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
TN

July 29, 2006

Chris,
I was in the academy when the news broke of that fateful call you and your partner rolled on. I never had the pleasure of knowing you (you know how they isolate you in the academy), but I will never forget you or my other two dear friends that fell after you. I remember the day you were laid to rest vividly, I remember seeing your wife, God bless you, your wife, your children, and whole family. I know you are with them. I know you are with all of us in blue. Rest in peace, brother.

P/O S Doucette
former NOPD

March 23, 2006

It's hard to beleave your gone , my friend. I enjoyned the times we road together. your humor , even though it was often hard to under stand. your super fast driving skills and the way you took care of the shift , in your own funny style. .... It hurt me so bad to tell break the news to your wife Bonnie that you had been shot and left to DIE IN THE STREET , my god how I wish I could have protected you...... I think about you almost every day , thank you for being part of my life and my God rest your sole...... good by my brother in blue.............scott

Officer Scott Winther
ST. TAMMANY PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE

November 15, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, August 4, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Christopher Wayne Russell who died in the line of duty on this date three years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Russell’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

August 4, 2005

Thinking of you, P.O. Russell on the
3rd anniversary of your death:
Time does not diminish the significance of your life and the
tremendous sacrifice you paid. Our
hearts continue to go out to all who
knew and loved you and those who
didn't, but served proudly alongside
you. Your memory lives on.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 4, 2005

I will keep all of your loved ones in my prayers today and always. I know thier lives all changed 3 years ago. Thank you for your service.

August 4, 2005

God holds a special place for those who give their lives in the service of others. I've lost friends in this job, and have been on many calls such as the one that took you, so the loss is truly felt. May the Lord comfort your family, and when they hear Roy D. Mercer, may they laugh and remember you. Rest in the Peace and Joy of the Lord's arms, Brother.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

May 26, 2005

Such a sad tragedy. I pray for strength and faith for the family to move forward. Rest in peace, Chris, and continue to watch over the men and women serving in law enforcement. When will these senseless acts of murder stop? God's peace be with you all.

Michigan Resident

September 29, 2004

It's ironic that on this anniversary of your death, the sentence is fresh on one of the monsters that did this. Rest easy, brother, and thank you for looking over our shoulders each day.

D/S Hunt
Broward Sheriff's Office

August 4, 2004

I knew Chris, I worked with him and am sorry I was off that night. I will always remember him.

P/O Patrick Hartman
New Orleans Police

March 22, 2004

To all who have written and to those who continue to write:

Your messages of love, condolence, and concern mean so very much to us. Chris was a such a very special person. He loved his job and wouldn't think of doing anything else with his life. His only thought each day was to help people. Shortly following the September 11th tragedy, his wife asked him to promise that he wouldn't put his life on the line as the New York policemen and firemen had. His reply to her was, "Baby, I can't make that promise - I have to help the people." That was our Chris.

It has been over a year now, but we still wait for him to call; to hear one of his crazy impersonations over the phone. He dearly loved to make people laugh, to make people happy, and to keep people safe.

Chris faith in a loving God was strong, and we know that he was received with great joy in our Lord's heavenly kingdom. We thank God every day for His precious gift of this very special son. We will make sure that Chris's children know that their daddy was a true hero in every sense of the word.

God bless you all for your continued prayers.

Paents of Police Officer Chris Russell

November 5, 2003

The FBI Agents Association salutes you and your service on this 4th Day of August, 2003. May God's comfort surround your family and may HE be a father to your children and a husband to your wife.

Rest In Peace.

Romans 13:4

SA Darin L. Paul
FBI Agents Association

Dear Bonnie: Dottie & Don: Our thoughts and prayers are still with you all. The Hero: (Christopher W. Russell) He's looking down on us serving & protecting! The New Orleans Police Dept. Well, they will live to fight another fight. Hopefully, without notifications of another officer down! Of course it's my personal view, But things like this wouldn't occur, if the people responsible for locking up violent criminals, would stop letting them back into society. Good behavior my fat butt! Once a violent person, always violent. Don't believe me? We lock 'em up. Then some complacent individual or "appointed" board let's 'em out. Where does it stop? Sincerely, Sgt. Johnny Vickers

Sergeant Johnny Vickers
Arkansas Highway Police

Chris I saw you often and you always had a smile on your face. May God watch over you and your love ones. Rest in Peace our brother in blue.

P/O Victor Kenworthy
Mt Rainier/former NOPD 5th Dist

Our thoughts and prayers are with your wife, child, unborn child, family, and friends. Officer Chris Russell we all feel your families grief and pain. You will never be forgotten and your family should be very proud of you.

Officer
Clearwater Police Department (FL)

Arriba, abajo, acentro, y adentro, Vaya con dios!

Cowboy
USBP

To the Children of Officer Russell:
It may not matter that your Daddy was a hero, only that he was taken from you. Rest assured he would far rather be with you. His job was the toughest, but he did it for you- that you might live in a better world. Hopefully you can get to know your Dad through his legacy of service. In those times you need him and want him, just ask and he will be near. You may not see him and sometimes you may not even feel him, but he is there if you want him to be. May God bless you and keep you all. Families are forever.

Love from another child who lost her daddy in blue

Anonymous

My prayers go out to the family & friends of Officer Russell. There are no words to say at this time.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure
EOW 8/6/02

To Officer Russell family and friends our prayers and hearts are with you. May God bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
D, Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
PPD, Prentiss Ms.

You answered the call that's every cop's nightmare! May you rest in peace. Godspeed to your family!

Sgt. Danna Vaughn
Chattanooga Police Department - Tennessee

Mrs. Russell,
I will not even try to put into words the sorry I feel for your loss. It is something that I have never had to go through and only wish I could do something for you and your family. Never forget that every person out there that carries a badge and gun will always be part of your family. You should never be reluctant to call upon us.

PO Robert Allen
Port of New Orleans

Rest in peace, my brother. May God and you watch over your wife and children, with the help of your law enforcement family here on earth.

Sergeant Dave Beaty
South Bend Police Dept., IN