Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Officer Sheffield.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

July 7, 2004

TO ONE OF THE FINEST OFFICERS I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO MEET, GOD BLESS YOU, YOU ARE GONE ,BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

DET. D.A. GREENE
BALTIMORE CITY POLICE DEPT.

January 21, 2004

Rest in Peace.

Sr.Cpl Hunt
Dallas PD

October 30, 2003

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 22, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of P.O. Crystal Sheffield who died on this date one year ago.

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

Officer Sheffield's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

August 22, 2003

Someday we will be with our loved ones in Heaven, until then- you are amoung loved ones here on Earth that care about you and hurt with you in your grief.

Vicki Monier
Widow of Scott Monier
EOW 4-24-02

Vicki Monier

My deepest sympathy goes out to her family, co-workers and friends. It never gets any easier when a law enforcement officer is lost. A special bond makes all of us feel like we have lost a member of our own family. May you rest in peace.

Cpl Peter Kwiatkowski
Military Police, 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, Canada

I sat next to Crystal in the police academy. When the rest of the class would mope and whine, Sheffield refused to take part in the petty games common among 50 people cooped up in the same room for too long. “I love everybody here,” she would say. And she meant it too. She was police for all the right reasons. And her smile was always there (except when pointing out that I ate too much garlic). My sympathies to her entire family, especially her son and sister, both of whom inspired her deeply.

P/O Peter Moskos
Baltimore City Police Dept

Another officer has fallen but not in vain. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Sheffield. May you find strength in your heart and may the Lord comfort you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch is over.

US Park Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

I send my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Sheffield. A special prayer goes out to her son and husband. The thin blue line is a little thinner with this Officer's passing. The International Association of Women Police salutes this fine young officer who held so much promise and died doing the job she loved. Godspeed Crystal.

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department - Hammond, IN

MY Deepest sympathies....I'm very sorry for your loss...

Sgt. David Munyan
Baltimore Police Department

Rest in peace Officer Sheffield, For your watch on Earth is done, and the Lord has called you home for reasons only he knows.
I pray that your Husband and Children keep the Faith that God Heals all pain in time.
Respectfully,
Officer David T. McHenry #523
Kansas City, Mo. Airport Police Dept. and member of the 1139th. M.P. Co. Mo. Nat'l. Guard.

Officer David T. McHenry
Kansas City, Mo. Airport Police Dept.

On behalf of the entire membership of the FBI Agents Association, I express my condolences to the Family, Friends and Co-workers of Officer Crystal D. Sheffield.

May she rest in peace.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI - Detroit Division

My sincere condolences to the Sheffield family and the Officers of the Baltimore City Police Department. I am greatly saddened by your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time, and the years to come. Although our brotherhood has suffered a tremendous loss, we know that Crystal is now safe in Gods arms guarding the gates of Heaven. God Bless you Crystal, for all that you have been, and for all that you have meant, to the people whose lives you have touched..."

Sergeant Richard Lopez
United States Capitol Police

THE POLICEMAN’S Final Inspection

THE POLICE OFFICER STOOD AND FACED Her GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. SHE HOPED HEE SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HER BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICE OFFICER. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICE OFFICER SQUARED her shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the police officer waited quietly, for the judgement of her God. "Step forward now, officer, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Rest in peace Sister

Rusty Redican
L.A.P.D.

I did not know you, but the state has lost a daughter today. Rest in the peace that you made the state a little safer while you were here.

Off. Welsch
Baltimore County Police

My thoughts and prayers to your co-workers, family and friends...rest in peace.

T Terrell Communications
Columbia County SO Lake City, FL

May you rest in peace knowing that you made a difference in this world. You will never be forgotten. To the friends and family of Officer Sheffield....this time in your life will not be easy, may it make your mourning easier knowing that she is an Angel in Blue, a hero that will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Baltimore City Police Dept.
God Bless

PO1 Kari WIdup
Montgomery County Police, MD

"They are surely to be esteemed the bravest spirits who, having the clearest sense of both the pains and pleasures of life, do not on the account shrink from danger"
God has called one of his angels home. Crystal is now in a place where there are no guns, violence, gangs, crime or drugs. May God bless Crystal's son and husband. Crystal, may you now have eternal peace as you walk the streets of heaven.

Anonymous

My thoughts and prayers go out to your Family and your Dept. You are now a special ANGEL watching over BCPD.
RIP Officer Sheffield.

S Wheeler, Communications Officer
Columbia Co S.O., Florida

Family, friends, and fellow officers,
My heart goes out for all of you. I know this is such a terrible time for you all. Although the feelings of grief and loss will never go away, always know that you are thought of often by many and that you are not alone as your fellow survivors continue to grieve also. My boyfriend was at the scene when his cousin, Ptl. Michael Nickerson (EOW 2/13/01-Centreville Police Dept.-Centreville, MD) was shot to death as was his fellow officer, Dfc. Jason Schwenz. I will never forget the call I got that night as I am sure Mike and Jason's parents will never forget the calls they received that night, nor the call that Crystal Sheffield's family received. Mike had been employed with Centreville PD for only 3 weeks before he was killed. Hopefully, the MD Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors has contacted the family and fellow officers. They are a great organization. Also for future reference, check out the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund homepage, it lists the events for National Police Week, in Washington, DC. God Bless you all and stay safe!

A Fellow Survivor

Fellow Survivor

MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER SHEFFIELD, HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND HER EXTENDED FAMILY OF OFFICERS FOR THIER LOSS. WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER ANGEL THAT PROTECTS US ALL...MAY GOD BLESS

RETIRED OFFICER #2442
BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

thank you for your time as an officer! may god watch over your family, friends, and your dept. rest in peace!

911 dispatcher
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My sincere condolence is extended to officer Sheffield's family,friends and the Baltimore City Police Department.



officer Robert Wigton # 9516
San Antonio Park Police

patrolmam robert wigton
san antonio park police

as one of Crystal's fomer instructors I will always remeber the enthusiasm that she had for the job that she never lost and how it was easy to see that she was going to be "one of the good ones" when she hit the streets. She did not let us down. God has called another Angel home. Until we meet again patrolling the streets in heaven.

Jack L. Patterson
Baltimore Police Department (Retired)

God Bless Crystal her family and co-workers. Another hero gone but not forgotten.

Detective JC Johnson
Danville Police Dept.Danville VA.