Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Goodbye Jim, Delta 340 out of service...

Anonymous

My heart goes out to Officer Shields and his family, it saddens me to hear of his death. I have a older brother that is Buffalo P.D. and I worry about all of you every day. Officer Shields will be missed but we know that he is now in a better place, God Bless our fallen hero.

Sgt. Paul Poole
Atlanta Police Motors.

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.

....unknown author

God speed and god bless protector of man.

Cadet Pvt. first class George Sanchez
GPHS JROTC

"Come walk a beat on heaven's street..you've done your time in hell!"
"If one should fall amongst lifes things..the badge he wears turns into wings"

Our prayers are with the family and know that you are in our hearts.
God bless you.

Officer T.Lemus
La Joya ISD Police

Sincere sympathy to the family of Officer James Shields.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and we share your grief.

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff Morris Taylor
EOW 09-14-02

Rest in peace PO Shields. I pray for your boys, family, friends and department.
God Speed.

rest in peace, another blue angel has fallen, may god bless your loved ones.

Anonymous

My heart breaks for the family and friends of Officer Shields. No matter how he was taken from you, it hurts just the same. May God give you the comfort and strength you will need to help you during this tragedy. Know that there are many of us who have lost an officer who are praying for you.
Denise
Survivor of Calvin Taylor NCHP E.O.W. 10-3-01

Telecommunicator
NC Highway Patrol

My heart is sadden by another brave hero's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to this officers family. May you always be remembered as the true HERO that you are. Rest in peace.........

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

Our prayers are with the family of Officer Shields.

Anonymous

My heartfelt sympathy to the family. Rest in peace brother, my God raise you up on eagle's wings and hold you in the palm of his hand.

P.O. Paul F. Chambers
Lincoln Heights Police Division, Lincoln Heights, Ohio

"It was not how this officer died that made him a hero...It was how he lived his life." ~Officer Down Memorial~

Sleep well brother in blue. It takes a great person to give their all and make the ultimate sacrifice as you have done. You sir, are one of the best. Patrol the Heavens peacefully. To the friends, family, and co-workers of Officer Shields...you are all in my prayers.

Criminal Justice Student

Jim, you will truly be missed by all. I am lucky to have known you and will miss seeing your smile. We will all do our best to make sure your family is taken care of. Keep a watchful eye over the rest of the Department for us. Rest Easy.

Anonymous

Too many men and women in blue have paid the ultimate price responding to calls this year, please be careful....
Scumbags won't be missed, you will.
Prayers to the children of Officer Shields, may he Rest in Peace.
KY police officer

Officer Shields,

Your sacrifice is not in vain, and you will not be forgotten. It is such a shame that you were taken from your community in this way. When will people realize that lights and siren mean STOP?

Sgt George Erdel
USMC Military Police (MCAS Beaufort, SC)

It breaks my heart to see another name added to this list of fallen officers. My prayers are with the sons, family and friends of Officer Shields. May you always know what a true hero he is, as he watches from above.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

GOD BLESS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.OUR SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON,S.C.POLICE DEPT

Another brother in blue cut down in the prime of his life, and for what? A few seconds of glory? Please, everyone, I implore you, slow down and get there in one piece. We all want to get the dirtbags off the street, but at what cost? Is it really worth. Please, please slow down and get there alive, so we don't have to read any more of these. God Bless all of you and may He keep you always.

Anonymous

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time. Another blue angel has joined the "elite heavenly force".

Tammie Harrison Lang
Spouse of Deputy J.D. Lang, Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Dept, Beaumont, TX

Rest easy Officer Shields, your watch is over. but you're in a better place now. As we keep the beat, we will do so in your name and of other hero's tragically lost. Your brothers and sisters here in Corning feel your co-workers and family's pain. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless you brother.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
Corning PD, NY

Another brother in blue taken from us.God bless you and your family and co-workers left behind.

Detective J.C. Johnson
Danville Police Dept. Danville VA.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE FOREVER GOD BLESS..... JOHN IN TREASURE ISLAND,FLA.

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

Sincere sympathy to the family of PO Shields. May God grant you the Supreme peace that only He can give.

Anonymous