Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey bro-
Well what can I say. This week is the worst week ever in my life...well not exactly the worst, but it is pretty darn close. With everything going on this week, I'm surprised at how much strength I have to keep on going. From Grandma Bessie to Aunt Joyce and everything in between....I don't know how much more I can take. I just hope and pray that you'll be there pushing me on so I can find the strength to go on. I miss you bro, I love you and I'm sorry that I didn't tell you before that cold morning. I often think about you. I haven't forgot you. How can I? I look in the mirror and I'm a reflection of you. It's amazing! :) Just wanted you to know that! Until we meet again.....

Stephi

Stephanie

March 24, 2006

Hey buddy, well of course you know what im about to go into. i can feel you feel you everything i do. be with me during everything that im about to do. untill we meet each other again. love you big bro....

March 17, 2006

Brother-
I missed your birthday. Well I didn't, I just didn't have the courage to come onto this page yesterday. Happy birthday, I wished you yesterday too. I really miss you. But happy 30th birthday...I hope you had the biggest celebration (well I think I heard you last night celebrating. They skies sure were rocking real hard!) I love you and I miss you.

Stephanie

February 17, 2006

Dear Chris,
30 years ago today you entered the world and made my life an adventure! Over the years, you often made me proud, you more often aggrevated me and nearly every grey hair on my head I blame mostly on you.
I miss you.
I hate the fact that you won't be calling me today to razz me on how old I'm getting since you're now 30.
You know... as you were growing up and lamenting life's disappointments I would always tell you that life wasn't fair...
How right I was!
Happy 30th Birthday, Chris.
I love you... I miss you.
Until we meet again!
Mom

February 16, 2006

I worked with Chris at Ft Hood, TX when we were MP's. He was a great guy and loved to joke around. We got a Hummer stuck in the mud while attached to a trailer during post cleanup. Man I thought we were going to get in trouble. He didn't care though! I am terribly sorry to hear of his death and I know his good memories will live on.
David Deeb

David Deeb
Valleylab

February 4, 2006

Chris, been little over 37 months since your passing. I am still a little like oh my gosh, I can't believe it, but then there are a lot of me that has actually come to the realization. So I'm sure you heard about my job, yep, I'm happy. At least I get out of that nanny job. I just wanted to thank you. I never thanked you for the help you gave me in the fall of 2002 when Little Man was born. All your words helped me get through that rough time of life and I just want to thank you now, even though it is 3 years too late. But thank you so much for everything that you have done for me and everyone else. I love you.

Stephanie

January 27, 2006

Chris, its been 3 yrs now and it seems like an whole life time. Everything i do now a days is for you, give me strength as i try to fullfill my dreams and wishes. You are with me and everyone who knew you everyday, and today i did relize that for the first time. You stoped me from making a mistake in my life, before it was two late. I thought it was the right choice but after the actions i saw, i now know its not. I guess talking to you and god every night helps me. B/c i would of never thought about it untill my heart had changed directions. and its bc of you. i miss you and thank you for being with me everyday. i love ya man. untill i see ya again rest in peace blue angel.

January 13, 2006

Just wanted to stop by and thank you for all your help. Your spirit lives with me everyday and every action that i do, and i thank you for that. I miss ya

January 11, 2006

Happy New Year. I wonder sometimes how we'll make it through another year, but with you watching over us, I know we will. I feel you so close some days. I dooby-doo and know you're near. Please continue to stay close and know that we love you and miss you very much.

Christie
#2 Mom

December 31, 2005

Three years have gone by, and it's almost like ten - there was no official recognition of your loss this year, but your co-workers and loved ones remember. I hear people speak of your son, and you undoubtedly know that he's being looked after and loved - most have not forgotten, and will not.

December 30, 2005

I thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
I think of you in silence.
I often speak your name.
Now all I have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake,
With which I'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
I have you in my heart

December 29, 2005

Hey bud. Merry Christmas! I know I'm a day late...just couldn't get myself to come on this page for the past month. It's been hard. But I know that you've been with me here lately, and I appreciate that. I miss you! I think about you every day. Keep watching over us brother. Keep us all safe.

Love you much,
Stephi

Stephanie

December 26, 2005

Hey Bubby,

Missing you, but know you're with me every day. Going to be visiting with the family next weekend. Got to work over the Christmas weekend. Thanks for continuing to make me feel safe and secure in the crazy world. You live on in spirit and I appreciate that...

Love always,

Kathleen (Aunt Kathy)

Aunt Kathy

December 24, 2005

I can't believe it's been 3 years since we've seen your smiling face. How time does fly. I know that you are always with us, but that does not make us miss you any less. The Kenny Chesney song really says it all. We can only imagine who you would be today, but we do know that you would still be that fun-loving person that we fell in love with. The loss that our lives felt on that day you were taken will never go away, and our lives will be forever changed. Please continue to watch over us and bless us with your love.

Merry Christmas, Chris. We love and miss you so very much, but we know your Christmas is being spent with the "Very Best".

Our love always,
Dad & Mom #2

John & Christie
Dad & Mom #2

December 23, 2005

Chris,
Hey Brother. This is long overdue and I felt that I must tell you that your still in my thoughts and prayers. I remember working with you and going out that one night at Ft Mac. As we didn't get to know each other that well, because I was coming in as you were heading out. I remember and won't forget the good times. As this is the anniversary and I will never forget that phone call I got while home on leave about your incident. Well, again Brother, you will always remain in my thoughts and prayer and I have your reflection page hanging up at work under my blue line license plate that I displayed on my car while stationed in GA. RIP and look over your loved ones. God Bless you and your family. Jamie, hope your doing well and you too will always be in my thoughts and prayers. PEACE ALL.

SFC D. Donald
US Army MP Corps

December 22, 2005

This is the lyrics from Kenny Chesneys' song Who You'd be today. It makes me think about you, i miss you, and love you.

"It ain't fair you died to young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing, no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder, who you'd be today"

Your Story did just start, and we all wish you were here to finish what you began. A Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Friend, Co-Worker. Because with you tommorrow is a new day, new you. completly diffrent from yesterday. Miss ya dude. See you someday.

December 2, 2005

There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

November 18, 2005

hows it goin mo mo....nothing much here. just working a lot as you know...i miss you so much...every day i find time to talk to u. askin for your help....and so far you have helped me. but i must countinue to ask for help...you know what it is..ive been askin for in the last 3 days. and so far your have helped...well i just droped in to say hello....and i miss u. i'll see ya later.....love n miss ya...

November 13, 2005

Chris,
I am sure you know what's going on down here. Just wish things were diffrent for everyone. Right now I am between a rock and a hard place, and am not sure of what to do. So many things running through my head, most imporantly the thought of being a police officer. I am trying my best with the fam, however no one could EVER fill your shoes. Keep watching over EVERYONE! We miss you bro! I know your there for us. Thanks for keeping those streets of gold clean. When meet again, I'll take the watch. Much Love!

Josh

September 27, 2005

Hey bro, just thinking of you today. I don't really know why, but I am thinking about you more today than I have been lately and I feel guilty for that. I don't know. I seem to be losing it...forgetting about everything and then I wake up and I yell at myself because I feel like I'm forgetting you and everything that you have done for me. Maybe I'm feeling like this today because we had to euthanize Sadie today. That was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. She wasn't even mine, but I felt she was a part of my life. I've been taking care of her now for a while, while she was struggling to stand up and get outside to do her business. They asked me to go to be support, how was I support for them? I cried like a little baby when they stuck the needle in her, made her bleed, then had to keep pricking her to find a vein. Then she slowly fell asleep, and two minutes later, she was gone. I stood there and watched her heart stop. That was so hard. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know what to do. I just stood there like a baby and cried. Is there such a place for dogs to go, like humans? Do they go to heaven, or do they just go in the ground? I keep telling myself that you and everyone else connecting to all the families we have were waiting for Sadie to get there and now she can see, she can walk, run, eat, drink everything that she could or could barely do while she was here. I just keep telling myself that she did have a place to go and that we all will see her when we leave. This is such a crazy time of year. So many things have happened during this month now...well only 3 things now....Sam dying, Shelley dying and now Sadie dying.....OH MY GOSH...the three "s". I always wondered who the third "s" would be for the month of September...took 5 years, but now it's here. This is crazy. Now I can start going nuts...maybe I belong in a nut house. First I start forgetting you, then I cry all day long (inside of course, we all know I can't show my feelings around anyone). I just don't know what to do anymore. This is just soo crazy. Sorry I haven't visited you, or talked to you lately. I don't know what's going on. Heck, I don't even know where life is taking me these days. See you soon.

Stephi

Stephanie Betts

September 24, 2005

Hey big bro, just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you. Wish you were here need someone to talk to. I guess somethings never will change. Any ways, I'm thinking of you and I miss you.
Love you Chris, Jeni

Jeni Kohlrieser

September 6, 2005

Hey...we know you were there this weekend for mom and dad's surprise anniversary party! You kept that huge ugly storm cloud from exploding on us, and all those other little incidents...we know it was you! Thank you for making an appearance....we will never forget this one. We all still miss you, but we are managing..day by day. I love you!

Stephanie Betts
surviving sibling

June 28, 2005

You prolly already know about Brian. And you are prolly just as dissapointed as he is. But we know that he did try, but found out a little too late about math. but we all know dad, how he has to rub it in and bring him down more and more everyday. We all know hes still goin to get his diploma, its just goin to be a little delayed. And i know hes goin to do it. he feels so dissipointed, and knows you are to, b/c we all know hey can do it, and he prolly could of if the guidence didn't screw him. but the outcome will be okay. hes goin to do and show all a little extra work can do it.

June 6, 2005

Well it has only been 884 days give or take a few hours. I finally got Dr. John to release me. I am glad to see that time heals does apply to everyone. Little Man is so orny, and he has that look in his eyes like you used to get just before I took an unwanted bow or someone else was yelling ouch. I'll give it to ya... you taught him well and he learned quick. Bobbison & Mamason beat me to the bike, so now Mama and I have to get one. Firecracker tossing season is soon approaching, I will have to get some bottle rockets this year instead of M-80's to get your attention. All's well on the homefront Dustin finally drove me in my car but I was unable to drive myself to the hospital...*!##@* Georgia pollen. Anywho enjoy you earned it.

Talk at ya later WOODY

MOMO
The Only Police Department... EPPD

June 3, 2005

Hey bro, I can't believe it has been nearly 2.5 years since the accident. I often think about you, only wish I could go to your grave whenever I am, but you're buried in the soil you called home, and I'm still stuck in Ohio. I miss you, wish you could see tha pain that is aching in my heart from what that terrible night has brought to my life. So much darkness that fills the rooms nowadays, if only you were still here. I often pray that they will catch that driver...I once said I would forgive such a person, but 2 years later, I don't know if I'll ever find forgiveness for her. She knows what she has done, and it only takes someone soo coldhearted and stupid to keep fleeing from law enforcement. So much anger has built up in the past couple of years, and I just don't know how to release all the anger and tension that the accident has caused. If only you were still here, things would be soo different. I miss you Chris, and yes, these tears are for the anger that has finally built up....love you

Stephanie
surviving sister

May 15, 2005