Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Looking at your reflections it is clear your life and career touched many people. Rest easy Blue Angel.

Andy

November 22, 2003

CHRIS WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU....PEOPLE ARE STILL IN SHOCK TO THIS DAY AND WILL ALWAYS BE.....THERES MANY PEOPLE WHO WISH THEY HAD SPENT MORE TIME WITH YOU BUT JUST COULDN'T B/C OF WHERE YOU LIVED....I WAS SO GLAD WHEN I DID "HANG" OUT WITH YOU....EVEN THOUGH YOU ALWAYS BEAT ME UP THAT SHOWED THE LOVE YOU HAD FOR ME....EVEN THOUGH YOU BEAT ME UP YOU LOVED ME...B/C I AM YOUR BROTHER....I COULD ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TIMES ME AND YOU WOULD SPEND TALKIN ABOUT DIFFRENT THINGS...YOU ALWAYS TOLD ME TO REACH FOR MY GOALS....AND ITS HARD BUT IM TRYING SO HARD, MOM AND DAD JUST CAN'T SEE THAT....I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE....I MISS YOU SO DAMN MUCH.......AND I LOVE YOU....
BROTHER REST IN PEACE WE WILL SOON SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN....AND BY THE WAY HOPE THERES A WRESTLING RING B/C I'LL KICK YOUR BUTT WHEN I GET THERE....FOR KNOW GOOD-BYE, BUT SOON I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN
LOVE YA BRO.....

BRIAN J. BETTS
CHRISTOPHER'S YOUNGEST BROTHER

November 14, 2003

MY COUSIN,AND SOME FAMILY WERE TALKING ABOUT CHRIS
LAST NIGHT. THE TOPIC WAS HOW MUCH CHRIS HAD AC-
COMPLISED. AFTER THEY HAD GONE, I REALIZED PEOPLE
LIKE CHRIS WHO SERVE THERE COUNTRY,STATE,AND FRIENDS, HAVE ENDED UP TO BE OUR PRESIDENTS. WE ARE
PROUD OF CHRIS!

THE YOCHUM FAMILY SENDS OUR HEARTS TO HIS FAMILY.


"I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. AND IF I GO AND
PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME AGAIN, AND
RECEIVE YOU UNTO MYSELF; THAT WHERE I AM, YE MAY
BE ALSO." JOHN 14: 2,3.

DOUG Yochum
2nd cousin

November 9, 2003

Hey bro! Well as you know, I'm home now, the Army just didn't work out for me. I feel bad, but I feel good about it. There was just no way, not now in life anyways...I'm strugglin too much with life as it is, and it was just added extra stresses to my life. I hope you're still proud of me, I lasted 2 months, that has to count for something, although most the time, I was warming the bench because the Drill Sergeants wouldn't let me do anything cuz of my knee. Oh-well, I tried and gave it my all. Well bro, I really don't know what to say but I love you and I miss you and I'll see you again...until that day...........

Stephanie Betts

November 7, 2003

Chris-
Do you have any idea how much you are thought about? I am sure you do, but bet you would have never known it while you were alive. Just the other night, K and I layed in bed talking about the things that we had done as couples, only a year ago. Those memories are oh so fresh still. We were just looking forward to the birth of Trenton, making plans to go out to Glover's for the Fright Trail and I, little Chris and Taylor had been just plain lucky enough to have been introduced to you and Shannon. Can't say the last year has been easy, but we are all making it in the best ways we know how. Please keep watching over all of us and guiding us to watch over each other. I know that you are keeping a special eye over the East Point crew...just help K stay safe while working through the night. (The night shift scares me.) Thanks for giving us Trenton to brighten the days with his smiles and laughter. I always look forward to being able to give him kisses and love when I see him....E (He is going to be one handsome boy!!)

October 11, 2003

I am extremely saddned to hear of this fine officers death, even though we are so far apart I am very saddned to hear a brave officer had to give their life up holding the law. I can tell from all the reflections left that you are a very well respected and loved person. May God take care of you and your family. Rest easy Brother In Blue!

PC Warner
British Police Officer

October 1, 2003

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Author Unknown

made me think...all of its so true, if i knew it was ur last day, i would of called and told u that i love you.......

Brian J. Betts
Ofc. C.R. Betts' Youngest Brother

September 8, 2003

A Part Of America Died

Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side

The suspect that killed him
Will stand up in court
With counsel
Demanding his rights

While a young widowed mother
Must work for her kids
And spend many
Long lonely nights

The beat that he walked
Was a battlefield too
Just as if
He'd gone off to war

Though the flag of our nation
Won't fly at half-mast
To his name
They will add a gold star

Yes
Somebody killed a policeman today
In your hometown
Or mine

While we slept in comfort
Behind our locked doors
A cop
Put his life on the line

Now his ghost walks a beat
On a dark city street
And he stands
At each new rookie's side

He awnsered the call
Of himself gave his all
And
A Part Of America Died

Author Unknown

i love u chirstopher, we all miss u.......

Brian Betts
Chris's youngest brother

September 6, 2003

hey boss it's been a minute since i've written to ya, but you know. Well Well Well..... ole slap nutz is riding the the desk for awhile, i don't mind it a good one. that makes two now K9 and this one that you have given up for me. it's doesn't stop does it. even when your gone from here your still giving. i'm sure you know and are laughing your a$$ off at how dumb he is for doing what he did, bout time..... well better late than never he got what was comming. mama and the boys are doing good. josh made it in now he has gotta make it through, he'll be fine i know. hope you get a chance to visit your new spot in lima, i heard it turned out nice hope you like it. wtf is with the lawn crew out there don't they know how to avoid items on gravestones????? you and your scouting got me thinking and guess what i'm taking on my own little den (look-out scouts) i figured if it worked on you it might have a chance on crestan....lol. well i'm gonna run (almost- fast walking now) i'll talk at ya later. be good and rest easy partner.

Coiméadaí mo dheartháir

Mo Mo
East Pirnt (Training Div.) Ha Ha Ha

September 5, 2003

Chris,
Just wanted to thank you for the help. I got into the academy! We all miss you so much. You will always be in my thoughts, and are a big inspiration to me. Thanks again bro.

Joshua T. Kohlrieser

August 29, 2003

Hey Chris. It's August 21, 2003....tomorrow is 8 months since the accident. Maybe that is why I'm so down this week...I really miss you bro. There are days that go by so slow, fast, horribly, and good....today is just a horrible day. I'm spending time w/ Josh (my bf) and I want to be happy. I don't want to miss on anything...but it is hard having thoughts about you in the back of my mind. I really miss you. I can't stop thinking about you. I can't get away from the horrible visions that I have. The ones that I have right before I fall asleep, I see you, I see the car hit you, I feel as if I am right there. I can't sleep at night anymore, and it really sucks. I haven't talked to the skies lately, so maybe that is why I'm not doin to good with you. I haven't had our evening/night talks. But I just wanted to let you know, that I haven't forgotten about you, I still miss you (always will), and I will always love you. Plus I will always have regrets of not knowing you more as my brother as I wish I had now, but things happened back earlier in life, and I was too stubborn and selfish to hang w/ my brothers and sister....still am I suppose. I guess nothin has really changed, although it should. I love you Chris, I always will. I will always think about you, and I will always miss you!

Stephanie
sister

August 21, 2003

Chris,
Another amazing thing occured tonight. I was sitting outside at like midnight and not a star was in sight, because of the stupid clouds. Then I started to talk to you, acting like you were there (which to those who believe, you are), and one star appeared. I then just stared at that star and I felt better, because I felt like I was directly talking to you. I walked outside not even a half hour later, and the sky was full of stars. It is soo amazing how things work out like they do. At least there are angels looking down, and at least I know you're listening to me...when I need a good kick in the a$$.
Later brother...love you!

Pvt. Stephanie Betts

just thinkin bout you!

mandi
hpd

God Chris, it's been a while since I've read these reflections. It's been 7 months since your passing, and it really sucks. I can't stop thinking about you, and half the time, I can't quit crying, but I doubt if anyone notices. I enjoyed my time down in Georgia the first week of July, spending time with Shannon and Trenton really made me happy. But then it sucked, cuz you weren't there, I was staying in your house, sleeping on your couch, playing with Trenton,playing with your dog and I felt bad. Those times are suppose to be for you...and it really sucks, cuz you never had the chance to say good-bye, say I love you to the ones you loved, you never got a second chance. As I sit here and read the reflections ppl have left, it makes me feel proud for you. You had an impact on a lot of ppl's lives, especially mine. I'm now in the army, and somedays I'm not sure why I signed and other days I'm happy I signed. I did it for you, but most importantly, I did it for myself. I am sure you'll be there during my training days, kicking me in the a$$ to keep on going, even on the days I just want to give up. I will always look up in the sky for the answers that you have.

On an exciting note, on June 28th, I was standing on the pool deck talking to you. Do you remember what happened. I asked for a sign from you, and no longer than a second a shooting star came flashing across the sky. I smiled the biggest smile I have smiled in the longest time, cuz I know for a fact now where you are. And it feels great to know that whenever I need you or need to talk to, I know what way my head needs to turn. Thank you bro. I love you and I miss you sooo much. Rest in peace...

Pvt. Stephanie Betts

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.

And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.

Anonymous

rest in peace my brother in blue.you can now patrol the streets of gold.protect us ones that are left.

k.t.mcgee
denison pd,tx

Chris,
As I am sure you know, we are always thinking of you. I just wanted to ask for your help to get through this road ahead. I know you are aware of what's going on so I just ask for your support bro. Until we meet again, help me to be strong and always know your an inspiration to us all. We Love You!

Joshua T. Kohlrieser

Dear Friends, Family and Co-workers,
Please dont greave for me, for i am in a better place. It may look like im not there but I am. Im watching over all of you with a carefull eye. I love you all......

Anonymous

Dear Friends, Family and Co-workers,
Please dont greave for me, for i am in a better place. It may look like im not there but I am. Im watching over all of you with a carefull eye. I love you all......

Hey, big bro, its has been almost 7 months sinc you accident and every single day i think of you. Its hard b/c all of my happest memories of me and you make me break down and cry. the main reason i do this is b/c me and you well dont have that many memories, ya we were brothers but i cant remember any good memories. just stories that people tell me about you. but i guess those will work.

i have a favor a to ask you. i think everyone knows what its is, and that is to help me get better grades. im entering the 11th grade and i have 2 more years to get my grades up so i can get in a decent military field. i just need some help, and your the only one who will. so please help me i made a promise to myself to follow ur footsteps, many years ago, and well its slacked off, but now i think its time for me to kick myself in the _____ and do it, i want to prove that i can but you have to help me. please. well chris its getting late so i better let you go, my u please watch over me and the rest of our family, i hope you had time to stop in over at the hahn's house b/c they think of you every day. well till we see you again take care.
i love you bro

Brian J. Betts
Brother

Chris,
I don't know what is up with today but I woke up crying after dreaming about you all night. Every song I have heard this morning reminds me of you. I am working on the house and thought about when you helped me paint it. I looked at my dirt bike and saw you riding it on the track and remembered how I thought you were gonna bust your a$$. TJ looks so much like you that it is scary. Every time he smiles I wonder if you are in his mind playing with him. Chris, what happened, why you? I got hit twice and walked away. I deserved it more... This has been the worst day since you died... I can't stop crying. I miss you! Please tell god to watch over the rest of us, we need all the help we can get. I don't ever wanna feel this way again. Help Jamie get better, I need him back at work; I miss him too. Oh yeah... I f you're leaving smiles today, leave me one, I need it.

Anonymous

hey boss thanks for the lighter.... just little subtle hints that your hanging around. well both houses are still standing and no one got burned or blown up this year (damn). tj got an experience with fireworks for some reason he didn't like the booms and bangs, (just wait 'til he'll soon be tossing them at me...lol like father like son.) i know your laughing at all the ka ka that you left back here (thanks jackass) anyway try to help a brother out a little. hey i'm gonna run ( hahaha) ya right (more like limp...) talk at ya later .

mo mo

Chris,
You are missed so much by everyone who's lives you touched. Words can't express how much of an impact you have had on my life. Every day I think of you, wishing you were here. I hope to follow you, I have a test for a police department next week down in Georgia and I know you will be their with me to help me through. We all miss you, and feel safe knowing that you are watching over us.

Joshua T. Kohlrieser

Chris,

This would have been your first father's day. I'm so sorry that you can't be here to see Trent. He's getting so big and growing up so fast. He looks like you more and more everyday. I know you're proud. I love you and miss you, brother. Keep us safe!

Detective Chad J. Burton
East Point Police Department

Such a horrible, unbelievable sad and tragic incident. It makes me angry to hear how he lost his life at the hands of idiots that drive on our highways, and saddens me that a young beautiful women and young child is left behind. Rest easy my brother in blue for you are truly an American HERO! God will watch over your wife and child.
My sincere condolences to his wife, the Betts family and the East Point Police Department. May you find comfort from the LORD in this most difficult time in your life. God Bless........

Ptlm. D. W. Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department