Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Betts Family,


I am sorry to hear of your loss of a great son, husband, father, and friend of mine. Officer Betts was (and still is) an officer that I am greatful to have the opportunity to have worked with. College Park Police Department and East Point Police Department are both saddened to have lost one of our own. I got to know Officer Betts 2 years ago when I started with College Park Police. He will be truly missed by those who have had the honor of working with him.

Thank You Officer C. Betts for being #1 in the eyes of all that you been there for.

From Officer Dontey I. Knight College Park Police Departent

Officer Dontey I. Knight
College Park Police

"THE THIN BLUE LINE"
Among us sent down from Heaven,
are those that walk a Thin Blue Line, that's a given.
Like Guardian Angels to watch over me and you,
these brave heroes that wear the uniform of blue.
We view them only as Police traffic stops,
we do not call them our friends just cops.
Pray we never happen on a chance meeting,
nor pass along in kindness a simple greeting.
However they are so much more than this,
they simply do not see the world as bliss.
Looking into the corners of our deepest fear,
they walk the beat, they dry a tear.
Often delivering messages to our home,
when all is not well and we are alone.
Always coming to us no matter the need,
handle the problem, complete the deed.
Sitting their personal feelings aside,
they do their job, they have great pride.
And if one should fall among life's things,
the badge they wear, turns into wings.


copyright
Katherine Raborn

copyright
01/98

911 communications
Forest Park Police Department, FP, Ga.

Having a small child, a tragedy like yours really hits home. May God bless your family and allow you to watch over them.

Farewell brother,

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Blessings In Jesus to The Betts Family;

My heart and tears are with you all my dear Betts Family. I am sending you prayers, love, for a Family fellow officer who we all will deeply miss. We as a nation lose whenever a hero goes home and indeed Officer Christopher Betts, is and always will be a hero to all those he touched.

Please know we are praying for all those who loved him. God now has a new guardian Angel to watch over the heroes who still serve us in love.

God Be with you all!
My Love, prayers, and Blessings to you my all those in need of comfort this day;

+Rev. Mother Theresa/SRS/OA/JND+

Intercessor and Director of prayer

Please pray with us...at the Sisters of the Rose of Sharon on-line Prayer Ministry.

Rev. Mother Theresa Darin
Sisters of the Rose of Sharon

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Betts... as you read these Reflections, you will know that hearts around the world are breaking for those left behind by this young hero. We pray for your comfort.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

To the family of officer Betts: I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of such a young officer... Please take comfort in the fact that he moved on doing a proud job and his memory will live on... God bless you!!!!!!!!!!

officer michelle klein
louisville divisionof police

May you rest in Peace Officer Betts. I pray that your family will somehow know that our God makes no mistakes, and He will take care of your beautiful wife and child. Mrs. Betts hold fast to those memories and to all of those cherished moments of the past. May God continue to Bless and Keep You.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Betts. May he rest in piece knowing his brother and sister officers will continue in HIS HONOR.

Patrol Officer
New Haven Police Dept., New Haven, CT

To the family of Officer Betts- I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

My deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Christopher Betts.
Anna Hefele
Alberta, Canada

I was hoping that when I looked at ODMP today that there would be no new names to see, but that was not to be. It's heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers go to everyone that Officer Betts knew and loved. If I could change this crazy world so that people who try to uphold the law could be safe, it would indeed be a miracle. Rest in peace.

Deputy Faith Hill
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

To the Wife, Family, Friends and Colleagues of Officer Betts,
I cannot begin to express how sorry I truly am for your loss.
Please continue to stay strong and I hope you all find some peace and comfort knowing that Officer Betts is now in heaven watching over you all. Always remember that he is ALWAYS by your side and he will ALWAYS continue to live through the life of his young son and through all the loving memories you all will cherish forever. May God Bless Officer Betts, his loving wife and son, family, friends and colleagues through this incredibly difficult time and always....again, I am so sorry for your loss.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT.

My heart goes out to the wife and small baby that is left behind there are no words to express the sorrow that your family is feeling. You are in my heart and prayers always. he is now in heaven with our other heroes protecting us from up above..

Erika Mitchell- surviving spouse
OFFICER LARRY B MITCHELL EOW-05-30-01

Dear Heavenly Father
I asked that you be with this officer's family during this difficult time. Let his son grow up safe and strong and protect him as his father gave his life protecting us. Finally let this be the last death for any officer, fireman, emt, or serviceman for the remaining days of 2002.

Anonymous

I grew up in Hapeville, and attended school in East Point, and am now in law enforecement myself. There are also several members of my family that are LE as well, and it feels as though we have lost a brother. We've lost a hometown hero. My heart goes out to his wife and snall child, as well as to Officer Weimann. I pray for Officer's Weinmann's recovery, and to all those whose hearts are affected by this loss, may time heal.

Dawn Westbrook

God Speed you on your journey Officer Betts, thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. I pray that your family and coworkers will be able to relate stories of you to your son in the future, that he may know you and be proud of you. I pray that your wife and family will somehow find a degree of comfort at this time and that your coworkers and friends will be blessed.

K. Rose
Lehi PD

It is never easy to except the fact that another officer has been pulled off the thin blue line. In our hearts, the spirit of this officer....like many, will remain and carry on the tradition to protect and serve. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and the department for this grave loss.

SW
OSP - Retired

You are in our thoughts and prayers...rest in peace

Trooper M.A. Fayle
New York State Police

I met Chris when he started with EPPD about 2 years ago....full of spunk and ready to go.....

Chris was trained by the best and worked as he had been trained....

Chris joined the EPPD Honor Guard Team about a year ago....I knew he'd be alright, because he's been in the Army for several years before....When he dressed in the uniform, he was always tight....a very squared away 'soldier'....

Mostly, I remember Chris for being the 'life of the party'...with the wits and humor to keep you rolling for hours....not too bad at basketball either....

Chris was a great husband to his wife and a new, loving daddy to his son....the perfect family man....

I love you, Chris....and I miss you.....

Detective Chad J. Burton
East Point Police Department, GA

To Officer Betts family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86

God bless you and see you in heaven.

Motor-officer John W. Pretti
Tallahassee Police Department Florida

Prayers go out to the officers and loved ones left behind God Speed Bro

State Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

From one Morning Watch officer to another: We go where others will not go, we do what others will not do.

Officer W. S. Hood, Jr.
Roswell Police Department, GA

THE HAPEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE PRAY THAT THE LORD SURROUNDS YOUR FAMILY WITH THE ANOINTING THAT SENDS COMFORT AND PEACE, WHILE YOU'RE GOING THROUGH THIS LOST IN YOUR FAMILY.

RECEPTIONIST/ ERICA WALKER
HAPEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

May god bless you brother in blue, you have earned your wings of gold. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife, child and co-workers. May they find some comfort.

God Bless!

Detective
Kent County Sheriff Dept