Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May Officer Christopher Betts and all brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement that have paid the ultimate price to protect the innocent rest in peace in the Kingdom of God forever... Rest in peace brother.. now you join the ranks of St. Michael's army in heaven... God Bless your family and friends at the East Point Police Dept. You are a true hero.

Anonymous

My thoughts and sorrow goes out the Betts' family and his brothers and sisters in blue who he worked with. God Bless

Officer Eric Milchak
Chattanooga Police Department

I am deeply sadden at the loss of Officer Betts. So very young and a new father. My prayers are with this officer's family and co-worker. May you rest in peace with those who have gone on before you............John 15:13

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

To the wife, family and friends of Officer Betts, and the East Point Police Dept. your brothers and sisters in Florida grieve with you and ask our Lord to wrap you in his healing arms.

Though our badges may be different we fight the same evils. Rest in peace my brother, we will continue the fight in your honor.

To the injured officer, we ask our Lord to touch you with a healing hand and pray for a full recovery.

Anonymous

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Betts family and the officers of the East Point Police Department over the tragic loss of Officer Christopher Betts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and fellow officers during this tragic time. Our brother Christopher has gone to patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. May our brother Christopher rest in peace. May God bless the Betts family in their time of grief. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger, Ret.
LBCCPD

Thank your for your service. You will never be forgotten.

Andi -Criminal Justice Student

God bless you and your family. Such a tragic event, especially 3 days before Christmas. Rest in peace brother.

Ptl. Matt Morton
Traverse City Police Department, Traverse City, Michigan

Rest in peace Brother

Anonymous

I have just got home from my shift and sit down to unwind before calling it a night and decided to check in on this site. I was taken aback at this tragic loss. The words are hard to find to express the sorrow that I feel for your wife and young son and for your department. I know that you are in good hands now, and I'm sure that your family will be also. My prayers will be with your family and department during the upcoming holiday's. May GOD be with you all and GOD bless you Officer Betts.

Officer Darcy Meade
Kosciusko County Sheriff, Warsaw IN

May your soul find peace brother.

Dan Dalley eow 06-04-01

Officer John T. Coughran
Fruita Police Department

MAY GOD BLESS THE YOUNG WIFE AND 7 WEEK OLD SON OF OFFICER BETTS.SOME DAY,IT IS HOPED THAT THE SON WILL READ THESE REFLECTIONS AND KNOW THAT HIS DAD WAS TRULY A HERO.OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY,FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.ALSO OUR PRAYERS.OUR PRAYERS ALSO TO THE INJURED OFFICER FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

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

My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time off sorrow here on this earth, and time of Joy in Gods Heaven. The Angels are rejoycing to receive another and present him with his wings. I know he will be missed down here but you and I, along with my other brothers and sisters in BLUE will have another Guardian Angel.

Sgt. Cherilyn Bryant
Chattanooga Police Dept.

You will not be forgotten, Brother

MCSD

This morning (12/22/2002) my wife's great grandmother called me to tell me of Officer Betts Death. Mrs. Miller is the widow of a 31 year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department. Mrs. Miller was in tears over this tragic incident and was worried about me. I have known Mrs. Miller for more than 20 years so she is like a grandmother to me. She worries about me and my younger brother (Also a GCPD Sergeant) and relives the years of worry she had as a policeman's wife. She reminded me to be safe as she does frequently. She also asked that I remember Ofc. Betts and his wife and son in my prayers. I will...God Bless and keep you all in your time of great sorrow and know that God Loves Policemen and Ofc. Betts is safe now.

Corporal Daniel A. Llorens
Gwinnett County Police Department

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll pray for you & your family. (especially, your son). 12/22/02

Officer Matthew Kelly
Haverford Twp Police, PA

There are no words that we can say that will express our thoughts for this family and young son at this time that has not already been said. Just know that our prayer is that at this time of year that Jesus Christ will meet this void now and in the future untill you are reunited once again in heaven.

Romans 12:21 "Be not overcome with evil, But overcome evil with good."

Major David C. McCart
Henry County Sheriff's Office Ga.

My family thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Detective G.J. Roberson
East Point Police Department, GA

To the Family and friends of Officer Betts,

It is difficult to know what to write to provide courage and sympathy when a brother or sister has fallen. Just know that there are a lot of us who care and are with you in spirit during your time of grief.

Some of us make it to retirement, others do not, but we still are family and when one is hurt everyone hurts.

May you find the strength and comfort to endure your loss and continue on when the time comes, down the path of life.

Retired Investigator Dwight Christensen
Riverside County Sheriff, Riverside California

To the family of Officer Betts,

We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

James and Christine Woodward
John 3:16

Investigator James Woodward
Rochester Police Department

REST IN PEACE BROTHER..... YOUR TOUR IS DONE. WE HAVE THE WATCH......

SPECIAL AGENT
SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED)

I am so very sorry for the loss this family has suffered. I reflect on how many times I too had been involved in fights with perps on the side of I-285 when I worked for East Point. I wanted to send my love to the family as well as my friends at East Point PD. Firth

Ofc. Gordon Firth
Austell Police Dept.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Betts family and the East Point Police Department...Thank you for being our hero's

DJ Coursen, surviving spouse
Cpl.AJ Coursen, Beaufort County,SC Sheriffs office,EOW:01-08-02

Last night just when everyone was talking about how tired we were and how we were looking foward to a day off this horrific tragedy occured- it was then when the tears fell and hearts broke that everyone just looked at each other and realized that TIRED had just began! All of Chris's law enforcement family morns his death, and still cry for his wife and small child. Hopefully his wife will understand that ALL of her husbands lawenforcement family and civilian friends will always be here for her! ALWAYS! In loving memory of Chris.....

Communication Officer Amanda Massey
Hapeville Police Department

Brother, it saddens me to hear what happened. God bless your Family during this time. You will be missed by your loved ones and also your family in Blue. Thank you for keeping the peace on earth.

Officer Alejandro Lopez
Chattanooga Police Dept.

My heart goes out to Officer Betts, his wife and new son. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service.

Special Agent
FBI