Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No word nor thoughts can express the sadness of a horrific loss for you and your family....may the love of God comfort you and your son. And may we all thank God for the ultimate sacrifice Officer Betts made for us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Annonymous
Nashville, TN

My heart is broken to know what has happened.
To the family of Officer Betts; I pray that the living God will give you peace during these times of questions and comfort during this time of sorrow.
In Christ Jesus Name I Pray
Chaplain Scott Whitmire

Chaplain Scott Whitmire
Simpsonville Police Department, SC

God bless this hero, his family, friends, and department. My deepest sympathies go out to all of you.

Andrew
Baltimore City Police

THAT IS REALLY SAD TO LOOSE HIM RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ..AND HIS POOR 7 WEEK OLD SON WILL NEVER GET TO KNOW HIM...THIS IS REALLY SAD..MAY HE REST IN PEACE FOREVER

LT.LOUIS BROWN
CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER, SUPERWALMART,SENECA PA.

My heart and prayers go out to Officer Betts wife, coworkers, family and friends. May his son always be told of what a true HERO his daddy is and may God be with his wife in this terrible time of tragedy. Rest in peace Office Betts and continue your watch from above now.

Deb Azure
Mother of Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/2002

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God"
Matthew 5:9


The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

We miss you Chris. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Det. K. Ralls
East Point Police Dept.

My thoughts and prayers are with the wife and small son of Officer Betts. I really cannot find the right words to fill such a huge void that has come into this families life. When I returned home from duty last night I just figured today would be another day. But when I passed the Gwinnett County Sheriffs Office and observed the flags lowered I got an empty feeling in my stomach. The horror of what I have just read about a local young officer is disturbing. All I can say is that the family is not alone, you have an extended family in blue that will always be there for you. I hope that when Officer Betts' son grows up he will understand that his Daddy was a true hero. Rest in peace brother.

"Greater love hath no man than when he lays his life down for another" John 15:13

Officer Shane Pierce
Lawrenceville PD

Help to watch over those who will continue carrying the flame of justice for you. Godspeed.

Dep. M.ichael Moore
Warren County S.O.

My sorows goes out to Officer Betts faimly his cause will still go on and never die.

Deputy K.Kearns
Randolph Co. Sheriffs Offc.

My heart goes out to Officer Betts, His wife and his very young son. May god be with you.

Anonymous

Such a horrible, unbelievable sad and tragic incident. My heart hurts badly after reading this. So young with such a young family and around the holidays. Horrible...
To the young wife of Officer Betts; Be strong during this terrible time, I can't imagine your pain. Do not remember Christopher for how he died, but for how he lived his life. That is the true measure of a hero and Officer Bett's died a hero and will always be remembered as such. Never let your young son forget what a great man his dad was and that he was and is: a hero to all of us. May God give you strength and courage. Christopher is watching over you from above as an angel in blue. Rest in peace and God bless you Officer Betts. I will never forget your story. To Officer Bett's fellow officers: stay strong and carry on in Christopher's name.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
CPD, NY

Another fine officers life taken too soon.
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Betts. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

God bless those left behind. When you get discourged, just remember what to do; reach out to Jesus, he's reaching out to you. Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates

Another officer sent to God's Watch May his family, friends, & co workers know that God will keep him safe in Heaven above.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tragic event.

God Bless you all.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen

Rest in peace my brother, God will watch over and protect your wife and child.

Patrolman
Brookhaven Police Dept. PA

Rest in peace, Officer Betts. You are patrolling the streets of gold with some of our finest heros now. You'll be in good company there! Thank you for sacrificing your life to make others safe. May God bless your family, friends and department.

Melody Houston

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."


My heart goes out to this officer's young family. May God bless you and be with you...
God speed my brother


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

My thoughts are with Officer Betts,his family, and department. We shall continue the good fight so that these horror stories may some day end.

Patrol Officer Paul W. Nahass
Needham Police Dept.,Massachusetts

MY HEART HURTS FOR THIS OFFICERS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS. I WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU, MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED.


KELLY VAN KREVELEN
SISTER OF OK TROOPER CHRIS VAN KREVELEN
J952 11-28-02

Kelly Van Krevelen
Communications Division EPD, Enid Oklahoma

To one of our very young brothers in blue from Georgia. 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

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER BETTS.

OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME OF NEED.

SGT T. SCOTT
LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMNET

From all of your brother Troopers in Tennessee, Your dedication to your calling in life will never be forgotten. May God truly send his richest blessings to your department and family. Your memory will live on through the work that we do each day. Rest in peace our brother, and please be with us.

Trooper Matt Fagiana
Tennessee Highway Patrol

Human words and thoughts fail to comfort a family in this time of loss. The prayers of every law enforcement officer and their families go out to the love ones who are left behind.
May our God of comfort and love cradle you in his arms. Another brave life given to protect others. John 15: 13

Sgt. R. Van Krevelen 643
Enid Police Deparmen
Enid, Oklahoma
Surviving Father of J 952 OHP 11-28-02

Sgt. R. Van Krevelen
Enid Police Department

My deepest condolences to Officer Christopher Betts wife, friends and fellow officers. It makes me very sad to read, eventhoug we were not working even in the same country, nor continent, that yet another young officer was lost in the line of duty. I guess God had some greater plans for you, Officer Betts. See you in the eternity hero.

Anonymous

No words can express the sorrow I feel for the Betts family. Our prayers are with Officer Betts, his family and friends. God bless you.

PO Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police