Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

April 26, 2005

Captain Best, Once again a loved one that was taken from us all to soon. I did not know Capt. Best all that well, but my wife was an investigator under his command. She was always telling me how much of a great boss, listener and friend he was, and the few conversations I had with Capt. Best you could tell her description of him was dead on accurate. Like the poem says " You've done your time in hell, now walk a beat in Heaven". rest in Peace capt. you will never be forgotten.

Deputy Joshua A. Stine
York Co, Sheriff's Office, York, PA

February 5, 2005

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 5, 2004

Jerry (Big Buddy),

You will always be my hero.

Little Buddy

February 21, 2004

"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight but they are always looking down upon us."
- Jean Paul Richter

Jerry, you're not forgotten ...
November 13, 2003

Anonymous

November 13, 2003

I was a friend and co-worker of Jerry K. Best for 12 years. Jerry was larger than life, both in statute and heart. He became my friend when I first joined the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Jerry always had time to talk, teach, or lend support when I needed a friend. His good ol'e country boy approach to life made him special. On May 25th, 2003 I visited the Police Memorial in Washington D.C. Viewing Jerry's name on the wall of honor was very difficult. Our motorcycle club, the Nam Knights of America, recognized all fallen officers nationwide on that day. I honored Jerry by calling out his name in a rememberance ceremony. I will continue to call out Jerry's name every year. He will not be forgotten, if we keep his memory alive in our hearts.

Officer Edward )(D.C.) DellaCroce
North Carolina State Capitol Police

September 2, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Captain Best's family, friends and co-workers. You will never be alone in your grief as your law enforcement family will always be with you.
Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

Oh, how very sad! And since this just happened in Nov. I know the pain is still very fresh. It will be 3 months tomorrow. I wish I could think of something to say to comfort you, but realize this is a God size task. He is the healer and redeemer.
I pray that He holds you in the palm of His hand and supplies all your needs in Christ Jesus. He loves you so very, very much and He feels your sorrow as much as you do. May His presence be very real to all of you in your season of grief. God bless. Thank you Capt. Best for your many dedicated years of faithful service!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

My thoughts a prayers go out to the family of Captain Bush. Let god be with you in this hard time. Rest in peace and god bless!!!

Daughter of Deupty Dennis McElderry
Bloomfield Ia

You know......how thoughtful of a man to put another creature out of its misery. Just a simple good deed led to an unfortunate incident. It took a while for you name to appear here, but deserving of its honor, you are. May you know rest in a better place than here.

Anonymous

To the wife, friends and coworkers of Captain Best remember that he is a true hero and died doing what he loved. He will continue his watch from above now.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/02

I come to this site everyday and it never ceases to amaze me at the dedication my brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement give to their communities every day in the course of our jobs. Whether city, county, or rural every officer I have read in this site have given their lives for their fellow man. I know God is rewarding them, but it is terribly sad to read some of these reflections and the pain of the ones left behind. Please know we are praying for you, Mrs. Best, and to Captain Best, thank you for your selfless service.
KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

To our brother in blue 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

My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by your death. 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

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. In pace requiescat, Rest in peace! Keep a watch on the rest of us as we go on shift each day.

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)

Isaiah 40:31

Officer Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus PD, TN

Jerry was a great friend and a more than fair and compassionate boss. I miss him terribly. Thank you, Jerry, for your dedication to the people of Wayne County. Thank you Donna, for sharing Jerry with us. The world is a lesser place because of your passing. Thank you, brother.

Dave Disch
Formerly Wayne County Sheriff's Office

ANOTHER BROTHER IN BLUE LOST FOREVER.. MAY HE REST IN PEACE FOREVER

PARKING METER MONEY COLLECTOR STEVE BEST
PITTSBURGH POLICE DEPT