Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed my brother. Please help protect those of us who continue in this never ending struggle for justice. God bless you, your family and friends.

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."
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

Deputy Michael Shannon,

Thank you for serving your county and country and may GOD be with you and your family at this trying time. GODS SPEED!

Rest in peace, brother.

Police Officer
Shorewood Hills Police Department, WI

another senseless loss, rest in peace man in blue,

David Howe
Indianapolis Park Rangers

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY SHANNON, HIS
FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS..

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord hold you all close to HIS heart while your department and family members grieve this loss. You are a soldier who will not be forgotten!

Detective Corporal Lisa S Satcher
Gainesville Florida P. D.

To Deputy Shannon 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

AS WE BEGIN OUR CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY....OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU...

POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE'S 45TH SESSION
CHESAPEAKE POLICE DEPT., CHES., VA

It hurts me to hear that another officer was murdered in the line of duty. Deputy Sheriff Shannon is another fallen hero. My brother-in-law, Dan Starnes, is one as well. I know what his family is feeling & if I could take away the pain from them, I would. No one should have to go thru the pain of losing a loved one like this. My prayers are with the Shannon family.

brenda mount

Take comfort in knowing we all are one family.
Our department, and its' members, are there for you at all times.

Gresham Police Benevolent Group

Rest in peace, friend.

Patrolman
North Dakota

May God bless you and your family.

Anonymous

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Michael Shannon. My thoughts are with you.

What a tragedy.

My heart goes out to all of this brave officer's family, colleagues, friends and coworkers. We all shaere in the gried as we are all family of the badge.Adams County lost one of its finest in a senseless and cowardly act.

He now patrols the streets of Heaven with St. Michael. God Bless and everyone stay safe.

Another brave domestic soldier is called home for the final end of tour.

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools Law Enforcement, Avery Dist.

Deputy Shannon, thank you for your devotion to duty and service to community and country. May God grant your family closure, and a comforting peace, knowing that you are serving him as an officer on heaven's streets. God speed to your assignment, you've done well.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

So sorry for another senseless death. What a scarey position you found
yourself in...just wish the outcome could have been different. Thank
you for your sacrifice and may God be with all those who mourn your
loss.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

Rest easy brother. We will never forget you and will carry on the fight.

Deputy C. Vinson
Coosa Co. Sheriffs Dept.

God Bless you, Deputy Shannon. May you rest in peace.

Anonymous

Another sad day for America. We will never forget your service and courage, rest in peace brother. We will keep your friends and family in prayer.

Carl Wortham
Son of Glenn T. Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

Our prayers are with your family. Thank you for your service. You will be missed on the thinner blue line!

PTLM
Westmoreland PD

Rest easy, brother. May God comfort your loved ones and know you will not be forgotten. We will continue for you.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Shannon for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

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.

Anonymous

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Shannon. God Bless...

Deputy Scott David Bjornstad P-25
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

DEPUTY SHANNON: REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOUR SHIFT HAS ENDED A JOB WELL DONE! I'M SURE YOU DID YOUR FAMILY PROUD AND I JUST WISH THAT YOUR LIFE HAD NOT ENDED SO EARLY. WE GO TO WORK EACH DAY LIKE MANY OTHERS DO, BUT OUR SAFE RETURN HOME IS NOT ALWAYS GUARANTEED.
THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT JOB YOU DID AND THE PEOPLE YOU HELPED, WE WILL CARRY ON BUT WE WILL NOT FORGET THE BRIGHTEST STAR (BADGE) IN THE SKY.

Anonymous

Your bravery and courage will be remembered. My sympathies to the members on the Adams Co. S.O. and to the family of Dep. Shannon. Rest in peace brother for we have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department