Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job. 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

Prayers and thoughts from your partners in the US Secret Service Uniformed Division.

Anonymous

Your dry humor will be missed as will your abilities as an officer. Seems like yesterday we were at the gym laughing about old times.It was a shock to hear the news.
God bless your daughter.Ride on in heaven.

Scott Pastor

Scott Pastor

Gerry,

A man is never truely gone until he is forgotten. You will never be forgotten. God speed my brother.

Police Officer Steve Bourasa
San Diego Police

Words cannot express our sadness and sorrow for this terrible loss. It is with a very heavy heart that we extend our condolences to your family and friends. We will miss your wonderful smile and your friendship dearly. You brought joy to so many people.

Rest in peace Jerry Griffin. You will be truly missed.

Bonnie Carnow
citizen

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 Officer Griffin 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 fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Gerald be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Griffin's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out especially to his daughter. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Gerald is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Gerald was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - E.O.W. (01/03/03)

Rest easy brother. You will not be forgotten

Andi-CJ student

I share my deepest sympathies with the family and friends of this fallen hero, may god bless you all.

Patrolman Matthew G. Butcher
Brimfield PD , Ohio

Rest in peace, my Brother.

PO Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

Officer Griffin,You fought the good fight, your watch here is over, however, your memories will sustain those who will miss you most. To his daughter, your father joins a select group of Heros who gave their lives to save others, there is no greater act on this earth. Please know that there are many who are praying for you now and in the future, your Dad will have your back.

KY Peace Officer Isaiah 40:31

When one of us falls in the line of duty, we all feel the pain that comes with losing a brother or sister. And if there is any good that comes from a tragedy like this, it is a reminder that all police officers are heros on a daily basis.

Officer Griffin, God Bless you and watch over us.
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Officer Mike Vafeados #1009
Palomar College Police Department

Officer Mike Vafeados
Palomar College Police Department

We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Officer Gerald Griffin, especially to his 15 year-old daughter. Your Dad is a hero. Our prayers are with you.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

It is with deepest sorrow that I leave my condolences with the family, friends, and fellow-officers of Gerald Griffin. May God be with all of you to comfort and help you through this tragic time in your lives.

Watch over the rest of your brothers and sisters in blue Gerald, as you rest with God in Heaven.

Detective Todd McBride
West Jordan Police Department, UT

God bless...

Sergeant M.P. Howard
Thomasville Police Dept. N.C.

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Griffin's daughter, family, friends and co-workers. You are never alone in your pain and grief. 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

officer griffin rest now dear brother your earthly police job is over now so you have a more beautiful beet now as one of god's special officers helping him in heaven you will be missed by all tho here on earth my brother god speed.

Sgt J.E.Warhurst
Fugitive Recovery Agent

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

My thoughts and prayers are with the daughter, and brothers in blue of this brave man. May he rest in peace. To his daughter know that he is keeping watch from above.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

God bless and keep you Jerry. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Put in a good word for us up there. Sleep well brother.

Rick King
San Diego Police Department

To Officer Griffin 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

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer
Gerald Griffin. May God be at your side during these difficult times. He is in our prayers.




Good Bless Him..

Patrol Officer. R.Gomez
Pinecrest Police, Florida

Never forgotten.

1658
KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TN

Our deepest sympathy to the daughter and family of Police Officer, Gerald Griffin, also to his co-workers and friends.
May the Lord comfort you at this time.

Sincerely,
Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff (Douglas County,Oregon)
Morris Lyn Taylor
EOW 09-14-02

A remembers man is never forgotten,

“But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers”

Anonymous