Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother Joshua, you will not be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

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 Lancaster 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

God bless you sir. May the Lord watch over those you leave behind. You are a hero.

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

God Speed Our Young Brother In Blue !

Sgt J.E.Warhurst
Fugitive Enforcement Agent

For the third time in as many years we say good bye to another hero from the Fresno County Sheriffs Dept. Rest well deputy, for now you Eric, and Dennis are now watching Fresno County form a much better place.

Jeff Connell Community Volunteer
Atwater Police Dept.

May God comfort your wife, family and department in this time of turmoil. Now you may patrol the streets of gold.

PLS
Buffalo NY Police Dept

It's so sad that Deputy Lancaster lost his life at such a young and vibrant age, but such a blessing and privildge that the department had his heart and soul for a part of his short life. Sending my sympathy and prayers to Mrs. Lancaster and family. As well as to all the deputy's in our great department. Never forget!!!!

R.Rivera-deputy wife
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

To Deputy Lancaster 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

God bless you i know how you feel and will be praying for you

donna hicks widow of Officer Glenn Hicks

My heart and prayers go out to the wife, family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Lancaster. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Deputy Lancaster and continue your watch from above now. Thank you for a job well done.

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

Another hero has had his life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Lancaster. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Lancaster family and the deputies of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department over the tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Lancaster. Another brother officer has gone to join the ranks of St. Michael's force to patrol the streets of heaven. May God bless the Lancaster family and the deputies of the Fresno County Sheriff's Department during this sad time. May our brother Joshua rest in peace. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger, Ret.
LBCCPD

Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
PA State Police

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY LANCASTER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. I AM SADDENED TO HEAR THAT ANOTHER OFFICER TO BE TAKEN IN THE LINE OF DUTY. AT THE AGE OF 16 I WAS A TROUBLED TEEN AND LEAD AUTHORITIES ON A CHASE THE PERSON I WAS WITH ENDED UP CRASHING THE VEHCILE NO OFFICERS WERE HURT BUT I STILL CRINGE EVERYTIME I THINK I COULD HAVE GOTTEN AN OFFICER HURT OR KILLED. I HOPE THAT IF ANY ONE READS THIS THAT THEY WILL LOOK AT THE NEXT TIME THEY SEE THE LIGHTS AND SIRENS IN THEIR REAR VIEW MIRROR TO JUST PULL OVER AND LET THESE FINE PEOPLE DO THEIR JOBS. IT TOOK ME ALONG TIME TO APOLOGIZE TO THOSE I HURT BUT NOW I HAVE MADE PEACE WITH MYSELF FOR THE CRIMES I DID AND THOSE I HURT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND DEPARTMENT DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT. YOUR MEMORY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BUT HONORED.

REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS.

ASTON, PA

Anonymous

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Joshua Lancasters family, friends, and co-workers with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department.

God bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat our brother.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

We are truly saddened at Josh's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

Brother...you are our hero today and always. Rest easy Blue Angel. To the family and friends of Joshua...Lean on us, we are here for you "always."

CPD, Ohio Retired

Rest in peace. We have the watch now.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

All too soon the Fresno County Sheriff's Department has lost another officer in the line of duty. My thought and prayers are with his family in this time of grief. May God grant John as special place with him.

kathleen Bakergumprecht-Davies
Attorney

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hands

Anonymous