Fayette Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, June 7, 2003
Reflections for Officer Arnold Gunther Strickland
Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Thank you for all that you have done!
Ofcr CD Roberts
Tucson (Az) Police Dept
All our thoughts and prayers are with Arnold's family, community, and he's brothers/sisters in blue. Though our paths never crossed we still mourn your loss. God Bless.
Daphne Godwin, Communications Officer
Rainsville Police Department, Rainsville Alabama
It is so tragic that another officer lost his life. You made the ultimate sacrifice of protecting all of us. You will not be forgotten. May god bless you and your family, friends, and co-workers. May you rest in peace.
Youngstown Police department
May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family. Rest in peace brother.......
Trooper - Troop M
Pennsylvania State Police
Officer Strickland,
I mourn your loss; the loss of your life, the loss to your community, the loss to your comrades, and certainly the loss to your family. I hope that if you did not have the opportunity to know St. Michael in this cruel world that you are getting to know him in Heaven.
I am saddened that your death was the result of yet another law enforcement officer murder. I am still astonished at the evil which lurks in some men’s souls; that which causes them to commit these senseless acts of killing over insignificant events, when not confronted with self-defense.
I hope that your loss is publicly recognized and understood, and that the murderer does not become the object of sympathy as it so often happens. We too suffer the common shrift as victims of being lost in the shuffle, of being sidelined in deference to the “offender’s personal problems.” We will keep watch in your case and remind others of your sacrifice.
God bless your eternal soul.
Deputy Chris Harper
Putnam County SO, Georgia
Thank you, Officer Strickland for your sacrifice. You have fought the good fight, enjoy Heaven.
KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31
On behalf of my agency and myself I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Officer Strickland's family and coworkers. I am grateful for his many years of service. He will not be forgotten by his brothers in blue.
Sgt. Peter D. Folmar
Pelham Police Dept.
Rest easy brother
Master Detective
Chesterfield County PD
My thoughts and prayers are extended to each and every person that has been affected by the loss of this outstanding and courageous officer and his coworkers.
The law enforcement family has been dealt a blow, but as a family we must endure.
To Officer Strickland, Corporal Crump and Dispatcher Mealer, thank you for making a difference during your stay here.
Rest now and watch over us giving guidance to continue.
Dispatcher Daffy Osborne
Horn Lake Police Department
Thanks for the many years protecting this country and your community, rest easy now, we'll carry on in your memory.
Law enforcement brother in Florida
deputy
florida
The Law Enforcement community mourns the loss of this fine officer. May God be with his family during this tragic time.
Captain Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC
May God bless you and your family and may we never forget your sacrifice.
Officer John Creamer
Tallahassee, FL PD
May God be with your family and friends at this time . A job Well done brother. God Speed. Now your on Heavens beat and we know you are happy. Gone but NOT Forgotten.
Lt. R. Mark Moore
Clinton PD TN.
It was sad to hear that on the day I attended the final rest of my LT. that 2 more officers, and a dispatcher made the ultimate sacrifice for their Department, and their community. My prayers are with your family's, and community as they mourn this great loss God Bless You all
Deputy Sheriff
Pasco Sheriff's Office, FL
Rest in peace brother...
Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax VA
REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN
PFC J.KING
ALEXANDRIA, LA P.D.
to the family of officer strickland we convey our simpathy to you and yours. remmber he his now on gods police force,and will be watching over the rest of his brothers on earth. he is also with all of his brothers that have been killed in the line of duty before him may god bless you. from my family to yours.
kevin rasor uncle of josh rutherford EOW 5-29-03
Thank you Officer Strickland for your sacrafice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family ... you will not be forgotten.
Ofc. M. Wilhelm
Georgetown University Police
On behalf of my husband and myself our thoughts and prayers are wtih the families and friends of Officer Strickland, Corporal Crump and Dispatcher Mealer, and to the Fayette Police Department. We are sorry for this terriable loss. My husband and I are both part of the Law Enforcement family. Officer Strickland, Corporal Crump and Dispatcher Mealer now can join Saint Michael and continue their Law Enforcement career in Heaven. They will walk beside you always.
Det Fletcher/Dispatcher Fletcher
Fallon Police Dept Fallon NV/Walker River Tribal PD Schurz NV
My heartfelt sympathy goes out ot the family and coworkers of Officer Strickland.
Incidents like this show that nothing is ever routine in law enforcement. Rest in peace my friend. Those of us left behind will proudly cover your post on the thin blue line.
Anonymous
We are humbled by your courage.....
We will always find strength and inspiration in your rememberance.....................
Captain Michael P. Iarossi
Rhode Island State Police
Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.
God bless your family.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
Having recently been where the family and friends are, my heart goes out to all of you. I pray that you find peace in knowing that these officers are now patrolling on the peaceful streets of heaven. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon Battle
East Point Police Department, GA
Having recently been where the family and friends are, my heart goes out to all of you. I pray that you find peace in knowing that these officers are now patrolling on the peaceful streets of heaven. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon Battle
East Point Police Department, GA
“May his badge and all it stands for shine brightly throughout eternity”
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