Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Arnold, I hope that you, Crump and Ace wil keep a watch over "102" as he has left us before his time.

Anonymous

Arnold,
Thank you for your dedication to law enforcement and to the people of the city of Fayette and Fayette County.

The sacrifice you made to protect my family and friends in Fayette will always be remembered.

Rest easy "108"
You served us well !

Deputy Barry Corkren
Fayette Couny Sheriff's Department

I could say many great things about this Officer, but the one thing that comes to mind is hero I think all the men and women, that put on the uniform are heros. I have two heros in my family, my dad put on the uniform for 36 years and now my brother wears it. I think that God has a special place, or you could say a metal of honor, for heros like Officer Strikland, and I would say he as received that metal. May God be with Officer Strickland's family and loved ones, and may God be with all you heros who wear the uniform.

Keith Godsey

I grew up close to your community and my father worked with both of you as joining counties many years. I now wear that badge that so many hate and that do not respect us. My heart grieves for you and you family brother. I know that God will be with your family and that you are resting in peace. You did your time in Hell here on this earth serving and protecting for the years that you gave all. I will never forget you brother because I know what you do..... We never know what we are gonna face and I want to say, "I Love You and I hope that God lets us have those FOP meetings in Heaven and we can all be together as Blue once again:):)"

God Let You Rest/Well Done Officer,
Officer Britt Godsey

Patrolman
Amory Police Department

May the families,friends & members of Fayette PD know that the pain of losing Officer Strickland,Officer Crump and Dispatcher Meaders is felt in ever watch. We will never forget the sacrifice you made to make this country a safer place.You will not be forgotten and we will continue to serve in your honor. Thanks for everything you done for everyone and rest in peace my brothers in blue.

Sgt.Steve Hunt
Amory Police Department

arnold, you were such a wonderful,sweetest and caring person that i know. You loved youre job as a dedicated police officer. You loved youre family and friends. ther was nothing that you would not do for them. I am honored to have had you in my life. You and i go way back. You will always be in my heart forever and a day. I will miss youre beautiful smile and youre witty personality. You were my husband for six wonderful years and my best friend for a life time. (thank you.) Arnold i stand up and salute you and all the other law enforcers for keeping us safe and out of harms way. Arnold please watch over us. You and i will meet again in that big blue sky way up younder. I will always love you. I will miss you for days to come. Lots of love. Debra Strickland. (former wife.) Roanoke, va.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Strickland. He is now one of the many heroes keeping watch from above.

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

Rest In Peace my old friend, for we must all make that journey one of these days. Take care of your comrades, "Ace" and "Crump", as I know they will you. You have watched over our communities for all of these years, now you can watch over us from above. Reap your rewards my friend, for you have served your tour of duty on this old earth and now it is time for you to rest. We all will miss you for now, but I look foward to seeing you on the other side. (FRS-51)

Grady L. Evans
Friend

May the Lord bless you, and keep you and make his face shine upon you and may he give you peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice and for dedicating your life to making the world a better place. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families of these heroes...thank you too for your sacrifice.

Special Agent Robert Gaskamp
FBI, Selma, Al. Resident Agency

Hi, Arnold was my Uncle and I would like to thank all of you so much for
all you have done for me and my family. We are so very sorry that this
has happened and wish it never did. I would like to say that I thank each
and every one of you for all you do for the world every day and thank
you for keeping me and my family safe. You all put your life on the line
every day and no one seems to care and I would just like you all to
know I do. Thank you again and I am very sorry.

God bless
Katie Strickland

the strickland family

Officer Stricklands family, co-workers, and many friends are in my thoughts & prayers. Heaven needed more of the best...

OFC Kevin R Turley
City of Jacksonville (AL) Police Department

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of this fallen officer.

Heaven has recieved another angel.

Patrol T. Burgess
Hartselle Police Department

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Strickland's family, friends and co-workers. You will never be alone in your pain and grief. We are all survivors and are here for you.
Psalm 55:22

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

"Friends in Blue"

We have worked together for many years,
It's our voices ringing in your ears.
We try to make those long days brighter,
And hopefully, the load a little lighter.

We send you to the bar-room brawl.
And out in the rain to the nuisance call.
We worry about you day and night.
To make sure every call turns out all right.

We share your sorrows, we share your joys,
That's why we think of you as ... "Our boys."
Then why have we never said to you,
"I'm proud of you ... my friend in blue."

Dispatcher
Horn Lake Police Department

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

You will never be forgotten. God Bless

LEO Wife
NJ

Brother Arnold..God speed. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt Darin Clifton
AL DCNR WFF Enforcement

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Strickland, what a tragedy. May God bless and comfort you during this terrible time. This hero is safe now.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

I was so terribly saddened to learn of Officer Strickland’s death and also the deaths of Corporal Crump and Dispatcher Mealer. I worked with Arnold many years ago when he worked part time for an ambulance service in Demopolis, Al. I also worked as a Police Officer in Tuscaloosa, Al. which is not far from where Arnold worked in Fayette. It is so tragic when we loose those who watch over and protect us. May God comfort and give strength to all who were affected by this horrible tragedy . Arnold, rest peacefully in GOD’S presence and thank you for all you gave.

Deputy Mark Brown
Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Florida

REST IN PEACE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND DEPARTMENT. YOU SERVED YOUR COMMUNITY WELL AND PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

T. VINSON DISPATCHER
GERORGIANA P.D, AL

May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peace officers who will continue the watch here in your absence. Good night, Warrior.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

God Speed Brother..........Thank you for doing the job.....God Bless your family.......a true Warrior

Investigator
Brother in Blue

God is my shepard, when I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear no evil, for God is with me...
Everyday officers across the country risks their lives for common interests of justice and the protection of our loved ones. On events like these, we wonder who watches our officers? Let us continue the faith in knowning that God, our Saviour, is standing over everyone of us. I truly commend these officers and dispatcher for doing what they truly loved, public service. May God have mercy and recover their souls for they truly died martyrs of God. My prayers and thoughts are with each one of the family members and brother officers, God Bless.

Investigator Abel Arriazola
Victoria County Sheriff's Office

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Anonymous

All of us here express our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Arnold Strickland. You gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting those in your community. You now walk a beat where there is no violence.

Sergeant Salvatore A. Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA