Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

JAMES,
IT HAS BEEN A HARD ROAD WE R GOING DOWN NOW THAT U, ACE, ARNOLD AND STAMPS R NOT WITH US HERE PATROLING THE STREETS. WE HAVE TO GIVE IT TO U, U GUYS WERE THE BEST WE EVER HAD HERE AND IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN IN FAYETTE. EVERYTIME I SEE A PATROL CAR I THINK OF U ALWAYS AND HOW GOOD IT IS GOING TO BE TO SEE THAT SMILE AGAIN IN HEAVEN. NOW WE R TRYING TO MOVE ON WITH OUR LIFES BUT JUSTICE HAS TO BE SERVED FOR THE TRAGEDY THAT HAPPENED THAT DAY IT WAS A BAD THING TO ALL OF US HERE. AND IT IS A REMINDER DAILY THAT JUSTICE HAS NOT BEEN SERVED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO U GUYS AND WE MUST ALL PRAY THAT IT WILL COME SOON. IN THE MEAN TIME WE HAVE TO BE STILL AND WAIT FOR THAT DAY TO COME. I HAVE A ROUGH TIME DEALING WITH THIS AND SO DOES THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE AND I FEEL SHE IS DOING THE BEST SHE CAN FOR ALL THAT SHE HAS BEEN THROUGH WITH ALL THAT HAPPENED WITH LOSING THE LOVE OF HER LIFE TOO. AND ME LOSING A VERY DEAR AND TRUE FRIEND THANK U BOTH FOR ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD WITH EACH OTHER ON AND WE HAVE BOTH (SHANI AND I)HAVE DRAWN VERY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER THROUGH THICK AND THIN ALSO. WE HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER IS ALL WE CAN DO HERE ON THIS EARTH. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN WE BOTH LOVE AND MISS U SO VERY MUCH. BUT THANK U FOR BEING MY FRIEND MOST OF ALL AND ME GETTING TO KNOW U FOR A SHORT TIME HERE. U R MISSED ALL THE TIME AND I THINK OF U EVERY TIME I SEE A PATROL CAR GOING BY ME IT BRINGS SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF U AND YOUR SMILE THAT WOULD LIGHT UP THE WHOLE WORLD. U JUST REST IN PEACE AND I WILL SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE SOMEDAY IN HEAVEN.

A TRUE FRIEND

January 21, 2005

James,
I hope I represented you well the other day. The words came with many tears and it was very difficult to talk. I was told that it came out well, by friends who saw it. I will take their word for it, because I cannot bear to watch it myself. I have so much support from the law enforcement here and for that I am thankful. I saw a police officer who looked like you, I cried as he talked to me. You know how I feel...not much else to say.

Shani

December 30, 2004

CRUMP,I JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!AND I WANTED YOU O KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS EVERYDAY BUT EVEN MORE TODAY B/C OF THE HOLIDAYS.THE TRIAL WILL BE STARTING NEXT MONTH AND IT WILL FEEL LIKE THAT ALL THE HORRIBLE EVENTS OF THAT DAY ALL OVER AGAIN SO I ASK THAT YOU,ARNOLD,ACE AND STAMPS HELP US THRU THERE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND I PRAY THAT JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED AND THAT GUY THAT TOOK YOUR LIFE FROM US WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO WALK THE STREETS AGAIN TO HURT ANYONE ELSE AND BREAK THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES HEARTS THE WAY HE HAS THE PEOPLE OF FAYETTE.WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU GUYS BUT WE KNOW YALL ALL ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE BUT WE MISS ALL OF YOU GUYS SO BAD.FAYETTE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME B/C OF THE EVENTS OF JUNE 7,2003.I STILL CAN SEE YOUR SMILE WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES B/C YOU HAD A SMILE THAT COULD LIGHT UP THE WORLD.PLEASE HELP US GET THRU THE TRIAL AND HELP US TRY TO GO ON WITH OUR LIVES WITH ALL OF OUR MEMORIES AND BE ABLE TO SMILE AND NOT HURT THE WAY WE HAVE FOR OVER A YEAR AND A HALF NOW.MAYBE THE TRIAL WILL BRING ALL OF US HERE IN FAYETTE A LITTLE BIT OF CLOSURE THAT WE SO DESPERATELY NEED.SO MANY TIMES I HAVE WANDERED WHY YOU,ARNOLD AND ACE AND WHY STAMPY TOOK HIS OWN LIFE BUT I REALLY THINK GOD HAD A BIGGER PLAN FOR YOU GUYS HE NEEDED THE BEST AND NOW HE HAS IT WITH THE 4 OF YOU GUYS.UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MY FRIEND ALL OF US HERE IN FAYETTE LOVE AND MISS ALL OF YALL!!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS

December 25, 2004

CRUMP,
WELL I KNOW U R SPENDING CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR IN HEAVEN! THOUGH WE ALL KNOW U R HAVING A GREAT TIME THERE PATROLLING THE STREETS OF GOLD, AND THAT LETS US KNOW THAT U R IN A SPECIAL PLACE. WHILE WE R HERE LONGING FOR THE DAY WE GET TO SEE U ACE, ARNOLD, AND STAMPS WHEN WE GET THERE. I CAN JUST IMAGINE U LAUGHING AND HAVING SO MUCH FUN THERE. AND HAVING A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS THERE IN HEAVEN. I LOVE A AND MISS U ALL SO MUCH BEING HERE IN FAYETTE. THANKS U AND SHANI FOR BEING SUCH SPECIAL FRIENDS TO ME. HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO I KNOW U WILL IN HEAVEN.

A TRUE FRIEND

December 6, 2004

CRUMP, hope you are keeping a close eye on Arnold,Ace & Stamps,knowing that all of you guys are together patroling the streets of Heaven gives us some comfort here in Fayette.You guys are in a much better place now but yall are truly missed.Not a day goes by that you are not thought of.Keep a watch over us.we will meet again someday,until then rest in peace you truly deserve it!!!!!

September 20, 2004

CRUMP,FAYETTE DOESN`T SEEM THE SAME WITHOUT YOU AND ARNOLD HERE PATROLLING OUR STREETS.EVERY TIME WE SAW YOU DRIVING DOWN THE STREETS OF FAYETTE YOU ALWAYS HAD SUCH A BIG SMILE ON YOUR FACE.YOU WAS A GREAT POLICE OFFICER ONE OF THE BEST THIS TOWN HAS EVER HAD.NOONE WILL EVER BE ABLE TO DRIVE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AGAIN WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT THE TERRIBLE THINGS THAT HAPPENED THERE THE DAY YOU ,ARNOLD AND ACE LOST YOUR LIVES IN SUCH A HORRIBLE WAY.MY PRAYER IS THAT THE GUY WHO DID THIS WILL NVER WALK THE STREETS AGAIN TO BE ABLE TO HURT SOMEONE ELSE.YOU GUYS NEVER DID ANYTHING TO HURT ANYONE AND WOULD DO ANY THING YOU COULD FOR SOMEONE,SO I JUST CAN`T UNDERSTAND HOW SOMEONE COULD TAKE YOUR LIVES THAT WAY.I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW WITH ARNOLD,ACE AND STAMPY AND I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE WATCHING OVER US EVERY DAY.I FEEL LIKE FAYETTE IS WELL PROTECTED WITH ANGELS WATCHING OVER US.YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED AND NOONE WILL EVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES YOU GUYS MADE THAT DAY TO PROTECT US ALL.EVERY ONE SAYS TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS BUT SOMETIMES I DON`T THINK THE HURT OF LOSING YOU GUYS WILL EVER GO AWAY.EVERY TIME WE SEE A POLICE CAR OR ANOTHER OFFICER WE ARE REMINDED OF YOU GUYS.YOU WOULD BE PROUD OF THE GUYS YOU WORKED WITH THEY ARE TRYING TO WORK ON DESPITE THE THINGS THEY HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS PAST YEAR.PLEASE KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THEM AND HELP TO KEEP THEM SAFE.THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

August 13, 2004

JAMES,
I KNOW U ARE WATCHING AND HELPING OUT FROM ABOVE EVERYDAY. THAT WE LIVE DOWN ON THIS EARTH HERE. BUT I KNOW THAT I HAD A GREAT FRIEND IN YOU AND SHANI YOU ARE TAKING CARE OF BOTH US FROM ABOVE AND WITH THE STRENGTH FROM GOD WE CAN DO ANYTHING. THANK YOU "109" YOU SERVED US WELL HERE AND NEVER ARE FORGOTTEN.

A TRUE AND SPECIAL FRIEND
FAYETTE ALABAMA

August 4, 2004

I know what I told you sweetie, about two months before this happened. It came from God, and I believe it was meant to prepare us for your journey to heaven. I honor you with my tattoo, for you were and are still special enough to honor in such a way. I love you still...I love you always.
My heart goes out to others who have lost in such a way, and to those in Fayette who are without such a diligent and honorable Police Officer as James. You already know that if he was your friend, he was a friend to the end. Know that he is in a better place; a place that if we honor God we shall see also. It's hard to accept, but we have no choice. Just never forget and keep love and peace in your hearts.

THE CHANGE

Why do we cry when we don't know
what we're crying for?
Stirred to the core and starved
for peace
In the inner sactity there is a
war between good and evil
The battle fought within
And all that shows are tears
of misunderstanding
Humanity on the edge of
destruction
We are so oblivious to the moral
responsibility
That we are our brothers keeper
And to let him fall is to let
ourselves fall
The domino will strike at our
feet
In its own course
Popetual motion 'til none are
left standing
And we lose what we have at this
moment
When chances run out
And the sands pour no more
At times's end
So in knowing this we must
change
"U N M E T A M O R P H I S I Z E"
Remembering who we once were
When we cared for those around
us
This is the ONLY way to save
ourselves from
Self-annialation

Shani

July 15, 2004

JAMES,
YOU ARE MISSED EVERYDAY IN THIS TOWN AND U WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS DAILY. I MISS YOUR SMILE AND ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU AND SHANI HERE IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOUR DID YOU WERE A SPECIAL PERSON. AND YOUR JOB HERE IS WELL DONE WATCH OVER US DOWN HERE WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET FROM YOU AND GOD ABOVE. THANKS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

A FRIEND
FAYETTE ALABAMA

July 15, 2004

JAMES,
YOU WERE A SPECIAL POLICEMAN YOU AND A GOOD MAN IF ALL MEN WERE LIKE YOU THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE. REST EASY "109" WE REALLY MISS YOU HERE IN FAYETTE AND WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN ABOVE. THANKS FOR ALL YOU STOOD FOR HERE ON THIS EARTH YOU WORE YOUR BADGE WITH PRIDE AND YOU DIED WITH YOUR BOOTS ON AND IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO DO ALL YOU DID THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES.

a friend
Fayette AL

July 6, 2004

I had the unique opportunity of seeing a side of James that not everyone got to see. The side that was happy, crazy and sometimes confused and sad. We had some good times and gave some good advice. He was a true friend and helped me through some tough times with his sense of humor and encouragement. I will always cherish the memories we had and will never forget you.

a friend

June 16, 2004

Those of us who truly knew you knew that you did not always have a smile on your face. That is why I thank you, for the special moment when you smiled at me on the picture on this website. I am so happy I got to share this with the world. You were a quiet, fun, and God-fearing man who was deeply in love with his son, Julian. You had a passion for being the best Police Officer you could possibly be(with all of its ups and downs). You were a seeker of peace and happiness which you now have in Heaven with our Lord. I love you always.
Shani

June 15, 2004

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND ON MY MIND IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND A WEEK NOW AND WE LOST A LOT YOU PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE JUST FOR OUR TOWN YOUR ARE A DEAR AND SPECIAL FRIEND. I MISS YOU AND ALL THE TIMES I USED TO SEE YOU PASS IN THAT CAR WE HAD A LOT OF FUN BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW HAVING A GREAT TIME THERE AND WATCHING OVER US UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MY DEAR FRIEND. THANKS FOR YOUR SMILE AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES. WE WILL MEET AGAIN!!

A TRUE FRIEND

June 14, 2004

JAMES I KNOW THAT THERE WAS LOVE ON YOUR FACE IT SHOWS EVERYTIME I SAW YOU DRIVING BY. BUT NOW THE MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AND ON MY MIND AT ALL TIMES. YOU WERE THE BEST POLICE OFFICER FAYETTE EVER HAD. YOU WILL NEVER BE REPLACED. KEEP YOUR WATCHFUL EYE ON ME FROM ABOVE. I KNOW YOU WILL YOU ALWAYS DID. THANKS TO GOD FOR LETTING ME HAVE A FRIEND LIKE YOU. YOU ARE ONE IN A MILLION. HAD SOME GREAT TIMES WHERE WE MET. THE REST YOU KNOW. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!!!

May 11, 2004

JAMES YOU DID A GREAT JOB I AM SO THANKFUL WE HAD A POLICEMAN LIKE YOU, NOONE WILL EVER FILL YOUR SHOES. YOU HAD A GREAT SMILE AND A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND YOUR BADGE YOU WORE WITH PRIDE AND YOU ALWAYS KNEW WHAT YOU HAD TO DO YOU WENT DOWN FIGHTING. I LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU SO MUCH.
I AM DOING THE BEST ON THIS END NOW WATCH OVER US AND BE WITH US UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. (I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN NOW MY FRIEND) NOW IM JUST AN ANGEL TAKING CARE OF HER.

May 10, 2004

TO CRUMP'S FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 12 YEARS OLD I WOULD GO TO TOWN AND CLIMB IN THE CAR WITH CRUMP OR CHIEF HALL WHEN THEY WORKED IN HAMILTON. MY FAMILY HAS KNOWN CRUMP AND HIS FAMILY FOR YEARS AND YEARS AND I THANK CRUMP FOR PUSHING ME TOWARDS MY GOAL. HE NEVER GAVE UP ON ME AND WOULD NEVER LET ME GIVE UP, SO TO CRUMP I THANK YOU AND GOD SPEED BROTHER. WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. WATCH OVER US AND KEEP US SAFE.

OFFICER MICHAEL DUKE
TUSCALOOSA POLICE DEPT.

December 25, 2003

Crump, thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and what you did for us. Thanks you and some other great officers in Fayette, I am finally full-time and going to Police Acadamy. I cherish the memories of you, both on and off duty, and will always remember all the advice you gave me. We will miss you always, but I know we will meet agian one day.
Your friend always,
"Bad Brad"

Deputy Brad McDonald
Fayette County Sheriff's Dept., AL

November 27, 2003

People like you make sacrafices with their lives. People like me couldn't be prouder to honor you. Save us a space in heaven and thank you.

Another Officer

October 12, 2003

Crump!! What can anyone say but you were a rare and precious gift. Always smiling, always able to make someones day a little brighter just by being you! Anyone who knew you knew you could light up a room with that smile. I have so many memories of you waving and smiling from that patrol car. I know you are watching over us and you will protect us as you always have. Rest easy "109"!! You served us well!

Anonymous

September 23, 2003

Dear Crump,

you were a great friend and a pleasure to be around.I am finally going to get to the acadamy thats to my chief.I have been thinking about what you told me. Yes, I will never give up on my dream.You were a great friend.You always treated me as one of the guys.For that I think you.I will never forget that last smile and your ever knowing wave as you drove away smiling.You told me to becareful.Well Bro i am tring my best without you here.I know that you will be with me as I start my career in this field that i love.Please watch over me as I start my school and help all you can.I know you will beacuse you told me you would.Crump, thanks for letting me get to know you.I wish we only had more time.thanks for everything. "Minnie Me"

reserve officer
berry p.d. and fayette co. sheriffs office

crump, i will miss you,you always pushed me hard towards my dreams. god bless

t.morrison
tuscaloosa police dept

James,
This is so hard trying to go on without u here on earth with us I want this to be a bad dream. James u don't know how much I miss u and wish u was here with me but I know ur in a better place where there is nothing for u to worry about. James u made a great impact on my life for a number of years, we shared so much times that will not be forgotten I LOVE U JAMES EDDIE CRUMP. U will always hold that special place that no one else will ever hold.

Anonymous

God Bless You Brother and I thank you for all your service!!! May God Bless you and your family. I was raised close to your community and my Dad worked with you for many years. I now wear that Badge that people seem to hate and dis-respect at times. You are a Hero and I know that God will make your reward great. I Love you and your family will be in my prayers!!!!!!!
God Bless You,
Ptrlm Britt Godsey

Patrolman Britt Godsey
Amory Police Department

Crump,
Im sure your smiling down on us! The night shift is not the same. Yerby and I have no one to take the heat off us. you were always there to help me fight off the "short jokes".

Thank you for the sacrifice you gave to protect my family and friends in Fayette. Fayette will miss you! You left your mark!

Take care of my "booster seat"

Rest easy"109"- You served us well!

Deputy Barry Corkren
Fayette County S.O.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Corporal Crump. May you always remeber what a true hero he was.