Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Rao family sends our condolences to the Quarles family. We understand the feelings you have now and what's yet to come. It's been a long year for us. How I wish no other family experiences what we've been through! The law enforcement family is close-knit and loving. Let them help you and comfort you. Be there for each other! They've lost someone they care about, too. God bless you!!

Kris Rao Haimbach
Sister of SCHP Sr. Trooper Michael J. Rao EOW 6/12/02

Deputy Quarles,

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 fatal automobile accident. Far too many of us are killed by one of our most useful tools. It is ironic that we frequently survive all the domestics, traffic stops, search warrants, and other recognized dangers, just to be felled by our own “shop.”

An old sergeant once told me that he did not fear dying from smoking, eating poorly, no sleep, or hoodlums – because his Crown Vic would get him first. That is not intended to be a joke, just a pragmatic view of what is sometimes the sad truth.

God bless your eternal soul.

Deputy Chris Harper, 129
Putnam County SO, Georgia

"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."

Dispathcer
Horn Lake Police Department

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 Joseph 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 Deputy Quarles' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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 Joseph 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 Joseph 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 (Drakesville, IA)
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - E.O.W. (01/03/03)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Scott,
You will be missed greatly i will never forget all the things you did for me and other people around me. You were police officer and that is all that can be said. WE WILL MISS YOU!
Ps.23

Jessica Cornelius

To the Family and Friends of Scott Quarles: I remember Scott as a warm, kind friend during my days at Byrnes High School. His caring and spunk made him loved by many. He was a focused and dedicated young man. I thank God that He allowed us to have Scott for this amount of time. His zeal for life was infectious and he truly affected all of those whom he came into contact with. You are in our prayers.

Leslie Kirtsey, citizen

You are a true hero!!

Newark Police, New Jersey

Rest in blue my brother,May god bless all your loved ones.

deputy
st clair county sheriff department

Another young officer taken away too soon. God Bless those Sheriff Quales left behind. You will not be forgotten.

LEO Wife
NJ

Rest in peace blue angel. God bless.

Shannon
concerned citizen

God Bless and watch over his family, friends and department.

Sgt J. Light
Beaufort County S.O., SC

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Quarles, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you during the difficult times ahead.

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

Rest easy brother..............we will take the watch from here. My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers. May god be with all of you in these tragic times. God Bless.

Officer S.W. Harrell
Richmond (VA) Police Department

Another hero has had his life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Quarles. 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

Rest in Peace

Richard Barta
Father of Lee Barta, EOW 8-3-95

Richard Barta

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Quarles.
May God wrap his graceful arms around you though these sad and confusing days...Lean on him to guide you and comfort you.

DJ Coursen,surviving spourse of
Cpl. AJ Coursen, Beaufort SC, Sheriffs office, EOW 01-08-02

God bless you and your family, friends and your co-workers. I am so sorry for your loss. I just got out of academy with someone from your agency Seals I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

PTL Prout
Myrtle Beach PD, SC

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

Rest easy brother, you will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

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

We are truly saddened at Joseph'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

MAY GOD BLESS DEP.QUARLES, HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

To Deputy Quarles 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

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 Quarles 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