Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 Musice 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

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died in similar circumstances to Deputy Musice & Sergeant Mundy - while deploying stop strips during a vehicle pursuit. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and John or Jerry 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 Musice 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 John 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 John 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)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

To the family and friends of Deputy Musice:

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure that during the 15 years that he served the community, he touched many lives, and this tragedy must be very devistating to all of you. I hope that you can come together to support each other through this difficult time, and find the ultimate comfort in knowing that he is now in the loving presence of God.

Anonymous

Rest in peace hero.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

You have checked 10-8 in the ultimate zone. Your service and dedication to the county you served will always be remembered and just know that the assailants will most certainly be punished for taking you away from your community. Your memory will live on through the officers and families who you so proudly served.

We will always know who was first. We will never know who is next. Work to honor both each day.

GOD BLESS THESE 2 FALLEN HERO'S. MAY GOD HAVE A HELPING AND HEALING HAND ON THIS FALLEN BROTHER'S FAMILY AND DEPT. MAY WE ALL PULL TOGETHER IN THIS TIME OF NEED. R.I.P. BROTHERS. U R NOW 10-7 ON THIS GOD FORSAKEN PLACE BUT ARE 10-8 IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE.

DEPUTY A.S. RUSSELL
GREENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.//SC

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AS AN OFFICER! MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS! REST IN PEACE!

DISPATCHER

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!

COLUMBIA POLICE DEPT
COLUMBIA,TN

COLUMBIA POLICE DEPT

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

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

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

God bless, brother. You lived and died a hero, never to be forgotten. Now with wings go and watch over those who continue the fight for justice and freedom. May your family and friends find comfort in this difficult time.

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

On behalf of the men and women of the Detroit FBI Office, I offer my condolences on the loss of Dep. Musice. May he rest in peace! God be with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI Detroit

To Deputy Musice 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

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

Our deepest regrets and heartfelt sympathy goes to the families of these two brave men that gave their lives today serving their fellow man. May they rest in peace................

Columbia Police Dept.
Columbia, TN

Columbia, Tn Police Dept.

To the family, friends and coworkers of this fine Deputy may God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. May you find strength in each other. Rest in peace Deputy Musice and thank you for a job well done.

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

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



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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

And some gave all they had......

Go with God brother.

To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Music:

May God bless you and keep you strong during this difficult time. Brother you will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

Rest in peace brother.

S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol

God Bless...

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Music's family, friends and co-workers. You are never alone in your pain and grief. Your law enforcement family will always be with you. Psalm 55:22

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

My fellow brother, may you rest in peace. Your memory will live on forever. We know that you will guide us and protect us from above. You, your family and friends will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

Deputy Music, your sacrafice will not be forgotten. The state of Florida just lost a fine deputy 4 days ago in the exact same manner, my prayers are with your family and the Wilson County Sheriff's Office during this time of loss. Rest easy.

Deputy S. Cochran
Bradford County Sheriff's Office, Florida