Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said.
"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"

G. HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

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

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

Gone much too soon; never forgotten. I am keeping your family and friends in my prayers.

Officer 414
Woodstock Police Dept.

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF DEP.WOODWARD. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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

Rest easy, brother. You continue every time someone pins the star. May your family be blessed by God in this most difficult time and know you are not forgotten.

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

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Woodward. 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

To Deputy Woodward's family, friends and coworkers my heart and prayers are with you all. May God be with you in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Deputy, and thank you for a job well done.

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

"Deputy Woodward was killed at approximately 0130 hours when his patrol car collided with a tree as he was responding to a report of a home invasion robbery in progress."

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." ~John 15:13

Dep. Woodward exemplified the above scripture. On behalf of the FBI Agents Association I salute him.

I pray that God's comfort will be with his family, friends and colleagues at this time of tragedy.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Agents Association

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

Deputy T. Woodward,
God bless you and keep you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones during this time of great loss.

Officer Rader
Edgewood Police Department

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Timothy did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Timothy 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 Woodward's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. 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 Timothy 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 Timothy 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)

God bless this family you are not alone you will be in my thoughts and prayers

donna hicks widow of Officer Glenn Hicks

God bless this family you are not alone you will be in my thoughts and prayers

donna hicks widow of Officer Glenn Hicks

God Bless You and Your Family and Friends
Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

Here once again, I hate that law enforcement families have been spending as much time on this page as they have lately! I know that the next little while will be hard for Tim's family, I just hope that all of his co-workes and family members realize that they are not alone! A shoulder to cry on is just around the corner..........
godspeed

Communication Officer
Hapeville Police Department

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Woodward... and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department..... our hearts and prayers are with you all......Thank you for a job well done Timothy ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests..

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook - Site owners
beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook - Site owners
beyond-the-blue

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Woodward, I am SO sorry to read about the loss of your loved one. Words can't take away the pain, I know, I have been there. I will tell you that you all are in my prayers. I wish you comfort in God and eachother in this difficult time. Hold tight to your memories that way he will live forever!!
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer Linen, CA highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

Rest In Peace Brother

Reserve Deputy
MCSD CLARKSVILLE TN.

Another young officer has given his life to protect the lives of others. May his memory never fade.

Corporal Toni Mazza
Albany GA Police Dept.

My sincere condolence to family, friends and co-workers. The losses are so great to hold the line. Rest in God's loving hands brother.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

From a former Georgian. GodSpeed, Deputy Woodard. The good die young.

To the friends, family and fellow officers of Deputy Timothy Woodward my thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremly tough time. Deputy Woodward you are a true Hero. You will never beforgotten. Rest in peace my brother.

Ofc. Mark A. Richardson
Louisville Metro PD-Louisville, Ky.

My sympathy goes out to another officer whose young life has ended in tragedy May God be with your love ones in this time of sorrow. You will be missed Brother.

Sgt L Fear
Oblong Il Police Dpt

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY WOODWARD. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND AGENCY DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT.

REST IN PEACE & GOD BLESS!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania