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 Investigator Tepe 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

September 24, 2003

Brett,
You were a good and loyal friend to my husband. I got to know you though him and when you picked up medicine for the jail. You will never be forgotten. We love you and miss you greatly. May God bless your family.

Cheryl Allen

September 24, 2003

The officers and staff of the Valley Police Department wish to express our feelings of sorrow at the loss of Investigator Tepe. May his family and Department know that his loss is felt by many. Rest in Peace Brother.

Valley Police Staff
Valley Police Dept. Ne.

September 24, 2003

Rest in Peace may God watch over and hold your family in his hand.

Ofc Karl Koch
Omaha Police Department

September 24, 2003

Rest easy, brother. May your children grow and learn that their 'daddy' is a hero, taken for a greater cause. We will continue for you and never forget you. God bless.

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

September 24, 2003

Such a tragic accident. Rest easy brother, your country and community appreciates you service and dedication. From one veteran and P.O. to another, God bless.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

September 24, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Invest. Tepe,
I am so sorry for your loss. No matter how an officer is taken, it is still a loss. It breaks my heart to know the pain you feel, I have been there. Lean on God in this trying time, He will comfort you!! You are all on my mind and in my prayers. Thank you Investigator Tepe, for your ultimate sacrafice. You are a hero and you will not go forgotten. God bless you and rest in peace on heaven's streets!!
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer S. Linen, CA Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

September 24, 2003

FINAL ROLL CALL

INVESTIGATOR BRET TEPE
FORD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

INVESTIGATOR TEPE...REST IN PEACE, FOR YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART TO MAKE THIS A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL...FOR THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THAT OF A MAN LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER...BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD...OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS...GODS SPEED TO YOU...WATCH OVER US AND RIDE WITH US ALWAYS...

YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
WAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
RALEIGH, NC

Deputy David A. Wilson, A-636
Wake County Sheriffs Office

September 24, 2003

To Investigator Tepe's 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

September 24, 2003

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Investigator Tepe. We are very sorry for the loss. May God Bless you!

Ofc. Casey
Conecuh County Sheriff's Dept.

September 24, 2003

My deepest sympothy goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Investigator Bret D. Tepe. You are a true Hero Bret. Rest in peace now my brother, you will never be forgotten!

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

September 24, 2003

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

September 24, 2003

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.

September 24, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Inv. Tepe's family and brothers at the Ford Co. Sheriff's Office. God Bless You All.

Deputy
Osage County Sheriff's Office, KS

September 24, 2003