Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family , friends, and co-workers of Officer Dirickson: My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. Officer Dirickson will not be forgotten. May God be with & comfort each one of you.

Officer J. Hoskins
Wolfe City Police Department

November 3, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Toby did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Toby be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Dirickson's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. 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 Toby 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 Toby 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 say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

November 3, 2003

TO OFFICER TOBY DIRICKSON: REST IN PEACE BROTHER A JOB WELL DONE. PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN AS YOU DID HERE ON EARTH, FOR ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER.
TO THE RANGER POLICE DEPT. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR AGENCY AS YOU STRUGGLE WITH THE LOSS OF A BROTHER. OUR JOBS ARE TOUGH BUT WE ARE ALSO TOUGH AND WE CARRY ON IN THE NAME OF OUR LOST BROTHER.
TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER TOBY DIRICKSON: MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALSO. MAY YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A VERY EXTENDED FAMILY AND WE ALL FEEL A LOSS. YOUR SON, HUSBAND AND BROTHER REPRESENTED US ALL. WE WILL CARRY ON BUT WILL REMEMBER OFFICER DIRICKSON'S SACRIFICE.

DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VIRGINIA

November 3, 2003

Brother your job here is done and now you can stand watch over all of us. You will not be forgotten. Mrs. Dirickson you are part of a loving family in law enforcement, stand proud. Look to the LORD and he will ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Dirickson. GOD BLESS.

DFC Vernon Brown
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl.

November 3, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS FAMILY, FRIENDS OF THIS YOUNG OFFICER. MAY HIS MEMORY LIVE FOREVER. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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

November 3, 2003

God Bless you and your family. You served with honor and now watch over the rest of us.

Officer David Tedrow
Furman University Police Department

November 3, 2003

God bless this family you are in my thoughts and prayers

donna Hicks wife of Glenn Hicks EOW 02-2

November 3, 2003

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Take care, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department, Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

November 3, 2003

Another sad and tragic day for law enforcement. Your death diminshes
us all. Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. It is a
long road to healing that lies ahead, but I know that our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ will extend His mercy and comfort to all who reach out to
Him. There is none greater than He. We don't get to Heaven based on
what we do, but what He did for us!! AMEN! There is now a huge void
that cannot be filled. God be with all those who mourn and may His
promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 3, 2003

To Officer Dirickson family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

November 3, 2003

Brother, May God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

November 3, 2003

Another Brother leaves our ranks. God bless you.

The policeman stood to face his God, which must always come to pass.

He hoped his boots 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 shoulder's and said. "No Lord, I guess I ain't,

Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint."

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was 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 too 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 got 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 silence all around the throne where the saints often trod.

As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Policeman. You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat in Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell."

Longmont Police Officers Association
Longmont PD Colorado

November 3, 2003

Too many taken already, you are another that should have been allowed to stay. Rest easy, brother and know that a hero is never forgotten. May God hold those that you once held and may they find the inner peace in knowing that you loved what you did.....and that it made a difference.

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

November 3, 2003

GOD bless the Ranger Police Department and Officer Dirickson's family. One more soldier gone home to patrol the streets of Heaven. GOD Speed brother in BLUE....

Sgt John S. Wilson
Clare Co Sheriff Dept, Michigan

November 3, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Toby Dirickson....and the Ranger Police Department, TX..... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Toby... 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

November 3, 2003

God Bless You Officer Toby Dirickson
May you find peace and rest and may
your family and friends find comfort in the Lord.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Constable Pct 2

November 3, 2003

My Prayers are with the family of Officer Dirickson....Rest In Peace My Brother.

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable-K-9 Dave Austin

November 3, 2003

You had such a short time to give so much, thank you.....You will not be forgotten. My prayers to your family and friends.

Daphne Godwin, Dispatcher
Rainsville Police Dept. Rainsville, Alabama

November 3, 2003

R.I.P. Ofc. Dirickson, you will NEVER be forgotten.

Officer
Clearwater P.D., FL

November 3, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Toby, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

November 3, 2003

To Officer Dirickson's wife, family, friends and coworkers may God be with you and comfort you all and may you find strength in each other and God. Rest in peace Officer Dirickson and thank you for a job well done.

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

November 3, 2003

GOD bless Officer Toby Dirickson and his family! Rest in peace, sir.

Deputy Sheriff
POLK County Sheriff's Office, FLORIDA

November 3, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Officer
Toby Dirickson will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

November 3, 2003

To the Ranger Police Department & Officer Dirickson's friends family and coworkers: My name is Amie, and I'm from Buffalo, New York. Although I didn't know Officer Dirickson, I still feel bad for you guys and the horrific emtional trauma you must be going through right now. You have my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences. Here's a poem that I wrote that I thought might be of some comfort to you.

IN THE LINE OF DUTY


In the line of duty
I hear them say

My family now
The price to pay

My folded flag
Stained with their tears

We only had
Those few short years

The badge no longer
On my chest

I sleep now in
Eternal Rest


May God be with you at this most diffucult time.

Sincerely yours,

Amie E. Larish
Buffalo, New York

November 3, 2003

Rest easy blue angel

Anonymous

November 3, 2003