Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We began our tours as police officers on the November 21st...the day yours ended. Rest easy, for we take to the road to patrol for those who came before us. Bless you and your family for your sacrifice.

76th Basic Class
Vermont Police Academy

December 6, 2003

You were a true friend and you will be missed. I will continue to pray for your family, fellow officers and many friends.

Deanna Lovell

December 5, 2003

I worked with James for several years at the Corrigan Police Dept. He had a heart bigger than texas and a smile to match. If you ever needed cheering up he was the one to help out. No one could ever search the world over and find a better friend. This was very sad news especially since it happened on my birthday. My deepest sympathy to his children. Their daddy loved them very much.

Schelana Walker
Polk County Clerk Computer Records Specialist (TX)

December 4, 2003

We are truly saddened at James' 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) P.D.

December 4, 2003

You were a good man and a good officer. You always had a smile on your face and I will miss you alot. Take care and God bless, until we meet again on Heaven's streets.

SPO Glenn A Elliott
Temple Police Department

December 3, 2003

The Columbus Ga. Police Motorcycle Squad sends our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer James O'Brien. Godspeed Brother!

I saw the heaven's open up
The Earth shook with fear
For Evil, knew of God's Army
They were heroes, on Steel Horses.

Officer T.F.Wynn
Columbus (Ga) Police

December 1, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 1, 2003

My deepest sympathies to Officer's O'Brien family and fellow officers.

December 1, 2003

Rest in peace dear officer. may you watch from up above. May God be with this fallen officer's family.friends,and dept.

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.

Friend of Kelli Lambert E.O.W. 7/21/03

Sister of a WPD officer
Wellston Police Dept. Wellston,Ohio

November 30, 2003

The Officers and staff of the Valley Nebraska Police Department offer our thoughts and prayers to the family and fellow staff members of Officer James O'Brien. May you all know that his loss is felt by all of us. Rest in Peace Brother.

Valley Police Department staff
Valley P.D.

November 28, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS AREA WITH OFFICER O'BRIEN, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

November 28, 2003

Rest in Peace Motor Brother...you will never be forgotten.

CPD

November 28, 2003

We will take over your watch.
Watch the rest of us and keep us safe in your arms.
God speed my brother.

Motor Officer Jeff Jones
Cape Coral Police Department, Fl.

November 27, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of P.O. O'Brien.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am certain that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

November 27, 2003

God speed my brother in blue.We will be praying for your family.I will see the there someday!

Seinior Trooper Larry Brown
WSP-6

November 27, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer O'Brien's family, friends and co-workers. Never forget 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

November 26, 2003

Family, friends and co-workers of Officer James O'Brien can seek comfort in the LORD. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS.

DFC Vernon Brown
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl

November 26, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Temple Police Department.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 26, 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 James did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and James 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 O'Brien's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. 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 James 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 James 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 26, 2003

May GOD bless your son and daughter, may the sisters and brothers in blue watch over your children and take up where you left off. May all that knew Officer O'Brien know that he is now patrolling the streets of heaven with the Almighty.

GOD Bless

Sgt. John S. Wilson
Clare Co Sheriff Dept - Michigan

November 25, 2003

Godspeed Officer O'Brien. May the Lord keep your children safely in the palm of his hand and may they know that their father is a hero. Job well done - we will continue the watch.

Cpl. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl

November 25, 2003

Rest in peace motorman.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

November 25, 2003

Brother you will be remembered.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

November 25, 2003

Brother O'Brien rest well and thank you for your service and loyal friendship. You are a true COP that understands "una stamus". You will be remembered forever. I give my support to your family.

Officer Jeremy Gooch
Temple Police Dept.

November 24, 2003

May you rest in peace.

Shannon

November 24, 2003