Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Wilson Family, I am so sorry for your loss, this incident is really close to home for me. Your loss is great, please know that you have entered into a family of much love. As much as it hurts please allow yourself to love and be loved. That's what God told us in the beginning and it's still important today, Love one another. That's where healing is. You are in my prayers.

Love you,
Pat Carruth
Mother of Officer Jeremy "Jay" Carruth
EOW 2/20/03

Pat Carruth
Mom of Jay Carruth EOW2/20/03

December 10, 2003

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 Sergeant Wilson 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

December 9, 2003

To the family, friends and fellow officers, you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult period of time. Thanks for a job well done. Rest in piece.

SSgt Jeff Light
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office (SC)

December 9, 2003

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because it is honored by God.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Daniel Wilson and the Abbeville County Sheriff's Department, your extended family of Law Enforcement Officers grieves with you during this time. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during this most difficult time.

To all my brothers and sisters, 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. Please pray for this officer's family and friends as they struggle with this tragedy.
May God be with you every day, please remember, we are a part of the largest family in the world and when one hurts we all hurt.

Though our badges and uniforms may be different, our mission is the same. Rest in peace with our other fallen Brothers and Sisters. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

December 9, 2003

Words cannot express the pain and sadness. My prayers goes out to the family, friends, and co-workers affected by this tragedy.To Deputy Wilson. Thank you for the sacrifice you made to protect others,sometimes we take it for granted. We may have never met, but your loss has been felt. May God bless all you left behind,and rest in peace.

Teresa Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl

December 9, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Wilson's family, friends and co-workers. You will never be alone in your pain, 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

December 9, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family and co-workers. May God rest your soul.

PO II R.T. Flynn
Lynchburg, VA P.D.

December 9, 2003

May God bless the family of Deputy Sheriff Daniel Wilson.

The Men and Women of the Amtrak Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the Abbeville County Sheriff's Department (SC) and to the family of Deputy Sheriff Daniel Wilson.

God Bless!!!

Criminal Investigator
Amtrak Police Deaprtment NY & NJ Division

December 9, 2003

So tragic. Rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon

December 9, 2003

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

LT. RUDY TISDALE
WILLIAMSBURG S.O. S.C.

December 9, 2003

To Deputy Wilson's family and co-workers:

I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that are going to lessen your hurt. All I can really offer are my prayers. I pray that God would keep you strong in these next days and weeks and that he comfort your heart in the months ahead.

This law enforcement family is unlike any other. When my dad was killed in the line of duty just over a year ago, we were given the most amazing love and support from the entire law enforcement community. The kindness that was given to us was overwhelming, and I pray that you all find that same abundance of love and support. Our entire community felt our loss, and I want you to know that we all feel your loss as well.

I am grateful for these men, and all who died before them, who were willing to give their lives in order to protect the lives and freedom of others. "Greater Love hath no man than this, than a man who lay down his life for a friend."

Again, I am sorry for your loss.

Valarie Bell Wright
DAUGHTER OF PTL. WILLIAM B. BELL EOW 11-19-02 SUMMERVILLE P.D., SC

December 9, 2003

REST IN PEACE BLUE ANGEL, THANK YOU.

Andy

December 9, 2003

"One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer
This brave officer did not lose his life-he gave it in service. May the memories of happy times with him help to ease the pain his family and friends are feeling now.
Rest easy, Brother, we will not forget.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

December 9, 2003

To the family, friends, loved ones, and fellow officers of Deputy Wilson,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I am thankful to the Constable for assisting another officer and trying to protect the people of the town. I am sorry you all have to go through this pain and heartache some one planned. To plan to kill thise who are here to protect us is so unreal. I am truly sorry for all of you. My thoughts, prayers, and hugs got to all of you.

Michele
girlfriend - Deputy Gene Wright II
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW 11-19-2002

Michele

December 9, 2003

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

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, 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 just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many 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 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 had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."





Rest in peace brother, and God bless your family and fellow Officers during this difficult time.

Ofcr Rusty Redican
L.A.PL.D. Pac/Div Patrol

December 9, 2003

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Family and Police Family of Deputy Williams.

"Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there:I did not die.(Mary Elizabeth Frye)

Delta Platoon
Greenville Co Sheriffs Office

December 9, 2003

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because tough men (and women) stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
-Steve Robinson
Seal Team One 1971-1973

First Sergeant J.L. Slaughter
Radford City Department of Police

December 9, 2003

Horrible situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brother Wilson and Brother Outz, their family's and co-workers.

Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA

December 9, 2003

Our prayers are with each family member and friend as you walk through this horrible storm. Those that are walking this path will be encouraging you along the way and hold up you up.
Cathy Hill, surviving spouse
Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00

December 9, 2003

Rest easy brother the watch is ours now, look after us from above.

Officer
Atlanta Police Dept

December 9, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS DEPUTY WILSON'S FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. SOUTH CAROLINA HAS LOST ANOTHER GREAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. MAY HE NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA NEVER FORGET THE ULTIMATE PRICE THIS OFFICER HAS PAID FOR THE REST OF US TO LIVE IN PEACE. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET SOME GREAT DAY.

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

December 9, 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 9, 2003

Rest easy, your family and friends are in my prayers.

HM

December 9, 2003

Another good man gone before his time, God be with your family during this time, you will be in my prayers.

Christy Quarles-Jacobs
Family of Duputy Scott Quarles Laurens County Sheriff EOW 6-11-03

December 9, 2003

Rest In Peace Brother.

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K9 Handler

December 9, 2003