Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My Uncle was no joke. He was a role model for what police and fireman should be like. Yet on a higher note was a perfect painting for how a gentalmen in todays society should be. He would make time for everyone, no one would be left behind. He will be missed deeply by our family. For those of us that knew him, we will be losing something forever that cannot be replaced. Uncle Russ, and with him always his can of worm dirt! You will be missed. Love your nephew, I miss you so much....

Kyle Hanson

May 14, 2004

Greater love has no man, than he lay down his life for a friend. God speed Russell. We will be remembering you and your family during National Police Week in Washington, D.C. May 15, 2004.

Chaplain John Elms
Metro Police Chaplaincy/Hillsboro OR PD

May 3, 2004

Greater love has no man, than he lay down his life for a friend. God speed Russell. We will be remembering you and your family during National Police Week in Washington, D.C. May 15, 2004.

Chaplain John Elms
Metro Police Chaplaincy/Hillsboro OR PD

May 3, 2004

There are no words that can ease the pain of those that know you or of your community. Our thoughts and prayers go with you. The pain of losing one of our own is something that no one shuold have to endure. You fought the good fight; no it is time for you to rest, my brother in blue.

Anonymous

January 26, 2004

YOU SERVED YOUR COMMUNITY AND GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. YOUR ACTIONS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. I WILL BE RIDING THIS MAY FROM VIRGINIA BEACH VA. TO WASHINGTON D.C. IN YOUR HONOR, TO DELIVER YOUR HEROIC MEMORY TO THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL WITH THE POLICE OFFICERS UNITY TOUR.

OFFICER DON RIX
BLOOMINGTON POLICE- MINNESOTA

January 25, 2004

My heart goes out to Officer Simpson's family and fellow officers. It is very hard to loose anybody, and I now know, first hand, the heartache of loosing someone you love. The pain will be less in time, as for how long it will be, I cannot tell you. The loss of my Nephew,Blaine County, MT Deputy Sheriff Joshua Thomas Rutherford is still too fresh in my mind.
I know that the Lord has taken them into his loving arms and welcomed them home. They are truly "His Angels", now to walk a different beat! God Bless all of you and may you be comforted in knowing, he is looking out for you from above.
Deputy Joshua Rutherford's Aunt Kate

Ex Police Dispatcher, Kathleen Goodman
North Bend, Oregon

January 16, 2004

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

January 7, 2004

Rest in peace

Shannon

January 6, 2004

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

January 4, 2004

We are truly saddened at Russ' 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.

January 3, 2004

most people would tell you that law enforcement is a dangerous job. i never listened. I was always afriad when there was a domestic call or when i heard dispatch say use caution with someone. My husband was a little man but his size never mattered to him. He wanted to be a policeman, he wanted to make the small town we lived in a safe place for everyone. i never thought that directing traffic would be the worst thing that he could do. I just want to say to all the officers that read this "To be careful out there and watch out for other drivers and be careful so you can go home to your family" GOD BLESS

Wife of Officer Toby Dirickson
EOW 11-2-03

January 2, 2004

May God be with you blue angel...please know that you are not alone for my fellow blue angels, Ofc. Jeremy Carruth and Ofc. David Ezernack, will be there to lead you down the Streets of Gold.

Cpl. Whitstine
ALexandria P.D., LA

January 2, 2004

God Bless you officer Simpson, you out did your self like many other police officers do at times. You are the real meaning of law enforcment. We just dont break up fights, handle drunk drivers, or assualts, we also give our aide to those people who are at need.

Good Bless you officer Simpson

On behalf of the 111th Pct. New York City Police Department
Patrolmen Ernest Pezone- #14504

Tour Supervisor: Cpt. Robert J. Young

Patrolmen Ernest Pezone
New York City Police Officer

January 1, 2004

I am very sorry to hear of this greeat loss. No words could ever really help in your time of sorrow. I know because I lost my older brother in June. Gerald Warf, he was a police officer in Red Bank, TN. Just remember, The Lord has His arms wrapped tightly around the family right now.

December 30, 2003

Rest in peace brother, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJ DOC SOG K9 UNIT

December 30, 2003

You gave your life to save your fellow man. You are a true hero and one that represented the badge for what it should be known for, "courage & integrity". God bless.

Sr. Constable J.S. McDonald
Ontario Provincial Police, Western Region HQ, London, Ontario Canada

December 30, 2003

A tragic loss to the law enforcment community. A true American Hero, a retired fireman and a police officer. You will be greatly missed.

Lt. Mike Guice
Horn Lake PD (MS)

December 30, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Russell, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

December 29, 2003

Officer Simpson:

Your bravery and as a volunteer Reserve Officer is an example to all of us who serve. Our prayers are with you, your family, your Department and those who will miss you.

May you find the Peace that you deserve and may your family and friends also find comfort in knowing that you gave your life doing what you truly loved.

Rest in Peace Brother....our prayers are with you!

Auxiliary Police Officer William A Sharp
Town of New Windsor, New York

December 29, 2003

Our thoughts are with your family, friends and your department. Rest in Peace, God Bless.

City of Fairview Police Department

December 28, 2003

Reserve Officer Simpson, you are a credit to all Reserves across the nation. God Bless you, God Bless your family, and co-workers. Rest in Peace your service here is over.

Captain Ted Williams, Reserve Officer
Corpus Christi TX Police Department

December 28, 2003

The Oregon Code Enforcement Officers Association deeply regrets the passing of Officer Russell Simpson. He will be often missed and always fondly remembered.

We offer our sincere condolences especially to Russell's family and also to his fellow officers of the Bandon Police Department and to the community whom he served so well.

Russell will remain always a true hero in our hearts and memories.

Oregon Code Enforcement Officers Asso.
ORCEA

December 28, 2003

Mr. Simpson, I want to personally thank you for your service to the profession of law enforcement. On the same day, we lost a member of the Indiana State Police family from an on duty shooting. All of our thoughts and praryers are with you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

Trooper James J. Soper
Indiana State Police - Dist. 13

December 28, 2003

MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH ALL OUR BROTHER OFFICERS

F.T.O. J.A. CIRILE
DOVER TWP POLICE NEW JERSEY

December 28, 2003

GOD be with you Officer Simpson. You have given the ultimate sacrifice and will be forever with the LORD in Heaven watching down on all of us.

May GOD bless the family, friends, and fellow brothers and sisters in blue of Officer Simpson. Know that he will always be with you because GOD has made a special place for Warriors like him.

Fellow Brother in Blue of Deputy Kevin Sherwood EOW 09-Oct-03

Officer John S. Wilson
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police

December 28, 2003