Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No greater love hath any man than one who would lay down his own life for his friend"

Anonymous

March 12, 2004

The men and women of the New Tazewell Police Department offer our extended condolences to the family of Deputy Jason Scott of the Loudon County Sheriff's Department and Officers Jason Scott's Family. Your in our Prayers and thoughts God bless you!

New Tazewell Police Department

March 12, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Jason Scott's family, friends, and co-workers with the Loudon County Sheriff's Department.

God bless our brother in blue now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

March 12, 2004

Another angel works Heaven's beat. Rest in peace, my brother.

PJN
Cook County IL Sheriffs

March 12, 2004

Deputy Scott is what a "real" hero is all about...Rest In Peace, Brother. You and your family will be in my family's prayers.

Patrolman Brian Zalewski
Wauwatosa, WI P.D.

March 12, 2004

Deputy Scott,

You will never be forgotten brother. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice to help make this country a better place. Your loss is deeply felt in my heart and my thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your fellow officers. Rest easy Sir, now it's your time to walk the streets of Heaven with our fellow brothers and sisters.

First Class Deputy
Wake County Sheriff's Office

March 12, 2004

God Bless you and your family and friends
Deputy Jason Scott. May God gracefully watch over
your wife and unborn child.
Your life was taken by a coward at such a young age.
His day will come, indeed it will. he will stand before the highest of all Judges upon that day.
god Bless You

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton Co. TX. Pct 2 Constable

March 12, 2004

Deputy Scott,

You have graciously given your life while serving your community. There is no greater gift that you can give. You are now in a much better place where the streets are safer.

To your family: My husband too was killed in the line of duty when he was 24. I was 4 months pregnant with our only child. My husband, Jason Beal, has continued to constantly be a great part of our lives although it is in a much different way now. I know they are looking down and helping all of us in any way that they can now.

Remember that Jason is no longer in any pain, and that he gets to watch and be a part of his child's life. I have told my son that not everyone has a daddy living with God. It's really a cool thing to be invited to live with God. My son is only 3, but he knows that his daddy is special and he is always with him.

May God give you the strength to learn to cope and find a new way to live on.

Emily Beal
Wife of Jason Beal
EOW: 1/15/00

March 12, 2004

I just saw this on the national news. How sad. I hope that someone will always let your unborn child know that dad was a hero.

Dave Eskelin
citizen-former officer

March 12, 2004

Rest in peace brother,you're in good company...keep an eye on the rest of those that wear a badge. You will not be forgotten. May God give your family and dept peace and strength.

remember the "thin blue line"

Mari Clark/E911 operator
Craven Co Sheriff Office New Bern NC

March 12, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Scott.

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

March 12, 2004

You walk the streets of Heaven now, St. Michael at your side. Watch over us Brother in Blue...Know that your will forever be our hero.

Terry
Cleveland Police, Ohio Retired

March 12, 2004

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY.

The The following short take describes what members of the EMS, Fire and Police Departments, doctors and nurses go through every week.

I WANT TO TELL YOU LIES
(author unknown)
I want to tell that little boy his Mom will be just fine,
I want to tell that dad we got his daughter out in time,
I want to tell that wife her husband will be home tonight,
I don't want to tell it like it is.....
I want to tell them lies.
You didn't put their seat belts on,
you feel you killed your kids,
I want to say you didn't... but in away, you did.
You pound your fist into my chest, you're hurting so inside,
I want to say you'll be okay....
I want to tell you lies.
You left chemicals within his reach and now it's in his eyes,
I want to say your son will see, not tell you he'll be blind.
You ask me if he'll be OK, with pleading in your eyes,
I want to say that yes he will....
I want to tell you lies.
I can see you're crying as your life goes up in smoke.
IF you'd maintained that smoke alarm, your children may have woke.
Don't grab my arm and ask me if your family is alive.
Don't make me tell you that they're dead....
I want to tell you lies.
I want to say she'll be okay, you didn't take her life,
I hear you say you love her and you'd never hurt your wife.
You thought you didn't drink to much, you thought
that you could drive.
I don't want to say how wrong you were,
I want to tell you lies.
You left her for a moment, it happens all the time.
How could she have fallen when you thought she couldn't climb?
I want to say her neck's not broke, that she will be just fine.
I don't want to say she's paralyzed.....
I want to tell you lies.
I want to tell this teen his buddies didn't die in vain,
Because he thought it would be cool to try and beat that train.
I don't want to tell him this will haunt him all his life,
I want to say that he'll forget,
I want to tell him lies.
You left the cabinet open and your daughter found the gun,
Now you want me to undo the damage that's been done.
You tell me she's your only child, you say she's only five.
I don't want to say she won't see six.....
I want to tell you lies.
He fell into the pool when you ran to get the phone,
It was only for a second that you left him there alone.
If you'd let the phone just ring perhaps your boy would be alive,
But I don't want to tell you that....
I want to tell you lies.
The fact that you were speeding caused that car to overturn,
And we couldn't get them out of there before the whole thing burned,
Did they suffer? Yes, they suffered, they were slowly burned alive.
But I don't want to say those words...
I want to tell you lies.
But I have to tell it like it is, until my shift is through,
And then the real lies begin, when I come home to you.
You ask me how my day was, and I say it was just fine.
I hope you understand, sometimes.....
I have to tell you lies.



Dedicated to all the Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT's, Paramedics, Emergency Flight Crews, Hospital Police, Security Officers and all Civil Servants who deal with the tragedies of life and death. The saddest of all being those that could have been prevented.

The next time you hear a siren in the distance, don't just say a prayer for the victims and their families. Say a prayer for the people that face these tragedies every day and do the best they can to save someone that is loved.

We never see the tears of these brave men and women, but God does.

Say a prayer for each and everyone who is out helping to make a difference in the darkness of the shadow that has surrounded us. Support them and let them know you care.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

March 12, 2004

May he go with God. He was much too young.

Anonymous

March 12, 2004

We live in a world gone mad.

RIP

Detective
Burbank PD (CA)

March 12, 2004

TO: The family, loved ones,friends and co workers: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER- : O, Gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, Iask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep the peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the convistion that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer ; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN Sent to you by the father of First Class Officer J.D.Koeppen Capital City Raleigh NC and Trooper D.C.Koeppen N.J. State Police REST IN PEACE

Chief (ret) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

March 12, 2004

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again, I hold back a tear.

They patrol in the state, city, county and town,

in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.

The shape of their badges may vary,

but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.

They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,

but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.

To uphold the law is the job that they pick,

with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?

They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,

after their lives have met tragic ends.

Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,

to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.

Our Heavenly Father has called them home,

no more these dark streets do they roam.

Through trial and error they have given their best,

please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again I hold back a tear.

Rest Easy Brother Jason, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

March 12, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about this young man's life taken too short from us. I did not know him personally but my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends! I wish this senseless tragedy would stop! Thank you for protecting our streets and now you can protect the streets of heaven along with my brother-in-law CHP Officer Shannon Distel, who was killed doing the job he loved also, on August 27, 2003.
Too many heroes are being taken away from us.

Cindy McCullah

March 12, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THIS FALLEN DEPUTIES FAMILY , FREINDS, AND CO-WORKERS DURING THIS TIME OF GREIF. MAY HE HOLD A HEALING AND UNDERSTANDING HAND OVER THE PEOPLE THAT KNEW THIS HERO. MAY GOD HAVE SWIFT JUSTICE BROUGHT TO THIS RUTHLESS KILLER AND HAVE NO MERCY ON HIM.

DEPUTY A.S. RUSSELL
GREENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. / SOUTH CAROLINA

March 12, 2004

God Bless...

March 12, 2004

God Bless you and you will always be missed

Sgt.William Shutt
New Castle County Police, Delaware

March 12, 2004

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 Jason Scott and the Loudon 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 comforts 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 easy with our other fallen Brothers and Sisters, we have the watch now. We will continue the fight in your honor.

Florida Deputy Sheriff

March 12, 2004

Deputy Scott....thank you for your service & God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

March 12, 2004

My prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Scott's family, friends and coworkers at this tragic time. Gods speed be with you Deputy.

Special Constable Anne Campeau
Windsor Police Service

March 12, 2004

I never knew you,
But we are brothers,
I never met you,
But we are brothers,
Our paths never crossed,
But we are brothers,
I have never patrolled in your town,
But I know we have been on duty together,
I just in another town.
And we are brothers.
And as a brother,
I feel the pain,
I feel the hurt,
And I feel the sadness that only a brother can undergo.
The sacrifices that each of us make everyday in nothing compared to the one you and your fellow officer have accepted.
One that everyone one of us is aware could happen
Any day, any moment, any second.
You have made me proud,
You have made my job easier because
I am more aware.
I am more cautious
And I will never forget you.
May God hold you in his hand and have you rest in peace.


Anonymous

Cpl LarryFermin
Cumberland County Sheriff Office, NC

March 12, 2004