Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Merry Christmas Bum. Please watch over us during this holiday season. Miss ya!

Martha

December 15, 2006

Hey you,
I haven't been here in a while! I don't care what they say it does not get easier! It's tuff to look at this site and read what everyone says. I think I miss you more. Working the road again, the smallest things remind me of you. We were at The Wheel the other day and someone asked if I remembered when we would hang out at the Wheel all night, I just smiled and remembered all the hours sitting there listening to your stories and jokes!!! Please continue to watch over us and protect us!!!
Miss you tons!

Shell

December 6, 2006

Hey you, it's the 27th again and like always am thinking of you. We all miss you and think of you everyday. Winters coming and everytime I look at the fireplace I think of how you liked to see how hot you could get it in the house and you wouldn't stop putting in wood until Cleetus would go out and lay in the snow on the deck...We miss you

I love you
bobby

October 27, 2006

It is a deep mystery,
This matter of life and death..
That the same person
Who brought us a thousand joys,
Can one day leave us shedding a thousand tears....
So suddenly, sometimes
That we grope blindly for words left unspoken,
And for the hug we needed to give,
to say good-by,
And we wonder,
How this thread that holds us all to life
Can be so thin and fragile,
Until one day, we find the courage to accept
That the living aren't meant to understand death,
Only to celebrate life,
And to remember that the only real death
is forgetting.

remembering and missing you, love
bobby

September 27, 2006

Hey Brother,

I never had the chance to meet you. I was still working in Corrections when you passed, but I remember the day well. I see looking at the posts that we share the same birthday. You have me by a few years though (only a few, I'm hot on your heels!). I'll think of you each year and celebrate our lives. Watch over the rest of us while we keep things rolling...and rest easy, my Brother.

Dep. K.J. Bowden
Ingham Co. Sheriff's Office

Dep Kelly Bowden
Ingham County Sheriff's Office

September 15, 2006

Hey you, have mikey and alex here staying the night. We had to do the whole scary movie followed by the night walk! It's not the same as nothing with big red bulging eyes came running out of the creepy corn to axe us up in a thousand peices........I just love to listen to them tell all their uncle bum stories. Of course I am glad that they remember all those good times and with perfect detail, but pisses me off you can't be here to make more. They still make me do the bathroom checks to make sure nothing in there is going to kill them while their peeing! They kept me up until 2 am playing pictionary, it was like playing with you and erl.......cracked me up. They really miss you. Cleetus and I miss you too........

I love you
bobby

August 19, 2006

Just stopped by to say hi, my brother. We never met in life, but reserve a place for the rest of us in heaven. I joined the WMC in 1995 and attended my second ride in St. Johns see ya next year.
WFFW Grandpa

Capt. John Conaty
Ingham Co. Sheriff Dept. Ret 1995

August 14, 2006

Can't begin to tell you how much you are missed. Paula and the gang did a great job on Sunday with the Poker Run. I felt your presence with all of us - all day long.

We all love you!

August 10, 2006

Perry,
Hey you. Thanks for a wonderful day! Another good day for a ride. Everyone had fun, like always. Miss you so much.

Shelly Haviland
Clinton County VST

August 6, 2006

Bum,
There are not a lot of people in this world like you. I was one of the lucky people too know you. You were always making me smile and always knew just the right things too say, you also gave so much too people and asked very little. I miss you so much, not even words could explain. With all my love.--- Me

July 14, 2006

Happy 39th. Wish you were here..........

I love you
bobby

July 11, 2006

Happy Birthday Bum!

Marsha

July 11, 2006

Hey Perry,

Well I have not ben around in awhile, times have been hard. I guess we all have them days though right? You would be proud of me Perry. Outside my chief, I am top officer here at the department. I am in charge of so many things, cant always keep my head on straight. I stopped out to see you the other night, the bugs were eating me alive so i didnt get alot of time to talk to you. I miss you !!!! Look forward to riding my new bike in the poker run coming up. Thank you for still having my back along with our brothers and sisters serving today.

OFFICER BECKA T.

July 4, 2006

Happy 14yr wedding anniversary.

I love you
bobby

June 6, 2006

Happy 17 year anniversary bum. I really miss you.

I love you
bobby

June 4, 2006

A few days ago I was sifting through some old photographs out in the garage and found one of you. You were clowning around in the barracks hallway (534th MP CO, Panama) with Moltrup, Marshall, and Thompson. The photo caught my eye as you always had a smile on your face like the cat that ate the canary. Today, I went to the Law Enforcement Memorial page to leave a message for Jackson Lone, a friend whose name joins yours this year. I saw your name and thought of that infectious grin immediately. Jackson and you should get along great. He is quite the prankster, so watch your back. I will definitely look you up my next trip to D.C.
"Pain heals, chicks dig scars, and glory lasts forever"

Ofc. Chris Garrett
Seattle Police Department

May 16, 2006

Made it through our trip. I have such a hard time going. Mostly because it is you that should be there, making memories with Paula. You would be proud of her. I was thinking about junior high the other day and math class, man did we have fun. Can't believe our 20th class reunion is coming up and you won't be there. Won't be the same without you. I won't tell you to watch over us, you took care of everyone while you were here. Drink your pfifer, kick back at the fishing hole and do a komakaze for me! Love ya friend--Jimbob

May 16, 2006

hey you, reliving again with police week coming up. I feel bad that there are so many more families going through this, but do hope they have great friends and family like we have. So dedicated and loyal, can't ask for any better. We miss you soooo much. My thoughts are always with you.

I love you
bobby

May 8, 2006

Miss ya like crazy! PS: Clutch still tries to pretend he is a mechanic (and sometimes a carpenter). Some things never change :) Peace be with you and your family.

April 26, 2006

BUM, went to see Dad today again. Every day gets harder to deal with. This is my first reflection since you've been gone,I've written you letters then burned them because I have things to say to you that I keep personal. right now there are things going on that make me so angry, and I know you, you'd say oh Ann don't let it bother you. I wish I could be as good hearted and mellow like you. Well, see you in my dreams. Love Ann P.S. Anger management doesn't work!!!!! You know what I'm talking about. CHUCKLE,CHUCKLE!

HELEN FILLMORE
CLSH

April 18, 2006

First time I've looked at this sight. Is so hard to read Paula's hurt. We had a really good talk the other day. I can't believe your not with her. You two were my rock-- always together. When you left I felt like anything bad could happen to anyone, because God knows how much Paula loved you and if he took you then he will take anyone. I struggle with that everyday. I want you home with my friend because with you I knew she was safe and loved and I could live life knowing she was happy, what anyone would want for their friend. I know you connect with her through cleetus. She feels it and am greatful she has that. I will continue to be by her side. I will make sure that she is alright. Miss the laughs and the slaps on the back. Really miss the answering machine messages. You were one of a kind Perry, Epton Road won't be the same without you. Jimbob

April 14, 2006

As the second anniversary of your tragic death approaches, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry that they must walk this painful journey.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

March 26, 2006

Hey Bro! Its me, believe it or not! I talked to louie today. She was busy cuttin wood. I'm not dealin with this very well. She and I miss u very much! Its alot to deal with. Dad doesnt care about anything any more. I understand, but help me Please! I dont know what to do any more. I need u so bad! You held us all together before. What do I do without u! I am not the only one lost. It seems everyone is. I know u r watchin out for us. Please help me Bro! Its just so hard without u! I miss u so much! Please Bro, help me get through helping Mom and Dad. They miss u more than anything. I love u!

Grace Haggerty/sister

March 25, 2006

will be 2yrs on monday and can't help but think of all the plans we made 2yrs ago today. will love forever.

I love you
bobby

March 24, 2006

Hey Mister,

Almost two years and it still seems like just yesterday we were sitting at the Wheel at 2am just talking about nothing and everything... I'm back on the road at CAAS. At first it was difficult, I left there shortly after your accident and going back only made me miss you more. I was working the road when Smitty got in his accident a few weeks ago, the only I could think was "O' not again!" I know you were looking out for him, Thank you!!! I miss you tons, and we are all still waiting for it to get easier. I don't think it ever will.
Please, continue to look out for everyone. We miss you tons.

Shelly Haviland
Clinton County VST

March 24, 2006