Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands
End of Watch Monday, April 26, 2004
Reflections for Police Officer Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman
To those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.
So grieve a while for if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen wih your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear
And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"
We too lost a very dear friend that was an officer almost a year ago. May u rest in peace
Anonymous
April 27, 2004
I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.
I am saddened to see the name of another officer added to this list today.
We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.
These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.
...Gone, but never Forgotten....
Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 27, 2004
Rest in Peace.
Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY
April 27, 2004
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.
Shannon
concerned citizen
April 27, 2004
Rest in peace brother you have done your job. May GOD bless you and yours now and forever.
Training Officer
Hennepin Co. S
April 27, 2004
To the family and friends of Officer Chapman, and to the VIPD members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed!
Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, Florida
April 27, 2004
It's always a terrible shame when a Police Officer is murdered while trying to shield others from harm. May you rest in peace.
Auxiliary Police Officer Charles Smith
New York City Police Department
April 27, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and members
of The Virgin Island Police Department in the loss of
Officer Cuthbert Chapman. He acted in a heroic manner
and fought the good fight. He will never be forgotten. Besafe.
Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Tampa, Fl.
April 27, 2004
I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Chapman's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Virgin Islands Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Chapman, your duty here is done.
Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office
April 27, 2004
Amercia lost another hero today, Officer Chapman was only doing what he loved, protecting the citizens of his community when he was taken away. Go rest in heaven with God my brother, your work here is done. To the friends and Family please put your faith in God.
Sgt. W.M. Riley
Aragon Ga police Dept
April 27, 2004
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