Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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


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

June 18, 2004

Sgt.Bailey was my shift Sgt. the last 4 out of 5 years. He was a great person to work for & talk with. I never saw him get upset or raise his voice. I remember when I was going through some tough times recently & Sgt. Bailey noticed that I was not my usual self, he called me in the office & said "Edward, is there something wrong, I have noticed you are not yourself here lately" I talked with him and he said " if you need time off or something else I can do for you you let me know,o.k." Sgt. you will be missed greatly by me, not seeing him sitting in that chair every morning will be hard.God bless you Sgt. Bailey.

Ofc.Ed Cobb Patrol Officer
Jackson PD

June 18, 2004

What words are adequate my Brother. You are now among the Heroes who will be looked up to as such for all eternity. Rest in Peace and knowledge that your loved ones are not alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Retd)
Blue Knights International Police

June 18, 2004

Sgt. Bailey, Your undeniable devotion to your family and community will NEVER be forgotten. My Prayersa are with you, your family and your Department. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, La.

June 18, 2004

When I started JPD in Oct 1993, Sgt, Bailey was one of my shift Sgt's. I had gone home for Christmas in Paducah, Ky that December. While with my family the phone rang, it was Sgt. Bailey. There had been a mix up of days off and I was supposed to be at work now. Sgt. Bailey told me to stay in Ky with my family and that he would take care of the mix up. That was the type of guy Sgt. Bailey was. He always spoke to everyone that he met, and I never heard him talk bad about anyone. He never complained on the range when training if it was too hot, cold, raining, or snowing.

Sgt. Bailey...you will be greatly missed more than words can ever express. Our hearts are broken here for such a great loss. 31 years service is enough here on Earth...go and serve in Heaven and watch over the rest of us.

Sgt. Gary Benton
Jackson Police Dept. Tactical Unit

June 18, 2004

My heartfelt prayers and wishes to the family and friends of Sgt. Bailey. You may be gone,,but never forgotten. God bless you , your family, and the entire city of jackson in your time of mourning

Ptlm Andrew P. Gaither
Shelby County Sheriff's Office Tn.

June 18, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Sgt. Bailey's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Jackson Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Sgt. Bailey, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

June 18, 2004

I extend my sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Andy Bailey. Rest in peace brother. Your 31 yrs. of service will not be forgotton. To the members of the Jackson Police Department keep up the good work and besafe.

Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office Tampa, Fl.

June 18, 2004

Rest in Peace....

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 18, 2004

On the wings of angels he flew, all forgiven he knew, now at peace with GOD, no more worry, no more tears...Enter MY Kingdom Officer Bailey, GOD said "Peace I will give you here, tears I will wipe from your loved ones near, I am proud of you Peacemaker, here we will wait and with joy, think of the day when we all reunite just one last time, in one last battle, now stand at my right side son, I have chosen another great warrior for my side, be at peace, your comrades will sustain, I will look upon them each day and together You and I will pray"

May GOD Bless Officer Baileys family and comrades....

Officer Scott Parker # 904
Pelican Bay Police Department, Tarrant County Texas

June 18, 2004

I am a native of Alamo, Tennessee and often visit Jackson to shop when I am home. I am married to a retired Indiana State Police Officer. On behalf of the Indiana Troopers Association, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Bailey family and his law enforcement family. Our officers serve and protect 24/7 knowing that at any time they may be called upon to make the ultimate sacriface - as your officer did. God bless each of you as you honor this fallen hero.

Karen Worrell Shelton - Dir. of Operatio
Indiana Troopers Association - Angola, IN

June 18, 2004

Rest now officer for we will meet again on the streets of heaven. God Bless.

P.O. M. Simi
Chgo P.D.

June 18, 2004

My deepest simpathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Bailey. May God bless you with His peace, grace, mercy and give you the strength you will need during this very sad time.

Sergeant Bailey, rest in peace. Like all the officers gone before you, you are a hero and we will never forget.

"Well done, good and faithful servant!... Come and share your master's happiness." MATTHEW 25:21

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

June 18, 2004

Dear lord bless this true hero. My thoughts and prayers to the family of Sgt. Bailey. God Speed brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Rockwall County Sheriff's Office, Rockwall Texas

June 18, 2004

YOU'VE GONE HOME TO A BETTER PLACE. WE'LL MISS YOU ALWAYS AND YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS......YOU WERE ALSO A FRIEND ALONG WITH BEING A CO-WORKER...IT'S SAD AT J.P.D TODAY.WITH YOUR EMPTY CHAIR IN THE SERGEANTS OFFICE.....YOU WOULD BE PROUD(AND EMBARRASSED)TO HEAR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT EVERYONE IS SHARING ABOUT YOU....REST IN PEACE......NO MORE PAIN..INV. DEBBIE STANFILL AND OFFICER MIKE STANFILL JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

INVESTIGATOR DEBBIE STANFILL
JACKSON TENNESSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 18, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 18, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . God Bless.

Rich
Chicago Police

June 18, 2004

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

June 18, 2004

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 a badge
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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a 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 born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

June 18, 2004

You made the ultimate sacrifice,you are a hero.GOD will be with your family and you will not be forgotten.

LT. CHRIS VANDIVER
MILAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 18, 2004

May God be with you and your families. I know that we will meet in heaven one day.

Randy M Taylor
US DOJ

June 18, 2004

God bless the wife, son, family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Bailey. May you find strength in each other in this terrible time of loss. Sgt Bailey may you rest in peace and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure
EOW 08/06/02

June 18, 2004

America Lost another Hero today, Sgt bailey was doing what he loved the most, protecting the citizens, and he Died a Hero. Sarg go patrol the streets of heaven, we will continue your fight for justice. To the Family and Friends please turn to God, He will help you through this.

Sergeant William M. Riley
Aragon Ga police Dept

June 18, 2004

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 Bailey 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.

June 18, 2004

Another true American Hero has lost his life for the good citizens of America. My prayers to the family. Blessed be the peacekeeper.

Sgt. Burt Franklin
Maury Co. Tn. Sheriff Dept.

June 18, 2004