Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, June 17, 2004
Reflections for Officer Harley Alfred Chisholm, III
My prayers are with you in your time of need. I know that that is not much help but I just wanted to thank you for Officer Chisholm's bravery in protecting the city of Birmingham. God Bless
Carol Otts
June 18, 2004
Im so sorry your worst fear has come true. My prayers for your healing.
June 18, 2004
A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER
Lord I ask for courage
Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me
Where others will not go...
I ask for strength
Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...
I ask for dedication
Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...
Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...
And please Lord
Through it all
Be at my side...
--Author Unknown
THANK YOUR FOR PROTECTING US!
GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!
Wade P
Calera, AL
June 18, 2004
To the family of Officer Chisholm, my deepest sympathy. As mother of two police officers, I pray daily for the safety and security the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe. We are grateful for their bravery and thank God for these heros.
Nancy Ardrey Mayer
Charlotte NC
Nancy Ardrey Mayer
June 18, 2004
May God strengthen and comfort your family and fellow officers at this terrible time. Rest easy, Officer Chisholm.
Special Agent Paul Munson
NC State Bureau of Investigation
June 18, 2004
Rest well, faithful servant. To the family, I pray God's love and comfort upon each of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Investigator T. Billingsley (S.W.A.T. Sn
Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
June 18, 2004
We are truly saddened at Harley's 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.
June 18, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless each of you. Please know that you are in my prayers. I didn't know anyone of the officers personally, but it touched me. I hope in this time you lean on God for help. He will give you strength during this time and the weeks to come. Please know that my family and I will have you in our prayers.
God Bless you,
Kami Johnson
Hokes Bluff, AL
Kami Johnson
June 18, 2004
May God bless you and your family. You are a true hero.
June 18, 2004
On behalf of the Meriden Police Department, I offer our condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Birmingham Police Department in the loss of these brave men. Our prayers are with the families.
Lt. Lawrence Guidobono
Meriden, CT PD SWAT
June 18, 2004
I don't know you and I don't know your family... I don't even live where you live..but i do know your pain. Losing someone that you love, whether it be from violence or not, is one of the toughest things in life. Just remember that God is there to heal your pain and to dry your tears. May the blessed memories of your family member soothe your pain and help you in this time of need. God Bless.
Eric in SC
Friend of the ACE & TJ Show
June 18, 2004
May the ruthless criminals responsible for these murders be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Birmingham Police Department.
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
June 18, 2004
To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Chisholm:
May you all find strength in God during this tragic time. And to the Birmingham Police Department, we all mourn your loss.
Brother, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Special Agent
FBI New York
June 18, 2004
Rest Easy Brother Harley, 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
June 18, 2004
The Sound of Silence
Hello darkness, my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seeds while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence.
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
'Neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence.
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more.
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dare
Disturb the sound of silence.
'Fools' said I, 'You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows.
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you.'
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made.
And the sign flashed out its warning,
In the words that it was forming.
And the sign said, 'The words of the prophets
are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls.'
And whisper'd in the sounds of silence.
agency in Georgia
June 18, 2004
God's Blessings on you & your comrades as He welcomes you into His Presence. You now abide with Heroes of like kind.We are grateful for your supreme sacrifice and dedication above and beyond. Rest knowing your loved ones are never alone. We are but a phone call away.
Bob Johnson VA-VI
Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police
June 18, 2004
How can such horrible things happen to such wonderful people?
You, your family, and your coworkers are in my thoughts and prayers.
Officer Chisholm, you will not be forgotten
W Smith
June 18, 2004
I pray for the families of these three officers and for the department who has suffered such a huge loss. These angels have now joined my angel in heaven and they shine down on us every day...May God be with you all in such a difficult time.
Erika Mitchell
Ofc. Larry mitchell EOW 5-30-01
June 18, 2004
Officer Chisholm, I am so angered and devistated that this atrocity has happened to you, Officers Bennett & Owens. I have expressed my detailed sentiments to all of you and our fellow brother and sister officers in Officer Bennett's reflections. As I stated there, as a profession, we will not allow your deaths to be in vain.
I honor you, your name, your memory and mostly, for the ultimate sacrifice you made protecting the citizens of Birmingham, our great home and State of Alabama and our great Nation. You have given your "all." Nobody can ask any more of you. You are a warrior and a hero. Go rest high on that mountain . . . we will cover your post on the thin blue line.
To Birmingham Police Officer Michael Collins (the 4th Officer involved in the shooting), I want to say thank you for your gallant and dedicated efforts to protect your brother officers. I know I speak for all of us when I say "Thank God you survived the shooting and were not seriously injured."
With brotherly love and utmost respect to all the involved Officers, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)
Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
June 18, 2004
We don't always understand why things happen as they do because we can't see the "big picture", but the God who is the artist of that picture can bring you comfort and peace. I pray that you seek that from Him.
keith turner
citizen of landis, nc
June 18, 2004
God bless you Officer Chisholm & your family. Thank you for protecting the great state of Alabama.
Jennifer Nichols -widow of Florida Fish
June 18, 2004
MY prayers are with you and your family. Rest Easy Brother!
Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office. La.
June 18, 2004
A Policeman died today and a part of America died...Rest in Peace Brother...We'll take care of the watch from here...Until we can all meet again someday and tell "War Stories"..God Bless and be with the family of Officer Chisholm in this time of sorrow.
Deputy P. Frazier
Escambia County (FL) Sheriff's Dept.
June 18, 2004
I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Chisholm's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Birmingham Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Chisholm, your duty here is done.
Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office
June 18, 2004
I will remember you and your family in prayer.
Lieutenant Glenn Powell
Sacramento County Sheriff
June 18, 2004
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