Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Crawford,

Sir, I did not know you personally. However, I work at a smaller, nearby agency, and once requested your guidance over the phone regarding a particular call. You were patient and kind and treated me as if I were a member of your department. Although our contact was breif, your assistance and friendliness left me with a sense of comradery and brotherhood! You will be missed! Rest easy Sarge!

To the family,friends, and fellow CCSO Officers; you are in my thoughts. Sgt. Brad Crawford is a hero! He will always be remembered as a hero, and he will never be forgotten!

P.O. Craig Wattson
LCPD

Officer C. Wattson
La Center PD

August 1, 2004

Thank you Sergeant Crawford for the many years of keeping our streets that much safer because of your dedication to duty. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Brad Crawford.

Police Officer
Huntsville Alabama Police Dept.

August 1, 2004

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


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

August 1, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
SERGEANT CRAWFORD, HIS FAMILY AND CO-
WORKERS.

GOD BLESS ...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 1, 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 Sergeant Brad Crawford's family, friends, and co-workers with the Clark County Sheriff's Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue the watch is now ours.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

August 1, 2004

We are sorry for your loss...

Another hero has fallen...

He gave his life to protect others...

To the wife and children of Sgt. Crawford: God Bless You All

To the men and women of the CCSD Stay strong, Clark County needs you

God bless...

senior patrol agent
us border patrol (san diego)

August 1, 2004

Just to say that even though I am not in Law Enforcement, I believe Firefighters, and Law Enforcement still have a brotherhood. It is with a heavy heart that the Crawford family, and the Clark County S.O. are all in my prayers. Rest in peace BLUE ANGEL!

Colorado Firefighter/EMT

August 1, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Brad did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Brad be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Sergeant Crawford's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Brad is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Brad was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Sergeant Crawford for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

August 1, 2004

In loving memory of Sgt. Brad Crawford: Wow! This profession gets more dangerous by the minute!
It was only in May that I attended a
funeral in Tacoma for P.O. Jim Smith.
Now another Washingtonian has been taken. It is so tragic to come to this site and see all the officers down.
According to these reflections, you knew Jesus personally and that blesses me greatly as I know I will meet you face to face one day
and be able to thank you for your sacrifice. There is none greater than Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We don't get to Heaven based on what we do, but by the sacrifice He made on the cross for our sins.
AMEN! Thank you for your fine
example to those that worked with you and knew you. There is now a huge void that cannot be filled, but as you are remembered, thoughts will turn to your exemplary life and we will be filled with pride and respect and love for the man you became. You were a wonderful testimony to the Lord you served. God be with all those who mourn and may His promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come. I wish I could erase your pain.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

August 1, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of this fine officer. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Sergeant Crawford, and continue your watch from above.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

August 1, 2004

Our hearts go out to you,your family and your department. We just laid my best friend and fellow brother to rest on 07-29-04.

Sleep well brother Crawford and continue to watch over all of us.

Deputy George A Reed
Williamson County Sherif's Department

August 1, 2004

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

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

August 1, 2004

Sergeant Crawford you will be remembered. You are another "Fallen Hero" who's bravery and dedication stands in the gap between good and evil. God's care over your family.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

August 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers to Sergeant Brad Crawford, his family and to the Clark County Sheriff's Department.

You will never be forgotten!!

Sergeant Damon Cole
Double Oak Police Department, Texas

August 1, 2004

Last night my wife and I were driving north on SR 503 when we saw Life Flight land up the road aways. I sure didn't think it was going to be for a Sheriff's Deputy. I first meet Sgt. Crawford back about 8 years ago well in the explorers. Brad was one of those guys that never looked down on you no matter who you were or how young are. Brad always would joke around when he came into the precint. Brad's shoe's are never going to be filled there will always be a void in Clark County. Not only did the suspect take an inocent man, father, friends but he took a very caring soul out of the community. I didn't find out about this tragedy till last night 11:00 when I was told that a Sheriff's Deputy was killed I was then told his name was Brad and my response was not Crawford. I cried like a grown baby.
To his wife LInda and his five children you husband and father died doing what he did most trying to make a difference in someone's life. Your father and husband fits the role of a hero to the "T". Brad will be missed tremendisly. You are all in my thought's and blessing.

T.P.
Citizen Cark County Washington

August 1, 2004

To Sergeant Crawford's family, friends and fellow officers,
Please know that we hold you close in our hearts and are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

Richie Grant
Surviving spouse of Dave Grant, Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept. EOW 5/31/

August 1, 2004

GOD BLESS MY BROTHER. IT HURTS SO MUCH EVERY DAY I READ THIS BOARD. I HOPE YOU ARE IN PEACE NOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS. MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL AND JUSTICE SERVE!!!!!!!!!!

PO AGENCY IN WEST FLORIDA

August 1, 2004

It is with a heavy heart that I learn of the death of another fellow officer. To the family and friends of Sgt Crawford, please accept my sincerest condolences and my prayers that the Lord will lead you thru the tough days ahead.

Deputy John Hendrickson
Skagit County Sheriff's Office

Deputy John Hendrickson
Skagit County Sheriff's Office

August 1, 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 Crawford 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.

August 1, 2004

On behalf of my family I wish to extend our heart felt prayers and sympathy to the family of Officer Crawford and the Clark County Sheriff's Department. My family knows all to well the pain that you are feeling and I pray that God will hold you close during these trying times.

As a wife of a Law Enforcement Officer, it is my nightly prayer that all our LEO's stay safe.

Peggy Maher-Dreher
in memory of my brother
Patrick Maher -Federal Way Washington

Peggy Maher- Dreher
Sister of Patrick Maher EOW 8-2-03

August 1, 2004

Each time I prepare to read this page, I pray that I won't see a new name. Unfortunately names are added far too quickly. Our pryers go out to Sgt. Crawford's family, friends and fellow officers. Thank you for your dedicated service. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

July 31, 2004

To the family, friends, and fellow co-heros of Deputy Crawford, I offer my depest condolences. It is always such a tragedy to lose another outstanding officer. Rest assured that his beat is a safer, easier, less stressfull one now, for he now sits at the right hand of God. To Deputy Crawford, a firm honored salute to you brother, thank you for your service, rest easy now the watch is ours. Your death however traggic was heroic, and in Gods plan necessary.

Deputy CGA
CCSO

July 31, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, July 31, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Sergeant Brad Crawford who died in the line of duty just yesterday.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Sgt. Crawford's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

July 31, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Sergeant Brad Crawford and the
Clark County Sheriff's Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Brad... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

July 31, 2004

My prayers are with Sgt. Crawford's Family and Friends.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

July 31, 2004