Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“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

August 20, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Bryant my prayers are with you. I wish there was something that I could say to help ease your pain but there is nothing. The only thing that help me was knowning that Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded jobs with anyone.
Scott your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

August 20, 2004

god bless you and your family

skip roberson

August 20, 2004

This is by far the "ultimate" sacrafice...my prayers and thoughts are with Scott and his family.

patrolman
euclid pd

August 20, 2004

A man can do no greater thing than to lay down his life for another man. Officer Bryant you are a real hero and your memory will live forever. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace sir.

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

August 20, 2004

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
This was written by an unknown author.

Jim Moore
New Orleans PD, Retired

August 20, 2004

The officers of the 67 Precinct Anti-Crime unit which to send their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bryant.

67 Precinct Anti-Crime unit
NYPD

August 20, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

August 19, 2004

YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!! Another officer is still here due to you being so brave.10-42 on earth, 10-41 in Heaven. Rest Now Blue Angel.
Heather (Survivor)
In Loving Memory of another Fallen Hero
Lt. Walter A. Taylor Jr.
Baltimore City Police Dept.
Birthday to Heaven 4/17/03

Heather Everhart (Taylor)
Daughter of Lt. Walter Taylor Jr. BCPD EOW 4/17/03

August 19, 2004

GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE THAT LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER. MAY GOD BLESS THIS HERO AND HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER, NOW REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 19, 2004

In loving memory of Scott Edward
Bryant: "Greater love hath no man
than to lay down his life for his friends." This is what you demonstrated for your brother and this is what Christ did for us by dying
on the cross. I'm sure that driver feels horrible and deserves our prayers, too. Our thoughts are with
your family, friends and co-workers.
Unfortunately, these tragedies happen too often. Your passing has
left a void that will never be filled, but
a life that will never be forgotten.
Lynn Kole
Washington state

August 19, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Bryant,his family and the employees of the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Texas Death Row Correctional Officer
Texas Dept of Criminal Justice Institutional Division

August 19, 2004

Officer Bryant you died a HERO saveing the Life of Another. You will not be forgotten. My prayers and thoughts are with your loved ones.To Serve and to Protect!!!!

Auxiliary Chief of Police Jerry Ryerson
Rock Island Police Department Rock Island, Il

August 19, 2004

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 19, 2004

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Bryant Family and the officers and staff of the Iowa Department of Corrections over the tragic loss of Officer Scott Bryant. Once again another brother officer has been taken from the thin blue line. Scott died a hero saving the life of another officer.
May God bless the Bryant Family and the officers & staff of the Iowa Department of Corrections during this very sad time. May our brother Scott rest in peace. Scott will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

August 19, 2004

The men and women of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (IL) offer our condolences to the family of Officer Bryant and the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office (IL)

August 19, 2004

Today we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bryant. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

August 19, 2004

May God bless Officer Bryant's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. He truly showed love because "Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13. Officer Bryant is a hero as are every law enforcement officer. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

August 19, 2004

Such a heroic thing Officer Bryant did in saving another officer's life while giving his. May God bless his wife, children, family, friends and coworkers. My heart and prayers are with you all. What a true HERO.

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

August 19, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Scott, 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

August 19, 2004

Sincere condolences to your family, department, and Hawkeyes. When they reissue Webster's Dictionary, I encourage them to place your illustration next to the word selfless.

ACOA

August 19, 2004

To: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER: O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me .As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls for assistance with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think that no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE***Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen, Capital City Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen,Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

August 19, 2004