Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace. May God bless you and your family always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 11, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Lucy , her family and friends as we mourn her sacrifice . God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

October 11, 2004

Rest in Peace.

Cpl. Dan Johansen
Federal Reserve System Police Services

October 11, 2004

Thank you for your service Investigator Ross, may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

October 11, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Investigator Lucy Ross. She has fought the good fight and has now gone to her reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

October 11, 2004

Rest in Peace.

In your name we shall carry on.

Wayne Rosser

October 11, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Inv. Ross. May God grant you peace and understanding during these trying times. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace maam.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

October 10, 2004

Rest in peace Sister Lucy, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

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

October 10, 2004

"The Folding Of The Flag For Our Sister"
~~~~~~ Lucy ~~~~~~

The first fold is a symbol of life.

The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.


The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to try and attain peace throughout the world.

The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.


The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but, it is still our country, right or wrong."


The sixth fold is where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag from all enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.


The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day.


The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.


The tenth fold is a tribute to the father, for, he too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.


The eleventh fold in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.


The twelfth fold in the eyes of a Christian citizen represents an emblem of eternity, and glorifies in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.


When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust." After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the solders who served under General George Washington, and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today. There are some traditions and ways of doing things which have a deep meaning.


" And I also have to add: Our Women who Are In The Police Force They too Stand Tall and We are Proud of Each one of Them:

Lucy Hun, You can rest now, Pass theFlag now unto each one of us. Allow us to carry on and Do the Job that is left to do.

Protect Our Country and People:

To your Husband and Children, I want you too know you are never alone in this Moment:

This Sea of Blue is Deeper then any Ocean. Because we are a Family From God:

Lucy. You are in Heaven now:
Help shine the Light for us at Night.
And in the Day Lucy. Share with us the road to take:

Thank You Lucy for the 29 Years of your Service.

Rest Now we Will Carry On Now.

From Your Family who Wear The Badge.
In Michigan:
Wayne / Macomb / Oakland County:

Sunshine Michigan PD
Sheriffs Office of Michigan and Homeland Security.

October 10, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Investigator Lucille (Lucy) Ross and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Lucy... 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

October 10, 2004

Pride Integrity and Guts

Some of you may know my face, but not my name. Most of you have seen me around the city and some have even met me, but not always under the best of circumstances. Some of you have even spoken to me on the phone, when you called me while I was working.

Most of you have an opinion on how my job should be done, but would never take my job if it was the last one on earth. And some of you who don't even know me, hate me because of my job. But when I go to my job, I go to make a difference and so I can fight what everyone else fears.

When most would be running away from danger, my job requires me to run towards it. I do this in the hopes of making a difference for someone else I don't even know. Most people say I make too much money, because my pay is published in the newspaper. But don't think twice about hearing about another sports player sign a 20 million dollar contract for 6 months a year of playing a "game."

Since my job's base pay isn't the best I must work extra to pay the bills. Including working extra shifts on holidays, and pick up side work at construction sites as well on my days off, most still complain thinking I am greedy, but don't they realize that I to must pay taxes, have a mortgage car payments and kids in collage as well?

Don't they understand that I am not paid for what I do, but for what I am willing to do for them? After all how can you properly compensate someone to risk their own life and face danger everyday they go to work?

And when I go to work I am punched, kicked, spit on and called every name in the book for doing my job. And every night I leave my house to go to work I realize I may not come back home in the morning. Because when I go to work I can be stabbed, shot, drown, fall, be electrocuted, or die in a car accident rushing to help you.

My job also requires me to carry special "tools" to help me do my job. Sometimes even while doing my job I have to defend myself from someone attacking me. Although, the newspapers will report to you that I "beat someone down", and not that I defended myself from an attack.

While at work I must also carry a gun to protect you, but should I have to use it, the media reports to you that I "gunned someone down" or that I "shot and killed" somebody, and not that I defended myself. Don't they realize that I shoot to live and never to kill?

Also when I go to work I wrap a protective vest around me to help keep me safe through my shift. I use this vest so that I will be allowed to live to the end of my work day. And hope and pray that should something bad happen that this vest helps keep me alive so that I will be allowed to see my children grow.

When I go to my job, I will see more pain, sorrow, agony, death and destruction in one month than most of you will see in an entire lifetime.


And to the ones who don't know me, I unforunetly will meet most of you at the worst times in your life.

You often will call me to come help you out with a problem. But if you have a really big problem you can get me at a special 3 digit number and me and my coworkers will race to your house, just to help you no questions asked. All you have to do is call and we will be there for you, no matter what time, day, night or holiday, rain shine or blizzard.

Sometimes my job also requires me to deliver lectures, babies and even bad news. I am also the one required to ring your doorbell in the middle of the night, swallow hard and advise you that a loved one will not be coming home tonight, then I spend the rest of my shift wondering why I ever took such a job.

Some people even refer to me as a "pig," but when I hear that word called to me or one of my coworkers I think of Pride, Integrity and Guts, which everyone in my profession needs to do this job.

Me and my coworkers must be able to have muscles of steel, have a sense of humor and put ourselves into dangerous situations and face danger head on all in a days work.

We must act in a second and make a decision in the blink of an eye, and spend the rest of our life hoping we made the right choice in that split second. If not we can be arrested and charged with breaking a law, be sued for violating someone's rights, or end up with even a worse fate.

My job requires me to take an oath to be their and to risk my life to protect you. And it is an oath that me and my fellow coworkers have taken and is one that we will not break.

What, you ask is my job, I am your local police officer. And what do I ask in return of doing all this and risking my life for you, nothing at all because it is my job and my hope, of being the one who makes the difference.

Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

October 10, 2004

My sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Investigator Ross. Rest in peace.

A citizen

October 10, 2004

My family would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends & co-workers of Investigator Lucy Ross. You're in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

October 10, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF INV.ROSS. MAY THEY KNOW THEY HAD A HERO IN THIER LIVES. MAY GOD BLESS THIS GREAT OFFICER AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

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

October 10, 2004

The policeman stood and faced 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 time 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 fear.

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

October 10, 2004

Rest in peace Investigator Ross. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You have paid the ulitmate price. Now you are and angel in blue.

Michigan

Michigan

October 10, 2004

God bless the family, friends and coworkers. My deepest sympathies go out to you all.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

October 10, 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 Investigator Lucille Ross' family, friends, and co-workers with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

May you rest in peace. The watch in now ours.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

October 10, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the husband, sons, family, friends and coworkers of Investigator Ross. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Investigator Ross and thank you for your many years of service.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW, 08/06/02, Union County, FL

October 10, 2004

Another loss in the family. God speed Lucy. Rest well knowing that you have served in the most noble and honorable professions as thankless as it may be. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Lucy and all of the agencies affected in this tragedy.

Deputy Sheriff
Orange County S.O.

October 10, 2004

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Rest in Peace, Inv. Ross, we've got it from here.

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Department

October 10, 2004

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

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

October 10, 2004

Lucy and I were squad members in the early 80's on Orange Blossom Trail. She was a great deputy and wonderful wife and mother. I just saw her 5 months ago and we were able to share some memories along with pictures of our children. She was so proud of her two sons. She was a special always happy person that we all will miss.

Love,

Patty

Captain Patty Wells
Orange County Sheriff's Office

October 10, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Investigator Ross' family, friends and co-workers. May God give you His peace that passes all understanding. Psalm 55:22

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

October 10, 2004

So sad to see another officer lost. Rest in Peace Inv. Ross.

Mark Miller
Newark, DE PD

October 10, 2004