Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tim was my partner in the Metro Gang Unit for the past 2 years. During that time we had became like brothers. On our off time we would get together with our wives and enjoy the time away from work. He was a great officer that knew how to use all his tools to solve cases. Michelle you know that Heather and I are here for you any time.
All officers know that your partner is your lifeline, Tim was mine. One day we will be partners again in a place that we do not have to worry about crime. Tim I miss you and will se you again.

Deputy S. Bierbrodt
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

November 4, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with Deputy Dunn's wife, family, friends and co-workers. May God send his peace that passes all understanding. Psalm 55:22

De
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

November 3, 2004

Michelle,

Hi my name is Allison, I wanted to tell you that I am so sorry for what has happened to you and your family. I never knew how much police officers did until my mom married my step-dad Sgt. Andy Boyd. I may be only 13, but I can't imangine how you must feel because if I lost my step-dad, I do not know what I would do because he means the world to me. All my love and prayers goes to you and your family.

Allison, Step-daughter of Sgt. Andy Boyd

November 2, 2004

While I didn’t know Deputy Dunn personally, I know him in my heart. He was a man who received great joy from being a member of the brotherhood of law enforcement, a bond that only those in law enforcement can fully understand. He was the husband of a loving wife who worried about him if he was late coming home from work. He was the son of a mother who every time she heard that there was an officer down, she wondered if it was her own son. He was a brother of siblings who were proud of his accomplishments and proud to be a part of the same family. You see, I can know Timothy Dunn in my heart because I am the mother of a Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy and I am the sister of a deputy sheriff who was also killed in the line of duty. My prayer is that God will be your Comforter during the very difficult days ahead. My heart truly “knows”.

Linda Gregory

November 2, 2004

Deputy Dunn you will never be forgotten. I grow up in Memphis Tenn. and moved to Missouri when I was in the 6th grade because my parents wanted me to be in a safer place. I am now a police officer in Republic Missouri and have been for two years. I am only 23 years old and love me job, as well as I know you did. You will always be remembered for the things you talked about with students and the things you did to protect them. I takes a true man to put on his uniform and go around to schools and talk with students. I am sure you have touched alot of hearts in your short time as a officer. I pray for your family and friends in their time of need and I also pray that your department will keep you in their minds everyday.
I hope one day when it is my time to go that me and you can sit back and trade police stories.

Patrol Officer Bobby SMith #035
Republic Police Department, Missouri

November 2, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother.

Shannon E. Bunger, Patrol Officer
Indiana University Police, Bloomington, IN

November 2, 2004

Tim, I still can't believe you are gone. I know you are in a better place now, with our Lord. Rest peacefully in His arms forever.

Patrolman Jimmy Busch
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

November 2, 2004

Deputy Dunn, Im so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

Det Tony Brisinte
Orange Co SO Orlando FL

November 1, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers my prayers are with you. I wish there was something that I could say to help you through this. But as everyone knows there isn't anything anyone can say that will help. You will come up with your own way, mine was knowing that Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded places with anyone.
Deputy Dunn your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me tell him we miss him :)

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

November 1, 2004

Michelle,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your husband. I pray that God will give you strengh in this difficult time ahead and that you find comfort in his love for you and for his job.

Sincerely,
Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell,
EOW 11-19-02

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02, Summerville PD, SC

November 1, 2004

Michelle,
I know at this moment the pain may seem unbearable. Just know that you are not alone. This is a long, tough road for us left behind. Don't let anyone tell you how to grieve. Just take it day by day - or breath by breath - if you have to. You will be in my thoughts.

Jennifer Waters
Wife of Mike Waters, West Memphis PD, EOW 9-11-03

November 1, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Timothy Dunn and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Timothy... 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

November 1, 2004

The men and women of the Germantown Police Department send their condolences to Tim's family, the Metro Gang Unit and the Sheriff's Office. May God bless you all.

Inspector R. A. Bright
Germantown TN Police Dept.

November 1, 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

November 1, 2004

Rest easy dear brother
allow us to carry on the guard
Fear not for the ones you've left behind
although I know it will be hard
Your time has come to be at rest
We know while here you always gave it your best
Look down on us and feel the peace
and know your memory will never cease.

Lt. Larry E. Price
Jackson Tn. P. D.

November 1, 2004

Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you.
I will uphold you with My righteous hand
ISAIAH 41:10

Sgt.
Frankfort Police

November 1, 2004

Michelle,

As a wife of a Deputy Sheriff, my heart breaks for you. When tragedies like this happen, as spouses we are directly put in your place knowing that one day this could happen to us. Losing the love of your life is beyond devastating. May you find comfort in his honor. God Bless You and your family!

Karen - Bartlett, TN

November 1, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Dunn family. There are no words to express your loss and what you are going through. You will be in my prayers. I hope the Department assists you in every way to help you through this trying time.

Robert Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon EOW 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asstt. Chief (Ret)
Riverside PD, IL

November 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of officer Dunn in their time of need. I rode with officer Dunn several times as a former Shelby County Sheriff's Office Explorer. He will leave a lasting impression in the lives of many people.

P.S.T C. Rossie
Memphis Police Department

November 1, 2004

Our heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Deputy Dunn.

The family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne co. Sheriff's Dept.

October 31, 2004

RIP Brother
We will continue the fight

Muss
MPD

October 31, 2004

My toughts and prayers are with Deputy Dunn,his family and the Shelby County law enforcement community.May you rest in peace.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Dontown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

October 31, 2004

Deputy Dunn,
I will keep your family & friends in my prayers for I know the pain they are feeling. I didn't know you but had worked at one time with some guys who worked with Shelby County. I know the departement will feel the loss of you also. I pray that God will keep your family strong so that they can make it without you. It's a long hard road. Thanks for your sacrifice.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin E. Taylor

October 31, 2004

We are deeply saddened at Timothy'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.

October 31, 2004

On behalf of the St. Augustine Police
Department I would like to extend our
sympathy to our brothers and sisters
of the Shelby County Sheriff's
Department, and Deputy Dunn's family.
I am a Memphis native and a former
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Explorer, and it pains me to see that
the Sheriff's Office has lost another
fine member.

I know that Timothy is in the company
of Sherry, Rupert, and George now, and
although we grieve for them here, they
are in a much better place.

Rest easy Timothy, and know that your
brothers and sisters will continue your
fight, and watch over your family.

Officer Todd Riggins
St. Augustine Police Department

October 31, 2004