Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Howard Dunn

Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, October 29, 2004

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Timothy Howard Dunn

To the family, friends and co-workers of Dep.Dunn,we are so sorry for the loss of this fine Law Enforcement Officer.We never know how our life may end when you start your tour of duty.We live in a life of good, bad and evil and this Deputy was trying to make a difference in the ways that some of the school kids turn out.You did your job well Brother!We will always be here for you!

Cpl. David Hazlett
Berry Hill P.D./Nashville, Tn.

October 31, 2004

The nation is mourning the loss of Deputy Dunn. God Bless you, your immediate family and your police family.

Your watch has ended.
We'll take it from here.


Sterling Heights PD (Michigan)

October 31, 2004

God Speed, you will never be forgotten.

Chief Gary G. Smith
Northfield, MN Police Dept

October 31, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Dunn , his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice . God Bless .

Police Officer
Chicago Police

October 31, 2004

We appreciate what you were doing for us at our school, and truely wish you had had the opportunity to stay with us longer. We'll continue your work here, prepare a place for us there.

Patrolman
Bartlett, TN P.D.

October 31, 2004

God bless you and keep you always. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 31, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 31, 2004

Rest in Peace Brother.

Cpl. D. Johansen
Federal Reserve System Police Services

October 31, 2004

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

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Dunn'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 Timothy 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 Timothy was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Deputy Dunn 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)

October 31, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

October 31, 2004

I am sorry to see the loss of another law enforcement officer from the Memphis Metro area. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Dunn.

Sgt. Vance Plumhoff
West Memphis Police Department

October 31, 2004

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY DUNN'S FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE AT THIS DIFFICULT AND SAD TIME.
MAY GOD BLESS DEPUTY DUNN AND WELCOME HIM TO THE HEAVEN.

DEPUTY SHERIFF
SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA

October 31, 2004

Rest in peace Deputy Dunn. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

October 31, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Deputy Timothy Dunn. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his 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 30, 2004

Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. May GOD bless your family and friends now and may you rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

October 30, 2004

Rest in peace.

Officer J Pacheco
Md Transportation Authority PD

October 30, 2004

You are in our prayers, dear one. May your wings fly you high. Now you can release the surly bonds of earth and reach out and touch the face of God. Thank you for your protection, love and care for your fellow man. We will carry on down here and pray for your loved ones that they can get through this terrible tragedy and get on with their lives. They will make you proud just as you have made all of us proud of you. We love you. Please pray for us and protect us all from your home above. We will meet some day.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

October 30, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Timothy Dunn.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

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

October 30, 2004

John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Citizen

October 30, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Timothy Dunn.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

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

October 30, 2004

Rest in Peace my friend..we are grateful for your faithfulness and dedication to duty...and certainly proud to call you Brother. Be aware your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

October 30, 2004

To Deputy Dunn family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry MIyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

October 30, 2004

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Dunn. 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

October 30, 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 30, 2004

God bless Deputy Dunn's wife, family, friends and coworkers. My heart and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Deputy and thank you for a job well done.

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

October 30, 2004

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