Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Such a tragedy..no doubt Sheriff Samuels died doing something that he truely loved..to his family - friends & co-workers, you are in my thoughts & prayers during these rough times..Sheriff Samuels..know that you are in a better place now..your watch is over, we will take it from here..please watch over your family - friends & fellow brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!!!

Recruit....Karen
Detroit Police Dept., MI

January 20, 2005

May God Bless Mrs. Samuels and her son & daughter. Be Proud of your husband & father. He is a True American Hero. We all in law enforcement stand at your side and have a shoulder for you to lean on. We will not waiver to the criminals, but instead march on in our effort to save this nation from evil.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

January 20, 2005

I am so sorry for the loss. God bless the family and friends of this officer. May you R. I. P. Thank you for your service.

Leo Wife
St Petersburg, Fl

January 20, 2005

Godspeed Sheriff, you will truly be missed. God bless your family, friends and co-workers. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Kelly Alexander
Butler County Sheriff's Office

January 20, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Sheriff Samuels. 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 to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

January 20, 2005

I cruised the freeways, far and near,
and patrolled the highways long.
I assisted those in need of help,
and tried to right the wrongs.

I knew my job put me at risk,
thus faith came into call;
I never drove without the Lord.
He was with me through it all.

I didn't want to leave you,
but God said that I must go.
So, I held your love inside me,
and let my spirit flow.

Tell my family, and my friends,
that everything's okay;
Up here a deputy uses wings,
to cruise the Great Highway.

Teach my children to be proud,
and to not live life in fear.
Tell them Daddy's still on watch,
and that I am always near.

And you, dear wife, remember, please
that true love never dies.
What lives today, within the heart,
lives on in Paradise.

Author: Janice Winslow Harper

SPL AGENT. D. SIMS
US.MARSHAL-DETROIT MI

January 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

January 20, 2005

"When I am gone, remember I'm with my savior;
then do not mourn because I've passed away.
Life holds so many griefs and disappointments,
and will you cry because I did not stay?
'Tis only for a spell we must be parted;
not many years on earth to us are given.
And when my Savior tells me you are coming,
I'll go with Him and welcome you to Heaven.
Grieve not because the eyes that looked upon you
shall never see your face on earth again;
Rejoice, because they look upon the Savior
who gave His life to ransom sinful men.
Weep not because I walk no longer with you;
remember, I am walking streets of gold.

We'll take care of your family, dont you worry about that. Thank you for, you.

anonymous
Woodson County Sheriffs Office, Yates Center, KS

January 20, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sheriff Samuels. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Please take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

January 20, 2005

God bless Sheriff Samuels and his family. Rest in peace Brother.

Sgt. Bruce Burns
Owensboro, Ky. P.D.

January 20, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sheriff Samuels. Take care and God bless.

Daughter of a Sgt

January 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Sheriff Samuels's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you and give you peace. Psalm 55:22

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

January 20, 2005

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 with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands 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 Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

January 20, 2005

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association are with the family, friends and co-workers of Sheriff Matt Samuels

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

January 20, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 20, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve for the City Of Lake Saint Louis, MO Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Sheriff Samuels' family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman
Lake Saint Louis Police Department

January 20, 2005

You fought the good fight, your tour is done, Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with Sheriff Samuels' family.

Captain Charles Doan
Plymouth Police Department

January 20, 2005

Sheriff Samuels....may those who know and love you come to find peace in the weeks and months to come.....we are on this earth but a short time....and your time was not wasted, but will always be remembered for the heroism by which you lived it! God's speed, Sir.....

wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, SWAT, MI

January 20, 2005

True Love Never Dies

I cruised the freeways, far and near,
and patrolled the highways long.
I assisted those in need of help,
and tried to right the wrongs.

I knew my job put me at risk,
thus faith came into call;
I never drove without the Lord.
He was with me through it all.

I didn't want to leave you
but God said that I must go.
So, I held your love inside of me,
and let my spirit flow.

Tell my family, and my friends,
that everything's okay;
Up here a deputy uses wings
to cruise the Great Highway.

Teach my children to be proud,
and to not live life in fear.
Tell them Daddy's still on watch,
and that I am always near.

And you, dear wife, remember, please,
that true love never dies.
What lives today, within the heart,
lives on in Paradise.

Janice Winslow Harper

Matt,
Thank you for wearing the uniform proudly and for your ultimate sacrifice. I hope that your family finds peace at the end of the journey they have begun. This poem was written for my husband. Look him up and tell him we miss him and love him. He will show you around up there and I hope you cruise the Great Highway together to watch over all of us left behind.

Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10/14/04

January 20, 2005

RIP Brother

71
MPD

January 20, 2005

Today, something happened that I never dreamed would. You were taken from us by someone who never should have breathed the same air as you. I never thought this day would come. Not you....you were supposed to die of old age in a rocking chair, telling stories. You were so well liked by everyone that you came into contact with and did so much to help those around you. You left something behind in everything that you did. I have never met a better cop or a better person. You taught me how to deal with people and to use my head. You reinforced the phrase "FIRM, FAIR and CONSISTENT" in your profession. It never should have happened, Matt. And we will always ask ourselves "why?". Knowing that you are not out there, pains us all. All of us former Greenwood County "boys" and all of those still there, will forever have a void that you left behind.

D.W. (Mac) McElhiney, SGT.
Goddard Police Dept.

January 20, 2005

I briely met Sheriff Samuels at KLETC in early 2004. He will be greatly missed. God bless your soul, Sheriff.

January 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Sheriff Matt Samuels and the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Matt... 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-Police Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

January 20, 2005

Your a true hero, my prayers go out to your family and coworkers.

Sergeant Ray Gutierrez
Ulysses Police Dept. Ks.

January 20, 2005

The officers at Greenwood County Sheriffs office would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Matt was a great friend, boss, and was loved by people of Greenwood county and well respected by law enforcement throughout the state.

Law enforcement suffered a tragic lost today.

God Bless everyone and watch out for each other

Deputy Patrick Romans
Greenwood County Sheriff's Office

January 20, 2005