Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Teasley, you are truly a hero. Thank you for so selflessly working to protect all of us. My heart and prayers are with your family, your department and your friends. May you rest in peace. "Well done, good and faithful servant." Mt. 25
Mary Kay Balchunas,
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

March 12, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police we wish to extend our condolences to the family of Sergeant Hoyt Teasley and the members of the Fulton County Sheriff's department.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

March 12, 2005

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

March 12, 2005

Once again God has called up one of our brothers to patrol the streets of gold. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Teasley.

Patrolman Anthony R. Honeycutt
Glasgow Kentucky Police Department

March 12, 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

March 12, 2005

This has been an unthinkable tragedy - absolutely horrible. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with all the families of those involved. Rest now in peace, Sergeant. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, and you shall always be remembered as a true hero. God bless and protect all the LEO's on the thin blue line.

Michigan

March 12, 2005

Thank you for your years of service, you are a true hero; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

March 12, 2005

God bless you for your herosim. Rest in peace brother. Your brother in Blue

March 12, 2005

The ODMP is my home page and I would like nothing more than to log on one New Years eve and see that we have lost zero officers in the line of duty. I know that will never happen though as the job that we do is one that most don't even understand. Sgt Teasley didn't wake up one morning wanting to be a hero, just someone that wanted to help his community stay safe for his fellow neighbors and his own family and kids. My heart goes out to his family, his kids and his department in this time of tragedy. It is true that words mean little at a time like this, for your pain is great. He'll be waiting in Heaven for you all when you arrive. He's done what he had to do here on Earth and the Lord needed him. Rest easy Sgt Teasley, we'll take it from here and this violator will answer for his crimes.

Trooper
NC State Highway Patrol

March 12, 2005

It is a sad day when yet another Police Officer is taken while doing the job he was commited to. His tour of duty is over but, his memory will be with all of those that knew and loved him.Me heart goes out to his family and his friend. May God hold you in his loving Arms and send peace and comfort to all those who will sadly miss you.

Michelle P. Murphy
Sydney P,D. Retired

March 12, 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 Sergeant Hoyt Teasley.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

March 12, 2005

Godspeed Sergeant Teasley. Your sacrifice will never be forgoten.

officer
florida dept. of juvenile justice

March 12, 2005

GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND DEPT IN THIS TIME OF NEED TILL WE MEET MY BROTHER IN BLUE YOU AND THOSE BEFORE AND AFTER ARE TRULY MY HEROS GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
IN MEMORY OF JASON SCOTT EOW 3-12-2004 LOUDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. LOUDON TN
WE ARE HAVING A DEDICATION TODAY FOR DEPUTY SCOTT AND WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY REST IN PEACE YOUR TIME HERE IS DONE.

DEPUTY
LCSD

March 12, 2005

Deputy Teasley,
Thank you for your service you are and will always be a hero.

To the family and friends and all at the Fulton County Sheriff's Dept. I offer my condolences, your loss is shared with all Law Enforcement Officers today and forever.

M.Fontaine Correctional Officer
California Dept of Corrections

March 12, 2005

God bless and rest in peace sarge, you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

March 12, 2005

Rest in peace brother, your shift is now complete. We will take it from here.

To the family of Officer Teasley...You have our sympathy.

Stewart Police Department - MN

March 12, 2005

God bless you Sergeant Teasley. Thank you for sacrificing your life to protect others. My condolences to the family of Sgt. Teasley. RIP

Explorer Sgt. Kyle Johnson
Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

March 12, 2005

My heart and sympathy goes out to the family and department of our fallen hero...Rest in peace and God speed!

Deputy C. Doyle
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, AR

March 12, 2005

Godspeed hero. God bless your family and friends. We are praying for you.

T Wolfe
Wife of Officer Jason Wolfe EOW 8-28-04

March 12, 2005

It's been almost a year since we lost one of our own. Seeing this horrible incident on the news today was a disheartening reminder. It's such an unimaginable tragedy whenever another member of the Law Enforcement community is lost while trying to "protect and serve". I have a mixed sense of pride and sadness. Deputy Teasley showed true courage, going after the suspect, knowing what he had already done. I just regret that he was the one who lost his life.
To his family, friends, and fellow deputies, I offer my sincerest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am praying for God to grant you peace, strength, and protection in the days to come. Lean on God and each other. Be safe. R.K.

R. KIMBROUGH/TELECOMMUNICATOR
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

March 12, 2005

Sergeant Teasley, our thoughts and prayers are with your family and colleagues. The ultimate sacrifice you paid and the honor in which you paid it will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA

March 12, 2005

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL ATLANTA AREA POLICE AGENCIES AS THEY LOOK FOR YOUR KILLER.. YOU DIED A HERO SAVING COUNTLESS OF LIVES..

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE

March 12, 2005

My heart goes out the the family and friends of Sgt. Teasley.

Sergeant David J. Hibert
Houston Police Department

March 12, 2005

Lord, I ask you to be with me
In a very special way
As I face the challenges
That I must face each day

Please give to me compassion
For the innocent I see
Help me to protect & serve
Those who depend on me

And when duty calls to danger
Walk closely by my side
Instill in me great courage
And be my strength, my guide

And whatever I am called to do
Always thankful I will be
That you have been the unseen guest
Walking next to me

Deputy Teasley your a true hero. I will continue to pray for your family and co workers. RIP brother your duty is over.

Lynn Morris
Villa Rica PD

March 12, 2005

Rest in Peace Deputy Teasley.
We want stop until your killer is caught and brought to Justice.

Ptl. Ivan Davis
Ashburn Police Department (Georgia)

March 12, 2005