Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Buckner Family and the officers and staff of the Decherd Police Department over the tragic loss of Police Officer Michael Buckner. Once again another brother officer has been taken from the thin blue line. May God bless the Buckner Family and the officers and staff of the Decherd Police Department during this very sad time. May our brother Michael rest in peace. Michael will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

March 18, 2005

Rest in peace, brother. We sincerely thank you for your service and dedication. The sacrifice you made will never be forgotten.

As you enter into Paradise, walk tall- for you served this world well and have earned your place among all of the warriors of justice who have been called Home. Keep watch over your family and those you leave behind- protect them from harm and give them strength to forge ahead in your absence.

Pass the sword, now. We will carry it with honor, pride and integrity. We will continue the battle until we are summoned to join you.

Godspeed!

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

March 18, 2005

To Officer Buckner 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

March 18, 2005

Rest in peace sir.

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

March 18, 2005

My deepest sympathies to you, your family and co-workers. Take care and god bless.

Daughter of a Sgt.

March 18, 2005

May he rest in peace. The family and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deputy
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Douglasville, Ga.

March 18, 2005

Officer Buckner,

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

To the family,friends and the Decherd Police Dept. I offer my condolences.

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

March 18, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Buckner.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

March 18, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Officer Buckner and to all the personnel of the Decherd Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

March 18, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Michael Buckner. 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 communities. 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

March 18, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

March 18, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

March 18, 2005

You are a true hero. Rest in peace. My thoughts are with your department and family.

Fire Captain
Utah

March 18, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

March 18, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Officer Buckner for your service and your dedication. Rest easy brother, you now patrol heavens beat. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Dept.

March 18, 2005

My Condolences and heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Family and Officers of the Decherd Police Dept.

Thank you Officer Buckner for your serivce to the community and for a job weel done.

Cpl Barry W. Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept, Center Hill Fl

March 18, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Buckner's family and friends. Please watch over us brother, for you are in a better place. God Bless

Officer Jack Manuel
Pocono Twp Police, Pa

March 18, 2005

To the family of Officer Buckner;
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your officer. I know that no words will lessen this pain, but please know that you are in the prayers of many. I pray that the memories of his love will comfort you and help you in this difficult road ahead.

Sincerely,
Valarie Bell Wright
Surviving Daughter
Ptl. William B. Bell

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

March 18, 2005

Michael,
Thank you for your dedicated service. You have embraced the underside of society to protect the innocent, and you are a HERO for it. Thank you.

God Speed Brother....You and your family will always be in my prayers...

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office (MI)

March 18, 2005

“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

March 18, 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 18, 2005