Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For twenty seven years an angel sat on your shoulder. Today that angel cried. Thank you Sir for your honorable years or service, for all the wisdom, for all the courage, for all the tears, for all the blood. To the family of this Hero I thank you for all your years of sacrifice. I know that this is a sad time for you and I can tell you that you are not alone. The thin blue line runs deep. Sarge rest easy my friend we will take it from here.

Russ........

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

April 10, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Daniel, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and Courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

April 9, 2005

Rest well Sgt. Figgins, your dedication and sacarfice will not ne forgotten.

Tpr. D McGuckin
Michigan State Police Post 38

April 9, 2005

Thanks for your years of faithful service. RIP.

Cadet (Explorer)
Independence PD, Oregon

April 9, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Village of Palos Park Police Department please accpet our thoughts and prayers for Sgt. Figgins, his family, friends, and his fellow officers in this time of great sorrow.

Rest In Peace Sgt. Figgins

Members of the Palos Park Police Dept.
Village of Palos Park, Illinois Police Dept.

April 9, 2005

May god bless you and watch over you now that you have returned home Sgt. Figgins. We too here at the Peoria P.D. lost a Sgt. of over twenty years of service to a heart attack last year. May god also watch over your family, friends, and all your co-workes during this trying time. rest in peace you have served your time.

OFC. E. BARISCH #1002
PEORIA P.D.

April 9, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Sergeant Figgins for your 27 years of service, you sir are truly a hero. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Dept.

April 9, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS ALL WHOM MOURN YOUR DEATH. THANKS FOR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY. YOU ARE A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. I KNOW THAT TYPING WITH THE CAPS LOCKED, SOME CALL IT SHOUTING. I THINK I SHOULD SHOUT MY REFLECTION FOR EVERY BROTHER WHO HAS PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 9, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Sgt Daniel Figgins. 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

April 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Figgins' family, friends and co-workers. May God give you His peace that passes all understanding. Psalm 55:22

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

April 9, 2005

Your tour of duty has ended by having given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your department and community.
You will not be forgotten by those whose lives you touched.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and
your fellow officers as they mourn your untimely loss.

† Rest In Peace, Sergeant Figgins, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

April 9, 2005

My Heartfelt condolences and Prayers to the Family and the Officers of the St. Charles Police Dept.

Thank You Sgt Figgins for your service to the community and for a job well done. R.I.P.

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

April 9, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Figgins. God bless you all. Sgt. Figgns thank you for your many years of service and may you now rest in peace.

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

April 9, 2005

Sergeant-a deep debt of gratitude to you for your service. I wonder if you were still working in law enforcement at your age because of a poor retirement plan, or because you loved it....I lost a friend on this job several years ago under similar circumstances. In his situation, he was 52 yrs. old and eligible to retire, but couldn't because our pension plan was so poor at the time. I sincerely hope that this wasn't the case for you. I hope you died doing what you love to do.
My deepest thoughts go to your friends, family, and co-workers during this difficult time.
Salute.

P.O.-Michigan

April 9, 2005

Rest in Peace

Corrections Officer
Michigan Dept.of Corrections

April 9, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

ASST. CHIEF BILL(PUTT) LINDER
E.O.W. 10/10/04

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER, LOUISIANA

April 9, 2005

I was so sorry to hear about Sergeant Figgins. How tragic to be in the twilight of his career and be struck down. May his family, friends and fellow officers find some sense of peace during this difficult time. Just know that there are fellow officers across this country that care very deeply and are standing with you. May God's blessings be upon you.

Patrolman D.E. Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

April 9, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. WE HAVE THE WATCH NOW. THANKS FOR YOUR DEDICATED TIME AND SERVICE.

DEPUTY SHERIFF CAPTAIN
HENRICO COUNTY, VA

April 9, 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

April 9, 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

April 9, 2005