Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We saw your officers at the LEO summit in Charlotte. They was preparing for your visitation as i am sure you know they carried themselves with pride and honor whne they must have felt horrible inside. May God be with them and your family during this time. The city of Belmont and a greatful nation will be forever in your debt.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

April 22, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Mahomet Police Department we wish to express our deepst sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Captain Carpenter. Our thoughts and prayers area with you during this time of loss.

Mahomet, IL Police Department

April 22, 2005

ALL of our Officers, both Civilian and Military, mourn the loss of Captain Byron Carpenter. Our thoughts and prayers are with his Family, Police Family and Friends. Captain Carpenter...we know why you responded with DEDICATION.

Officer
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC

April 21, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw, Oklahoma

April 21, 2005

Farewell for now Brother. Thank you for your faithfulness and dedication to duty. You have earned your rest. Be assured your loved ones are not 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.

April 21, 2005

I am so very saddened to hear of the death of this fine career officer and family man, who dedicated his life to serve others. While he is in a better place, we are grieved by the void created by his untimely passing.

He died a hero. Heaven now has another member of the honor guard on St. Michael's detail. I offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. We all lost another brother.

God bless and be safe out there brothers and sisters.

MSG JA Millan, US Army MP
Ft. Bragg NC
(Civilian Chief, Avery County NC Public Schools Law Enforcement)

M/SGT JA Milan
US Army Military Police, Ft. Bragg, NC

April 21, 2005

God bless you Captain Carpenter. Our prayers are with you and your family. You will be sorely missed.

Deputy Daniel Luffman
Monroe County (NY) Sheriff's Office

April 21, 2005

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you for serving and protecting, Sir. Rest in peace.

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

April 20, 2005

CAPTIAN YOUR TIME OF PROTECTING OTHERS IS OVER, BUT YOUR NEVER ENDING REWARD IN HEAVEN HAS JUST BEGAN! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE CAPTIAN WE'LL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE

PATROLMAN
CITY OF LOWELL POLICE

April 20, 2005

You have gone to the big donut in the sky, save us a table so we can share the laughs, bust chops and enjoy the company of other Officers that have passed.

P-2
LAPD

April 20, 2005

Sincere condolences to the family of Captain Carpenter. Godspeed, brother.

Lt.
Newton PD NC

April 19, 2005

Byron was my training officer for my first job on patrol out of basic. He was a great guy that loved his wife and kids and his job. He kept priorities in order and always had my back when I worked under him. Byron was a good family man, a good cop and a good friend. The kind of dedicated guy your proud to say you've known and worked with. We have lost a true asset in law enforcement.

Byron, you were one of a kind and I will miss you my frien. Thanks for all you did for me.

Danny Warlick

Deputy Danny Warlick
Burke County Sheriff's Office

April 19, 2005

Rest in peace and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

DE
St. Louis City Police

April 19, 2005

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Rest in Peace, Capt. Carpenter, we've got it from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Dept.
Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ #138
Holly Hill Police Dept.

April 19, 2005

Byron will definitely be missed not only by his family but his police brothers and sisters. I had privilege of knowing and working with him for over 20 years while employed at Gaston County Police. Byron would go out of his way to help you. Our prayers are with his family and the Belmont Police Department. God will continue to give that strength that is needed now by all. -- Steve

Officer Steve Gregory
Gaston College Campus Police Department

April 19, 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

April 19, 2005

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

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.

Anonyomous

April 19, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Captain Carpenter and to all the personnel of the Belmont 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

April 19, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Captain Byron Carpenter and the Belmont Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Byron... 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 & Pooky
beyond-the-blue

April 19, 2005

Thank you for wearing the uniform and being a HERO.

LEO Spouse
Marion County SO-Ohio

April 19, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF CAPT.CARPENTER. MY BROTHER, YOU ARE A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

April 18, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Byron, you are a true hero and will never be fogotten for your service and courage.

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

April 18, 2005

My Heartfelt Prayers and Condolences to the Family and The Officer's and staff of the Belmont Police Dept.

Thank you Captain Carpenter for your service to the community and for a job well done. R.I.P

Cpl
Center Hill Police Dept. Center Hill, Fla

April 18, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

April 18, 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 18, 2005