Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Former LEO now in other law enforcement. Feel the Prayers, I bid your family peace.

CSO William Corley
US FDA

April 21, 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

April 21, 2005

Ralph,
I must start by telling you how proud I am how you lived your life. You were an awesome father, who gave all he had to his family.
I regret that the patrol called you on that fateful morning. I honor and admire your response to that call and thank you for your dediciation. I am sadden for your family, friends and co-workers. Please watch over the rest of us, while we try to keep this country safe for our us to raise our children as well as your children. Thank you for your smile, only you could light of the room without saying a word. Ralph, rest in peace for you have earned a seat beside God. You will be missed by many.
Father of Three

Fellow Trooper
Missouri State Highway Patrol

April 21, 2005

I shed a tear everytime I come to this page and see another one of our brave brothers in blue has fallen. My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends and co-workers. My God give them the strength to carry on. R.I.P. Job well done, dear and faithful servant, well done.

Personal Friend
Harvey Co.KS Kurt Ford- EOW 4-9-05

April 21, 2005

I am sad to hear of another brother lost. We here at LMPD recently lost one of our own. Everyone knows how you all feel, indeed if we could only roll back time. Rest in peace brother.

Officer
Louisville Metro Police Dept

April 21, 2005

Rest easy Trooper Tatoian, your law enforcement brothers and sisters now have the watch.

Sergeant
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

April 21, 2005

The men and women of the Larned P.D. wish to extend our deepest regrets to all the family and friends of this brave man. May you rest in peace and God bless your soul. We will keep you and yours in our daily prayers...........

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

April 21, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Taotian family. I hope you find comfort and peace with the Lord for the difficulty days that lie ahead. I also lost my son, SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao, and know the pain and the "hole in the heart" feeling that your family is experiencing. Peace to all ....

Lois Rao
Surviving Mother of
SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao
End of Watch: June 12, 2002

Lois F. Rao

April 21, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are of Trooper Tatoian , his family and friends. God Bless .

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

April 21, 2005

Farewell for now Brother. We are grateful for your faithfulness and dedication to duty above and beyond the call. Rest 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

God Bless You Trooper Tatoian. My thoughts and prayers are sent to your family, friends, & co-workers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Rest in well deserved peace.

Tonya M. Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

April 21, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Trooper Tatoian. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace.Aman

Mike G.
Camp Parks Police Services

April 21, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deputy Eckert
Iron County Sheriff's Office

April 21, 2005

God bless Trooper Ralph C. Tatoian, his family, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

April 21, 2005

My heart breaks for you and your family. My son also had three young children. I will have you in my prayers.
This poem gives me comfort and I hope it will do the same for you.
Our Family Chain
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

God Bless you Trooper Tatoian,
You are now an Angel with my son'
Deputy David Anthony Abella EOW 4/21/04

mother of fallen officer Deputy David Ab
Hillsborough county Sheriffs office Tampa Florida

April 21, 2005

God bless you and your family, you will never be forgotton.look after me from up there. thank you for your sacrifice.

Ryan

April 21, 2005

God bless you

Sergeant
Florida Highway Patrol

April 21, 2005

God bless you, Trooper Tatoian, and rest assured that kind thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

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

April 21, 2005

Rest in peace Trooper Tatoian, thank you for your service.
My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Tatoian's famiy, friends and department.

Officer J. Ross #310
Joliet, Illinois

April 21, 2005

Blessed are those who keep the peace, We will all be called children of god.

Matthew 5:9

Lord be with the family

Patrol Deputy
Freebron County Sheriffs Office, MN

April 21, 2005

My deepest sympathies to Trooper Tatoian's family, and the family that is the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

D.D. Hall
Federal Police Officer

April 20, 2005

My condolences to the family of Trooper Tatoian and to the members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. You have served your time well, Rest in peace brother.

Officer J. Fisher
Ashland Mo. Police Department

April 20, 2005

Thank you for your service. You are a Hero.

LEO Wife
Marion County SO (OH)

April 20, 2005

I would like to say how sorry I am for the loss of Trooper Ralph C. Tatoian. May the peace of our Lord be with the family, friends and co-workers. Just know that there are lots of folks across this country that care very deeply and will be in prayer for you. God bless you all.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

April 20, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Rest in peace, God Speed.

Leo Wife
DCSO, GA

April 20, 2005