Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Mat 5:9 I know that Roger was a child of God before his untimley passing. I take comfort in now knowing that he is in heaven patroling the streets of gold.

Dispatcher Kacey Farmer
KY State Police Post 1 Mayfield

June 6, 2005

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS. GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN PEACE.

Tpr Joel V. Heard #2155
Louisiana State Police Troop-F

June 6, 2005

The members of this Police Department would like to extend our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Roger Lynch. Rest in peace brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

June 6, 2005

Another Father and Husband taken for no reason. Another EVIL COWARD takes another hero just doing their job. May he face his maker and burn for eternaty. May the Lord give the family and co-workers strenght at this time when it seeems like time has just stopped. God Bless you Deputy Lynch, Livingston Co Kentucky and a greatful nation will be forever in your debt.

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

June 6, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Roger Lynch, and the Livingston County Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Lynch, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 6, 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

June 6, 2005

Deputy Lynch, you have served your country and community with honor. We will carry on from here. To the family of Deputy Lynch you all are in our thoughts and prayers. And please remember that you all now are part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the Livingston County Sheriff's Deaprtment hold your heads high as you carry on. Be careful out on the street and watch each others backs.

Detective First Grade Robert F.Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington D.C./Homicide Branch

June 6, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

June 6, 2005

Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here...

Patrolman L. Beardsley #214
Wyoming, MN Police Department

June 6, 2005

As a former Deputy Sheriff in Livingston County (10 years), I know very well the dangers of domestic calls. I also know that Roger was a top notch Deputy and a very good friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Deepest Condolence to Debbie and the Kids. --------Phil

Phillip R. Ramage EMT-P 1017-P
Burna Fire And Rescue

June 6, 2005

rest in peace brother
"blessed are the peacemakers"
matthew 5:9

Ptl. Ivan Davis
Ashburn Police Department Ga

June 6, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Lynch's wife, family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you and comfort you. Psalm 55:22

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

June 6, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Lynch's wife, family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you and comfort you. Psalm 55:22

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

June 6, 2005

May you rest in peace, Deputy Lynch. You have certainly earned your place in Heaven, and you will never be forgotten. Even though I did not know you, my prayers are with you and your loved ones. May they take comfort in knowing that you are in a better place.

Jason

June 6, 2005

you are in my thoughts, my friend

Officer
kutztown

June 5, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

UC
Ohio DPS Inv Unit

June 5, 2005

Thank you Dep. Lynch for keeping the Commonwealth safe. It is our watch now. Rest easy.
-427

Ptl. Paul McClanahan
Mt. Sterling, KY. PD

June 5, 2005

Deputy Lynch,
...domestics are the worst of the worst, although you sacraficed your life, you intern saved many more lives than we can imagine. God bless you, the family and friends as we will never forget you.

Broward County Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard, Florida

June 5, 2005

My heartfelt condolences to the family and to the Livingston County S.O. for the loss of a love one and follow Officer.

Thank you Deputy Lynch 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

June 5, 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

June 5, 2005

A true hero and warrior, thank you Deputy Lynch for showing your brothers and sisters how to keep fighting until the job is over. Thank you for your courage, toughness, and will to end the fight. You Deputy Lynch are a hero. Deputy Lynch is a model for all to follow, we will take over from here. Carry on ofcs of the Livingston County Sheriff's Department, never forget and carry on Deputy Lynch's name.

Ofc. S. Soha
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

June 5, 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

June 5, 2005

Rest in peace brother, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep watch over us.
Matthew 5:9

Officer Ed Kraft
Grove Police Department, Oklahoma

June 5, 2005

Some folks ask why we grieve for a man we never knew..The answer is simple,
He is our Brother In Blue.

David Priddy Dispatcher
Grapevine PD

June 5, 2005

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.

Marion, Ohio

June 5, 2005