Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you, hero!

June 20, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Deputy Sanford for your 11 years of dedicated service and your sacrifice. I believe there is a special place in heaven for law enforcement officer's you now join that elite group. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Dept.

June 20, 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 20, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE SANFORD FAMILY AS WELL AS FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF THIS HERO. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS THE HERO WHO TRIED TO WARN YOU OF THE ONCOMING TRAGEDY. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

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

June 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff John W. Sanford Jr. and the Northumberland County Sheriff's Office...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done John... 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 - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

June 20, 2005

Our deepest sympathy's to a fallen brother.

Patrol Officer Luis Lopes-Serrao
Kronenwetter Police Department, WI

June 20, 2005

Rest is peace brother.

Officer Shaun McCready
Greenfield Township(PA) Police Department

June 20, 2005

R.I.P. BROTHER IN BLUE

P/O ROBERT FAISON
BALTIMORE CITY PD

June 20, 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 ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

June 20, 2005

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

June 20, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy John Sanford. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

June 20, 2005

I pray your family and friends will find comfort and draw strength from your extended LE family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally "Rest high on the mountain"

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

June 20, 2005

To the family, friends & co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Sanford, my heart goes out to you. He is truly a hero in every sense of the word. He will be missed by all in Virginia and elsewhere.

Romaine Cheney
Sister, VA Tpr. II Jessica J. Cheney

June 20, 2005

To Deputy Sanford 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

June 20, 2005

It is sad to see another lawman killed in the line of duty, especially because of a senseless traffic crash. My heart goes out to your agency, the great state of VA, and all of the other officers in this nation who bravely perform a thankless job day after day. Go with God, sir!

Former Deputy Sheriff
Hanover County (VA) Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2005

Part-time deputy, full-time hero. Rest in peace, Deputy.

Patrolman
Franklin Police Dept, IN

June 20, 2005

my you rest in peace brother

chris

June 20, 2005

Your loss is felt across this great nation. We are so very sorry to hear about this tragedy. God rest your soul, Deputy; may you rest in eternal peace. We will remember you in our prayers, as well as those that mourn your loss. Nothing we can say or do will ease their pain, but we will be here to help support them through these difficult days ahead. God bless all the men and women on the thin blue line.

Michigan

June 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sanford; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

June 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to This Officer, as well as the Family, Friends, Department and Community.

This is a loss that will never be forgotten. Hours will turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks into months and months into years but, the difference that these officers have made will last forever.

We lost Our Deputy Morris Taylor on September 14, 2002. When he joined the other Angels in Blue.

God Bless Our Law Enforcement Officers and Those Who Love Them.

Jack & Tracy Van Dolah
Former LEO/U.S.M.C. & Wife in Sutherlin, Oregon

June 20, 2005

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

Chris R.

June 20, 2005

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION.GOD BE WITH YOU.

J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE

June 20, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy John Swanford Jr.'s family, friends, and co-workers with the Northumberland County Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

June 20, 2005

Its sad that a deputy has to die over someone doing something so stupid like driving on the wrong side of the road
RIP DEPUTY SANFORD
WE HAVE THE WATCH FROM HERE

June 20, 2005

Deputy Sanford,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

June 20, 2005