Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother, we will keep the watch now, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Matthew 5:9

Patrloman Ed Kraft
Grove POlice Department Oklahoma

July 5, 2005

America lost another hero. Deputy Griffin Even though I did not know you, you were a brother and your death hurts. but we will continue the quest for justice. to the friends and family, take confort in knowing that George died a hero, and that he is with the lord patroling those streets of gold.

Sgt. William M. Riley
Aragon Ga Police Dept.

July 4, 2005

To the Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff Griffin, I want to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

There's A Reason

For every pain that we must bear,
For every burden, every care,
There is a Reason.

For every grief that bows the head,
For every tear drop that is shed,
There is a Reason.

For every hurt, for every plight,
For every lonely, pain-rack night,
There is a Reason.

But if we trust God as we should,
It all will work out for our good,
For He knows the Reason.

We can't understand or know the reason, but we must put our trust in God that He knows the reason. We who have walked this path ahead of you bear your hurt and pain and will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.

God bless you, your family and Co-workers.

July 3, 2005

Rest In Peace. Romans 13:4

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI

July 2, 2005

God bless you sir. You will not be forgotten.

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

July 1, 2005

God be with your family and your department.

Det. Tom Emery
McCracken Co. Sheriff Dept. Paducah,KY

July 1, 2005

Thank you for your service - Brother In Blue

Ptl. N.G. Mullins
Mt. Holly NC Police Department

June 30, 2005

George... I don't know how or where to start. You are one of a kind, there was never a dull moment with you. You knew how to make others look on the brighter side of thing, always made them smile. You was always there when I needed back-up or just needed someone to talk to. For that I am very greatful. We are all better officers for having known you. You have taught us a lot.

George, Don't worry about things here for your watch is done. We will take over from here. I will always remember you.

Ptl. James Armstrong
Kensett Police Department

June 29, 2005

May God bless and comfort your family and friends.

Detective Edwards
Bessemer Police Department, Alabama

June 29, 2005

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Romans 13:4
George when I first got to you I knew you were hurt bad. I only wish we could have done more for you. You are a minister for God. Carry you sword high and watch over us that contuine to do the work. We carry our swords in you honor now. I pray for your family and friends. May God give them strength. In you honor always

Lt. Norman Hale
White County Sheriff Dept.

June 28, 2005

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Griffin.

Deputy Griffin thank you for your service. God bless you.

Rest in peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Polce Dept.

June 28, 2005

Where does one begin........George, 517, you were always there to help whenever anyone called, I remember one time when I needed help, and you were there you were the first one to arrive at the scene of an accident that I was involved in and even though I don't remember how the wreck happened, I remember hearing your calming voice and you were telling me that you were there and that I was going to be ok. I will always remember that, you were good friend and I feel like it was a priviledge and a very great honor to have served with you, I am a better police officer and more important, a better person for having known you. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. The watch is ours now, so rest easy my brother, you are gone, but you will never be forgotten

Detective Corporal Brian Duke
White County Sheriff's Dept.

June 27, 2005

A Part Of America Died......

A police offier died today and part of America died.

A piece of our country he swore to protect will be buried with him at his side.

The criminals he busted will stand up in court with counsel demanding their rights, while a widowed mother must work for her kids and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield too, just as if he had gone off to war; though the flags of our nation won't fly half mast, to his name they will add a gold star.

Yep, another police officer died today, in your town or in mine, while we slept in comfort behind our locked doors...a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city , and he stands at each new rookie's side; He answered the call, of himself gave his all - and part of America died.



George,
You were geniune, truely a very good man. It was an honor to know him. Your loss is felt throughout the Law Enforcement Community. Know that your family has been and will continue to be in our prayers. God Bless and RIP my friend.

Detective Jeremy Clark
Searcy Police Department

June 27, 2005

May the peace of God be known to you. Rest easy my brother, we have the watch tonight.

Detective Corporal Donnie Manues
Searcy Police CID

June 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the men and women of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on the tragic death of Deputy Griffin. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda last year (EOW 06-15-04) and now Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW 06-24-05), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family is grieving with you.

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

June 27, 2005

You may leave our arms but never our hearts. We love you and thank you for everything.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Kern County Deputy Sheriff

June 27, 2005

Deputy Griffin,
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 27, 2005

Rest in peace brother. God bless all the men and women of the White County Sheriff's Department.

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation
"supporting the families"

Steve Gibson
TASER Foundation

June 26, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff George Griffin and the White County Sheriff's Department
...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done George... 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 26, 2005

George, it was truly an honor to know you and serve beside you; those of us who did were blessed. To those who didn't get the opportunity, may you know that George was a fine officer and a fine man. To my brother- because of the memories we have, you will never be forgotten.

Dep. Phillip E. Miller
White County Sheriff's Dept

June 26, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY
GRIFFIN, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

June 26, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure George did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and George be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Griffin's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know George but, I am certain George was well respected and well loved. He will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were lucky to have had him be a part of your lives, even for a short time. I am know that George will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

Thank you Deputy Griffin for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 26, 2005

George was my friend and my back up at times. I will miss him very much. He will be with me always in spirit. He was always there when I needed him. Miss you buddy.

Patrolman Paul A. McIntosh
Beebe Police Dept.

June 26, 2005

Rest in peace my brother officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the department. Aloha and god bless.

Police Officer
Honolulu Police Department

June 25, 2005

George, Where do I start to descibe the brother I love and lost? I guess I'll start by saying you are a great officer, willing to help and was never far enough away not to be able to respond to help a brother officer. I am reminded of the 12 weeks we spent as room-mates while in the academy. When you eat together, go to class together, ride each week to and from the academy together you make a bond that is never ending. I appreciate all the times I have noticed you pulling up on a call with me or a traffic stop to make sure everything was ok. I'll never forget the way you spoke of all your family espically your grandchildren. I will never forget that smile you always had even when things weren't going just exactly like you wanted them too. You could always find a little humor in every situation. As I bid farewell to my fellow officer, my friend, my brother, I tell you to rest with God as you are in his presence now. Sleep peacefully and rest assured you done your job well, you are a faithful servent. Greater love doth no man show than when he lays down his life for another. You made that ultimate sacrifice my friend. I love you, rest in God's care.

Sgt. Timothy L. Sanford
Bald Knob Police Deot. Bald Knob, Arkansas

June 25, 2005