Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you and your family at work and at home.

Officer Bardwell
Grand Prairie PD/Texas

July 9, 2005

WE HAVE THE WATCH

For many years
this officer stood the watch...


While some of us lay about at night,
this officer stood the watch...


While others of us were attending schools and,
yes, even before some of us were born,
this officer stood the watch...


As our families watched the storm clouds of public decay
brewing on the horizons of his community,
he stood the watch...


Often he would look at his family
needed his guidance, but he knew he must stay because,
he had the watch...


For many years he stood the watch so that we
and our community could sleep soundly
in safety knowing that this officer would
stand the watch.


Today we are here to say...


"The watch stands relieved..."


Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained...


OFFICER!
"You stand relieved...
We have the watch."

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.

July 9, 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

July 9, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF THIS GREAT HERO. MAY HE ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

July 9, 2005

God bless Senior Investigator Thomas M. O'Neill, his family, and the New York State Police

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

July 9, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Virginia State Police, we salute your service. While your tour is over, our's continues in your memory.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

July 9, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 9, 2005

My heart breaks every time I see another one of our own is gone but I feel I must check the Officer Down Memorial Page very often in memory of all my fallen comrades. Having been an officer for over 10 years, I can relate to working the street. The grief is so deep. Though now a Telecommunicator, I wanted to share my poem dedicated to each of them& their families:

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
As we recall in comfort
You await us there.


Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

July 9, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9.
May the Lord comfort your family and give them strength to carry on.

Wife of California Deputy Sheriff

July 9, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Greenfield Township (PA) Police Department

July 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Senior Investigator O'Neill's family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you. Psalm 55:22

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

July 9, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Investigator O'Neill for your exceptional 33 years of dedicated service. Rest easy brother, your reward for a job well done is God's eternal kingdom. May God comfort and bless your family and the New York State Police.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Dept.

July 9, 2005

RIP BROTHER

Reserve Deputy Enriquez
MCSO Montgomery County TN.

July 9, 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.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

July 9, 2005

I lost my father in the same type of incident. My family shares the sorry and since of loss for Officer O'Neill. Brother Thomas you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

July 9, 2005

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

July 9, 2005

Rest in peace, sir. Thank you for your many years of service. Your dedication to law enforcement is truly appreciated. Our prayers are with your family and all who mourn your loss.

Michigan

July 9, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Investigator O'Neill. God bless you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Investigator O'Neill and thank you for you many years of service.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOE 08/06/02

July 9, 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

July 9, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Senior Inv. Tomas M. O'Neill's family, friends, and co-workers with the New York State Police.

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

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

July 9, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 9, 2005

GOD BLESS TPR. O'NEILL, HIS FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

DAVID JEWELL DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY (LOUISVILLE) KY PD

July 9, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Investigator Thomas O'Neill, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

July 9, 2005

May the Lord Bless you, keep you, guide and comfort you and your family through all.

May we all be comforted knowing you are there watching over us, protecting us from your place on high.

For the Lord blesses "Us and those like us."

Wisconsin

July 9, 2005

My prayers will be with the family and friends of Senior Invetigator O'Neils. May he rest in peace. God bless you brother.

Officer Dasilva
California Highway Patrol

July 9, 2005