Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God be with your family and your department in their time of need. Rest easy brother.

deputy
DCSO

July 26, 2005

I am so sad to hear about this, my prayers go out to this officers family and friends and co-workers. Especially his child.God bless you. If anyone is aware of a fund for his family please post it.

S.Bullock

July 26, 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

July 26, 2005

May you rest in peace. God bless your family.

Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05

July 26, 2005

Rest in Peace Officer Helcher. My thoughts and prayers are sent to you family, agency, and friends. God Bless You All.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

July 26, 2005

rest in peace hero

July 26, 2005

My prayers are with you, your family, department and community. Thanks for the dedicated time you were able to give. Rest well, your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Mikki Bishop
Henry County PD, Ga

LT M. Bishop
Henry County Police Department

July 26, 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

Officer Shawn Eckhart
Federal Law Enforcement

July 26, 2005

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for your sacrifice. Your legacy and your contributions to making this world a better place will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.

Constable
Calgary Police Service

July 26, 2005

Officer Helcher.
Rest in peace, and keep watching our backs from above. My prayers go out to your family and my brothers and sisters at the Braselton Police Department.

Sgt. Thomas Portmann
Swiss Army, Military Police

July 26, 2005

TODD YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED SO MUCH BY THE DISPATCHERS ON YOUR SHIFT AT 911. WE ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU. YOU KNEW HOW DO YOUR JOB AND YOU DID IT WELL. YOU WERE A HUGE ASSEST TO THE BRASELTON POLICE DEPARTMENT. ONE OF THE BEST. ITS HURTS THINKING OF YOU NOT BEING HERE. THEY SAY ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG AND YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST. WITH YOUR PERSONALITY YOU SHINED AND WITH YOUR WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH US AND YOUR FELLOW OFFICER YOU EXCELLED IN YOUR CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN. WE KNOW YOU LOVED YOUR FAMILY VERY MUCH AND THEY IN RETURN LOVED YOU AND WILL MISS YOU GREATLY. AS WILL YOUR FRIENDS, DISPATCHERS AND FELLOW OFFICERS. REST IN PEACE TODD. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!

TAMMY HAWKINS C/O
JACKSON COUNTY 911

July 26, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

July 25, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

THOMAS A. WALDEN
ROANE COUNTY 911

July 25, 2005

My thoughts go out to your family and especially your child. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Rest now, brother...we'll take it from here.

Deputy
SCSO- Montana

July 25, 2005

My God bless Officer Helcher's child, family, friends and co-workers. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Psalm 55:22

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

July 25, 2005

Another brother passed before my eyes today. I'm sorry there wasn't more that I could do. Your memory will stay with me forever. My heart goes out to your family and all your friends and coworkers.

Cpl. Bradley Raper
Gainesville Police Department

July 25, 2005

Todd, Thanks for the good times. I’ll miss you greatly.

Trooper Cox 725
Georgia State Patrol

July 25, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Officer Carl Helcher. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst

July 25, 2005

Todd, Thanks for the good times. I’ll miss you greatly.

Trooper Cox 725
Georgia State Patrol

July 25, 2005

AMERICA AND GEORGIA LOST ANOTHER HERO TODAY, OFFICER HELCHER WAS DOING HIS JOB WHEN HE DIED A HERO. TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU. R.I.P. BROTHER

SGT. W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

July 25, 2005

My heart goes out to Officer Helchers family,friends and co-workers.We too lost a deputy last month in an automobile accident and we know fisrt hand the pain but family,friends and co-workers know now that officer Helcher is patroling the streets of gold,thank you for your ultimate sacrifice RIP.

Wife of White County Deputy

July 25, 2005

Carl,


We honor you and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your unselfish service and walking the path of the warrior. You rest easy my brother . . . we'll proudly take up your post on the thing blue line With utmost respect and brotherly love, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

jim Crotty Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 25, 2005

Thank you so very much for your service officer Helcher. God bless your family and department, you shall be greatly missed, loved, and remembered forever.

Khalif
Vancouver, B.C

July 25, 2005

God bless Officer Carl Todd Helcher, his family, and the Braselton Police Department

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

July 25, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Helcher. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

July 25, 2005