Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Two heroes were lost this day under such tragic circumstances, Deputy Graham as well as the good samaritan who stopped to offer assistance. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of both these fine men; may they both rest in peace.

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

August 13, 2005

God Bless you,your family and your department. You are the true meaning of a warrior/fighter. I'm sure the suspect was aware of the fight within you, that's why he ran. Rest easy Deputy Graham.

Officer
Grand Prairie PD/Tx

August 13, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympaths to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Timothy David Graham. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

August 13, 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

August 13, 2005

Tim I remember when you were on FTO. You were always happy and ready to do whatever came your way that day. Everytime I saw you after that, you were always in a good mood. I see your smile in your department photo and that is exactly how I remember you. Rest in peace and know that your family will be taken care of. We'll see you again someday, but until then watch over us out there on the streets.

Deputy Renee Hesser
Pima County Sheriff's Department

August 13, 2005

Tim,
I feel now that the time that I knew you was ever so fleeting. I will though remember that you had a trememdous work ethic and always were kind to those you worked with. God Bless You and Your Family. You will certainly be missed at the San Xavier District and the entire Dept.

Deputy Gilbert Dominguez
Pima County Sheriff's Dept.

August 13, 2005

Deputy Graham, thank you for your years of service. You are a true hero; I salute you. My thoughts and prays go out to your family, friends, and the Pima County Sheriff's Department. May your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 13, 2005

Please bless the families of the fallen officer and the taxi driver who past. God bless the families and all that knew the men that are in heaven now. Our prayers are with you all.

RDM and AAG

ex correction officer & son of KPD
Kingman, Arizona

August 13, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Greenfield Township (PA) Police Department

August 12, 2005

Thank you for your committment to duty. You obviously never gave up. You are the example for LE to live by. Rest is peace brother. Thank you to the family of Dawud Isa Abusida that took it upon himself to assist Deputy Graham. You should be very proud.

Narcotics Sergeant
Arizona Choir Boys LEMC Reg. IV President

August 12, 2005

Tim-
I sat next to you during our academy days and remember your professionalism, dedication, and good sense of humor (which came in handy during those long runs up and down the tower.)
I watched as you became a fine deputy and felt that I could trust you as back up for any call. Even though we worked for different departments, we started in the same place and because of that, your loss is especially painful. To your loved ones, know that we are there for you at anytime, and share in your pain, regardless of the color of our uniform, because we are all one family.
Tim, rest in peace brother.

Officer Colin King
Tucson Police Department

August 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Sheriff Graham's Family. He gave his life to protect the life of other. He will always be a true hero and will never be forgotten for his service and courage.

Godspeed My Brother

Correctional Officer in California
California Department Corrections

August 12, 2005

YOUR SACRIFICE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

PTM
MURPHY,TX POLICE DEPT.

August 12, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Graham and his law enforcement family in Pima County: I wanted to extend my sincerest condolences on the loss of Deputy Graham. The tragic cirumstances of his death was such a senseless act that will devastate all those who knew him. I know this family's agony as I too am on the difficult journey as a police survivor. My son Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg Police Dept. was fatally shot this past April. Your loss is immeasurable. Please know that our entire family grieves with you and that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. It is tragic that another family has lost their loved one when he was only trying to protect and serve. Deputy Graham's valor, bravery, and sense of duty will be remembered forever. I am also praying for the taxi driver who lost his life while trying to help Deputy Graham. He too is a hero. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Deputy Graham gave to the community of Pima County, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made in the line of duty.
Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater,
Pittsburg P.D. eow 4/24/05

August 12, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Graham and his family,as well to the family of the brave citizen who lost his life assisting him. Rest in peace..

SGT (RET)
NJDOC SOG K-9 UNIT

August 12, 2005

Tim- When Ray and I heard of your passing we were both saddened. Ray remembers you fondly from SALETC, and described to me your personality, and how good of a person you were. You will be missed.

To Tim's Wife and family: I understand your pain, and feel for your whole family. My prayer's and thoughts are with you all.

Sgt. B. Moore
Pima County Sheriff's Department

August 12, 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

August 12, 2005

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

GOD BLESS...

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

August 12, 2005

Rest In Peace.

Darin L. Paul
FBI

August 12, 2005

May you and the taxi driver rest in peace. You are both true heros. May the Lord bless your family and the taxi driver's family during this time of saddness.

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

August 12, 2005

Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Ofc. C. Springer
Frisco Texas PD

August 12, 2005

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

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 12, 2005

May god bless you and the Taxit Driver who assist your aid, family, friends, and co-workers. I will keep you in my prayers brother. R.I.P.

Officer Mischel
Fairburn, Ga.

August 12, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Timothy Graham, and the Pima 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 Graham, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 12, 2005

Thank You Brother for your faithfulness and dedication to duty. You certainly went above and beyond the call. We are proud to call you Brother and are grateful for your sacrifice. Rest assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

August 12, 2005