Waynesboro Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Reflections for Corporal James Calvin "Jamie" Walker
On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal James Walker. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.
PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY
September 30, 2005
I would like to send my condolences and prayers to the family Corporal James C. Walker. As a survivor and a police officer I know that there will be difficult times ahead. Continue to pray and find strength from both your family and your extended police family.
Your husband was not a hero because he died, he is a hero because of how he lived.
Det. C. Hodges
Miami-Dade Police Department
Miami, Florida
Thomas A. Hodges EOW 04-01-1976
Detective Christopher Hodges
Miami-Dade Police Department
September 30, 2005
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Corporal James Walker as well as to the Waynesboro Police Department. Rest in peace Corporal Walker, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
September 30, 2005
"THE FINAL INSPECTION"
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 badges
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
Rest in Peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten
Police Officer G. Bassett #104
Village of Salado Police Dept.
Bell County Texas.
Police Officer
Salado Police Dept
September 30, 2005
rest in peace brother.....may god watch over you and your family
Ptl. Casey Long
Ocean Twp., NJ (Ocean Co.)
September 30, 2005
My family's prayers to Corporal James C. Walker and his family for his ultimate sacrifice.....
God Bless!
Officer Bryan Wilder
Cedar Park Police Department, Tx.
September 30, 2005
MY HEART GOES OUT TO CORPORAL WALKER'S FAMILY. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. RIP BROTHER OFFICER. NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWODD POLICE DEPT.
September 29, 2005
God bless Corporal James C. (Jamie) Walker, his family, and the Waynesboro Police Department
Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
September 29, 2005
God bless you brother. You can now patrol the heavens.
Police Officer
MA
September 29, 2005
Rest in peace Cpl. Walker. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Waynesboro Police Department our in my thoughts and prayers.
Officer D. Johns
GSU Police Department
September 29, 2005
You are a true hero and we all salute you. May you rest in peace Sir.
Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County, Illinois Sheriff's Department
September 29, 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
September 29, 2005
A Part Of America Died
Somebody killed a Policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your hometown or in mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each rookies side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
And A Part Of America Died.
Police Officer
North Carolina
September 29, 2005
Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Walker, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.
For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Corporal Walker, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.
Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04
September 29, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Walker family and to Jamie's close friends. There are no words I can say to help ease your broken hearts. Please stay close to Jamie's wife and children and also if he has parents, do not forget them as most police agencies do. Give his family all the support you can now and in the future. Jamie will never be forgotten and he is a true hero. I hope he watches over his family and comforts them.
Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
Bob Gordon
Police Gold Star
September 29, 2005
AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO TODAY, CPL WALKER, GO PARTROL THOSE STREETS OF HEAVEN, TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE TURN TO GOD FOR COMFORT. R.I.P BROTHER.
Sergeant William Riley
Aragon GA Police Dept,
September 29, 2005
You will never be forgotten by your brother's in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over and we will take it from here!! Your brothers in Michigan.
Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI.
September 29, 2005
YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.
CORPORAL WALKER, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.
TO THOSE CLOSEST TO THIS HERO, PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU.
JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
September 29, 2005
Rest in peace....BLUE ANGEL!
September 29, 2005
Rest in Peace...
Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY
September 29, 2005
May God Bless you and your family in this time of grief and may God give your family the strength to carry on. Thank you, Corp. Walker for keeping US safe. The civilians of America will be forever indebted to you and your family and you will never be forgotten.
Lisa
Civilian
September 29, 2005
May your family and loved ones always find comfort in knowing that you are a true hero, and we will never forget what you gave for us. Thank you
OHIO
September 29, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Waynesboro Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Corporal Walker deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Corporal Walker is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC
September 29, 2005
I was sorry to hear about the loss of my dear brother Corporal James C. Walker. I extend to the family to always remember his bravery and courage. Officer Walker your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace brother...
Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department
September 29, 2005
CPL.WALKER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS. MAY THEY AND THE WORLD KNOW YOU ARE A HERO. MAY THE PERSON WHO MURDERED YOU GET WHAT HE DESERVES. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
September 29, 2005
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