Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's very unfortunate when an officer is alive and expected to live throughout his injuries, and the next minute he has succumbed to his injuries. I was saddened to hear of the death of Deputy James White. I extend to the family to always remember his bravery and courage. Deputy White your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr,
Bradley County Sheriff Department

October 3, 2005

All members of our Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff James Timothy White. We are deeply saddened of his tragic loss. Deputy White gave his life in the service of his country, community and family which makes him a hero in our eyes. All of our shifts on 10/4/05 will be dedicated to his memory, service and sacrafice.

OMY/COP/WPD

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

October 3, 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

October 3, 2005

Deputy White, you are truly a hero. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and department.
Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

October 3, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy White; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

October 3, 2005

Deputy Sheriff White,
I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Hall Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

October 3, 2005

God Bless, Rest in Peace.

Officer
AZ DPS

October 3, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

October 3, 2005

May your family and loved ones always know that you will never be forgotten. We appreciate what you gave so that we all might live in a better world.

OHIO

October 3, 2005

IN YOUR MEMORY


Don't cry because you think I'm gone,
for I am with you still.
Don't seek reasons to explain
what is simply just God's will.


It's very hard to leave all of you
and everything I've known,
but my work on earth is done now.
Our Lord has called me home.


I know you will find comfort
Just let faith guide your way.
Cause, from the moment I was born,
I have been preparing for this day.


Remember me for the laughter,
that's the greatest gift we give.
Keep me in your heart and mind
because that's where I now live.


If ever you feel you need me,
you can close your eyes and see,
I'm still right here with you,
I'm alive in your memory.

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

October 3, 2005

Rest in Peace brother, we have the watch.

Patrolman J. Soesbee
Clayton County, GA Police Department

October 3, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy White deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy White 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

October 3, 2005

To Deputy White family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

October 3, 2005

God bless you for the job that you did. Rest in peace and may god watch over your family and friends.

Det. Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept. (CA)

October 3, 2005

Another tragedy has struck the hearts of law enforcement everywhere. Deputy White your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I offer my sincere condolences to you, your family, and co-workers during this tragic time. GOD BLESS YOU.

C. Boswell
Commerce Ga. PD

October 3, 2005

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Brother.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy White.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

October 3, 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

October 3, 2005

My heart goes out to Officer White's family and the Officers at Hall County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service.

Reserve Officer Bob Warner
Tracy PD

October 3, 2005

Rest in Peace... my prayers are with you, your family, as well as your co-workers.

CBP Officer
USCBP

October 3, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Deputy White. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. May the children of this fine Deputy know that their dad will not be forgotten and he is a true HERO forever.

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

October 3, 2005

Our prayers are with the family and fellow officers. This is such a tragic event for them to cope with.

Chief Jay Stripling
Lumpkin Georgia Police Dept.

October 3, 2005

Rest In Peace Sir
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Explorer

October 3, 2005

Rest in peace Brother James, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your courage and service.

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

October 3, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the White family. I ask that Tim's brothers and sisters in uniform and close friends stay close to his family and help them by giving them support. Tim is a true hero and will never be forgotten. Some solace to his family is that I'm sure he loved being a police officer and it was probably one of his life long dreams, which came true for him. He lost his life in the service to others. There are no words I can give you to comfort you in your loss, only some words that were on a plaque given to me to honor my son, it reads,
"Always in our hearts, always in our words, forever young, forever blue. Our Guardian Angel." Tim, watch over your family and protect them on their lifes jounrey.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

October 3, 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. White, 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 Sheriff White, 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

October 3, 2005