Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another ultimate sacrifice....
Officer Fite, you are a hero and your heorism is truly appreciated.

Reality

Imagine how our world would be
If every police officer quit
Turned in their gun, turned in their badge,
Just finally had enough of it.

No respect, no loyalty,
No appreciation of all they do,
They’d give their lives for all of us,
These wonderful officers of “Blue”.

Kicked at, spit on,
Punched, stabbed and shot,
Everyday assaults on officers,
Done…without thinking a second thought!

Our laws are in favor of criminals,
There’s always some loophole in their case,
Out again to commit more crimes and murders
…creates pain, that we, the family and friends
…in time will never erase.

Why should they do it?
Why take the risk?
Why put their life on the line?
Subject their loved ones to endless suffering,
When their precious life is lost while fighting crime.

More murders, more kidnappings, more robberies and rapes,
Just to mention a few,
Please ask yourself how life would be,
If there were NO officers in Blue!

Would you do it? Could you do it?
And for how many…would YOU give it all?
Rewards are a 21 gun salute, a Medal of Honor,
And your name gets added to the Wall.

Think about it. Why are they here?
And why do some hate them so?
Because they enforce the laws that put convicts and murderers
In jail serving time, or on “Death Row”.

All give some and some give all,
It’s a risk they chose to take:
To put their heart and soul in it,
To put their lives at stake.

So, please take a moment,
Please give it deep thought,
Think of what “you can do”…

To help show respect,
To help follow the laws,
So we’d quit losing our Heroes in Blue!

Written by Jaclyn Pocceschi Mosley
Sister of Fallen Officer Rodney F. Pocceschi EOW 6/23/03

November 29, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service. Having lost my son in the line of duty, I can sympathize with your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you, asking God to give you comfort & strength through the days and nights ahead.

Brenda Lucas, Mother of fallen officer
Anthony D. Lucas, Police Chief (MS), EOW – February 4, 2005

November 29, 2005

R.I.P. Brother in Blue.
you will never be forgotten

Officer J P Mills
Chesapeake Police Department

November 29, 2005

Patrol Officer Fite, you have served your community and your state with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Patrol Officer Fite you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the Wiggins Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Stay safe and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department DC/Homicide Branch

November 29, 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

November 29, 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

November 29, 2005

Sir, may you rest in peace and your family feel your love for eternity.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Dept (Indiana)

November 29, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 29, 2005

On behalf on my family, I wish to extend to Officer Fite family and to Wiggins P.D.. Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy. I pray Gods holds you tight during these trying times. My prayers are with you,your family and co-workers. May you rest in peace.

D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
PPD, EOW 12/26/01

November 29, 2005

When God made peace officers

When God made peace officers, he was into his 6th 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 his uniform. He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvas the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next
day. He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has 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 angle.

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 he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of his head for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, you'll be all right ma'am, when he knows it isn't so.

Lord, said the angel, touching his sleeve, rest and work on this 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 a civil service paycheck.

The angle circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, can it think? She asked. You bet, said the Lord. It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime, recite miranda warnings in its sleep, detain, investigate, search a vehicle finding all compartments which could hold contraband, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop ....and still it keeps its sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family, and then read the daily paper on 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, its 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, for justice.

You're a genius, said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. I didn't put it there, he said.

Author unknown

Rest in Peace Brother,
Chris Ory
Harrison County Sheriff's Department
Gulfport, MS

Patrol Deputy
Harrison County Sheriff's Department

November 29, 2005

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

November 29, 2005

To the family of Officer Fite:
No words can take away your pain. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how painful this journey is but know that there are others who are going through the same thing that are thinking of you and praying for you.

Wife of a fallen officer

November 29, 2005

I am saddened to hear about this great loss. My prayers are with these two officers and their families as well as the Wiggins Police Department.

Officer Kyle Kucauskas
Murphy Police Department

November 28, 2005

MY heart is sadden by the lost of another brother. Even though I am not a police man any more I still like to be consdered part of the brotherhood just rest easy brother we will take it from hear and make sure justice is done.

martin wilson

November 28, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER FITE, 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.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

November 28, 2005

May god bless you Officer Fite.

Citizen Of Mississippi

November 28, 2005

Officer Fite, may you now Rest in Peace Brother. Our prayers go out to your family. You will not be forgotten.

MPO Rich Cheatham
Va Beach Police dept

November 28, 2005

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott & Lisa Schultz, Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

November 28, 2005

Brother Fite, you will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fite family and the Wiggins Police Department.

Virginia Alcoholic Beveage Control, Bureau of Law Enforcement

November 28, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Fite.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

November 28, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Wiggins Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Fite deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Fite 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

November 28, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Odel, 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

November 28, 2005

I WAS ABLE TO WORK ALONG SIDE ODEL AND BRANDON DURING THE HURRICANE KATRINA RECOVERY IN WIGGINS, MS. I WANT TO SEND MY PRAYERS TO THIER FELLOW OFFICERS AND FAMILIES. MY TOUR OF DUTY IN WIGGINS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

OFFICER LARRY SHALLAR
LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, FL

November 28, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

November 28, 2005

Rest in peace brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Wiggins Police Department.

Officer David Johns
Georgia State University Police Department

November 28, 2005