Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“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

Rest in peace.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

November 29, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 29, 2005

On behalf of my family,I wish to extend to Officer Breland family and to Wiggins P.D.. Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy. I pray God 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 Chris Ory
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

23 years old. So young and such a hero. I will pray for your family, they will need all the support they can get. It's hard to understand why such good men are taken from us, especially so young. I know that my husband was there to welcome you into heaven. One more hero lost.

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, Murphy Texas

November 28, 2005

rest easy brother we will take it from hear. Thank you for your sacrfice

martin wilson

November 28, 2005

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

OFFICER BRELAND, 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

My heart has been ripped open as I learned of my fellow officers death. Brandon you had a special place in my heart and always will. We rode together many times and discussed our love for law enforcement, and how we could do our best.I know that know you are in heaven and protecting us from above. Rest in peace my friend, I will never forget you!

Patrolman Tim Howard PD-15
Wiggins Police Department

November 28, 2005

May god bless you Officer Breland

Citizen Of Mississippi

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

Officer Breland, may you now Rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Thank you!! You will not be forgotten!

MPO Rich Cheatham
Va Beach Police dept

November 28, 2005

Brother Breland, 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 Breland.

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 Breland 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 Breland 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 Brandon, 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

MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FELLOW OFFICERS AND FAMILIES OF BRANDON AND ODEL. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH BOTH DURING THE HURRICANE KATRINA RECOVERY IN WIGGINS, MS. MY TOUR OF DUTY THEIR 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 my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Wiggins Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer David Johns
Georgia State University Police Department

November 28, 2005

Officer Breland,
What a terrible tragedy, the one thing that I can not get over is that you, like in many other situations on this website were going to this home to help people and this animal decided to kill. I have a trmendous amount of respect for you and officer Fite. I shall pray for you and your family, and hope that justice is done here on earth for the monsters that kill heroes such as you and officer Fite.

Policeman
Prince George's County Police Maryland

November 28, 2005

Rest in Peace now brother. Though your watch was short, your courage was not. The sacrifice you made will never be forgotten.

Stand tall as you enter Paradise to begin your eternal beat. You have been chosen to serve alongside some of the greatest warriors of justice in history.

Keep watch over your family and all of those you love and help them to find the strength they will need to face this holiday season without you by their side. Let them be comforted with the knowledge that they were a part of making you the hero that you are. We thank them for sharing you with your community.

Godspeed!

A Squad
Woodbridge PD

November 28, 2005

Patrol Officer Breland,
I would like to say thank you to you and your partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wiggins. And to your families, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

November 28, 2005