Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Tatum. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

December 30, 2005

AMERICA AND TEXAS LOST ANOTHER HERO, DEPUTY LESTER WAS DOING HIS JOB, TRYING TO GET TO HELP SOMEONE WHEN HE WAS TAKEN FROM US. DEPUTY GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. TO THE WIFE AND CHILDREN PLEASE TURN TO GOD AND HIS FELLOW OFFICERS FOR COMFORT, THIS WILL BE THE HARDEST TIME FOR YOU, BUT NOW YOU HAVE AN EXTENDED FAMILY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THAT WILL HELP YOU IN ANY WAY. WE SOMETIMES WONDER WHY GOD TAKES THE BEST? ITS BECUASE HE NEEDS GOOD ANGELS AROUND HIM.
R.I.P. BROTHER.

SERGEANT WILLIAM M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

December 30, 2005

Brother Tatum,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

December 30, 2005

my prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you.

ssamson
Jersey City,NJ Resident

December 30, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

December 30, 2005

God Bless you and your family Deputy Tatum. Thank you for your service and everything you did for your community. Rest in peace brother, we will take if from here.

Police Officer Rhonda Richeson
Dallas Police Department

December 30, 2005

To the Family and Fellow Brothers of Deputy Tatum; I was sadden to hear of the tragic loss of Deputy Lester Tatum. My heart and prayers go out to you all. It seems we have had more than our share of losses this year alone. I can only believe God has chosen so many to be with him because he to wants to be surrounded by great Officers.

We will share in your pain,
oh how our hearts ache.
Tears we will cry and feel no shame.
Know he was loved, let there be no blame, for he is with God now oh how blessed he is.
His watch is now over, we will take it from here.
Rest now my Brother,you are in Gods arms, for on his golden streets you will fear no harm.

BK

Deputy BK Evans
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

December 30, 2005

I want to extend my condolences to the family of Deputy Lester Tatum and the Trinity County Sheriff's Department. Just days prior to the New Year, this officer won't be able to experience it because of this tragedy. I hope the family and Trinity County Sheriff's Department will always continue to remember this officer's bravery and courage. Officer Tatum your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Office

December 30, 2005

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will truly be missed. May God bless you and your family.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

December 30, 2005

God be with your wife and daughters and all those who loved, knew, and worked with you. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Say hi to Pete

LEO fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

LEO fiancee
LMPD, Kentucky

December 30, 2005

I am sorry to here of the loss of Deputy Sheriff Lester Dewayne Tatum. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The world is a better place because of you. R.I.P.

Patrolman Mike Wilkins
Mayflower Police Department

December 30, 2005

Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Leo Wife
Fort Worth, TX

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Trinity County Sheriff's Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Officer D. Johns
Georgia State University Police Department

December 30, 2005

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

DEPUTY TATUM, 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

December 30, 2005

Thank you for your dedication and service, Deputy Tatum.
May the Lord comfort your family and friends at this very difficult time.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Wife of a Deputy
SBSD, California

December 30, 2005

Deputy,
You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

FTO N. Roberts, #791
Tallahassee Police

December 30, 2005

To the family and friends and officers of the Trinity County, I am so sorry for your loss . To Officer Tatum , God Bless you as you now sleep in God's Love and Peace. You will never be forgotten and thank you for all your hard work and dedication in protecting the citizens of Texas.
Respectfully,
Kathi halligan PHila, PA wife and mom of LEO

December 30, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Tatum, his family,friends and fellow officers.

Sgt A. Whitney
Yuma County SO, AZ

December 30, 2005

R.I.P...

Deputy Marcus Suarez
Harris County Pct 5, Texas

December 30, 2005

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

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Lester, 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

December 30, 2005

You are a true hero. Thank you.

Officer
NIU Police Dept.

December 30, 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.

December 30, 2005