Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Lester Tatum. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. I'd like to express my gratitude to all the brave men & women in law enforcement who continue to do their jobs protecting those in their communities everyday. May God watch over each & everyone of you and keep you safe.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

December 31, 2005

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY TATUM. MAY GOD BLESS THEM. DEPUTY TATUM, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 31, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss. We know how impossible the holidays are when your home is devastated with such tragedy. We hope you got the chance to tell Lester what he meant to you over the holiday. God bless you.

Shawn and Michelle Rogers
sister and brother-in-law
Sgt.Jonathan Dragus EOW 10/20/05

Shawn Rogers

December 31, 2005

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for serving and protecting. Rest in peace,Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

December 31, 2005

D.S. Tatum..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE..BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!

girlfriend of a dpd
detroit, mi

December 31, 2005

I hope that your friends and family can find peace during this time, Thank you for your service, Rest in peace sir,

"Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God"

Phil

December 31, 2005

Rest in peace, my prayers to your family & friends...Thank you for your service

Michael Hopkins
friend to all law officers

December 31, 2005

Rest In Peace.

Darin Paul
FBI

December 31, 2005

LESTER....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS,TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE TRINITY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

December 31, 2005

May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten for your service and sacrifice.

DE
St. Louis City Police

December 31, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

December 31, 2005

Thank you for your many years of service. Rest in peace brother. Godspeed.

J. McGee # 4189
Allen PD, Texas

December 31, 2005

Nothing in the written word can assist those of you left behind in your grief. Our entire staff and brethern of officers are flying our flags at half mast today in honor of Lester's courage, committment and ultimate sacrifice.

God offer comfort to all who are left behind and remember him always.

Go be with each of you
Respectfully
Malinda Julien,
President/CEO
US Tactical K9 Law Enforcement Academy

Malinda M Julien, President /CEO
US Tactical K9 Law Enforcement Academy

December 31, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Tatum.

Be comforted in knowing that he now serves with the Lord, and that Heros like Deputy Tatum, really do live forever.

Captain Tommy Willis
Hudson County Sheriff's Office (NJ)

December 31, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow deputies of Deputy Tatum.

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

December 31, 2005

To the wife, children, parents, family and friends of Deputy Tatum my heart and prayers are with you all in this terrible time of loss. May God bless you all and guide you through these very tough days. Another true HERO gone way to soon.

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

December 31, 2005

God Bless, Rest in Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police

December 31, 2005

RIP Brother. Thank You for your dedicated service. You will never be forgotten and God bless your family and friends. Peace All.

SFC D. Donald
US Army MP Corps

December 31, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sheriff Tatum and to the Trinity County Sheriff's Dep't.

Correction Officer
N.Y.C. Dep't of Corrections

December 31, 2005

Words can not say enough but, we mourn another hero that has been taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time. Remember these few verses taken from the KJB. In I Samuel 20:3 it says, And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly [as] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, [there is] but a step between me and death. In John 3:17 it says, For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. And in Philippians 1:21 it says, 21 For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Missionary Joe Taylor
Former Florida LEO/Missionary to Law Enforcement Officers
www.copsevangelist.com

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

December 31, 2005

Lester, we will all miss you and we thank you for what you gave us while you were still among us.

Our Civil Servents

As life goes on,oft times enchanted,
Ignoring those things we've taken for granted:
Unaware, unthankful, for civil protection,
And lazy, indifferent, at time of election.

Our civil servents risk limb and life
While often subjected to conflict and strife.
It is time for us to pause and share
Appreciation, and show we care.

Their work is not easy, but must be done,
So, join me in saying to the very last one,
"We thank you, support you, respect you too,
For the difficult task you're committed to do."

While life goes on, let's keep in mind
Our debt to them with a heart that's kind.
Let's make their job a pleasure to do,
And life will be better for me and you.

Sgt. Stephen Ener
Harris County Constable Pct. 4

December 30, 2005

To all of the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Dewayne Tatum, and to my brothers and sisters of Trininty County Sheriff's Department:
I express my heartfelt condolances and sorrow after learning of the tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff DeWayne Tatum.

Be comforted in knowing that he now rests in the loving arms of the Lord, and in the great company of all of his brothers and sisters who have left here before him.

His courage and valor will never be forgotton by this brother. I celebrate his life, yet share in mourning our loss.

Lt. Paul Sanzone
NYPD

December 30, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Deputy Tatum and your family. May God be with you.

Wife of Pennsylvania State Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 30, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Lester Tatum as well as to the Trinity County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Deputy Tatum, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

December 30, 2005

Rest in peace blue angel. We have your watch from here. You will never be forgotten ....

Officer
Tennssee

December 30, 2005