Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hello Fallen Brother..Just wanted to let you know that you can keep resting easy knowing that your brothers and sisters of the Blue and Gold NEVER forget our own.God Bless All.

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..Ret.

February 17, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR COURAGE, DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 11, 2008

You will never be forgotten brother. RIP

Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

January 31, 2008

Hey man, We miss you alot. You were a funny man always preaching rightches. always in our hearts man. God bless your familys. My prayers

J.Pedroza
Turlock PD

December 18, 2007

There hasn't been a day that's gone by since you were taken from us that you haven't been in my thoughts. I sure miss looking over the fence and seeing your garage light on. It meant I was welcome to stop by for a great conversation and a cold one. You are missed more than you could have possibly imagined. Until we meet again, rest easy brother.

friend

November 21, 2007

It had been about 19 months since you were taken from us and you are still missed, everyday my brother! I think of our drives while still at the academy and thank God for allowing me those times and for your friendship. Jeanne often times can look at my face and know that I am thinking of you by the sorrow and anger I show.

C. Falkowski, Officer
CHP

September 9, 2007

we followed the events of the aftermath of your "routine" stop according to the press anyway on the internet. (we know there is no such thing as routine) we remember especially reading what the kids in your neighborhood had to say about you. they all enjoyed hanging out with you at your house and obviously looked up to you. i remember one little boy in particular who obviously thought you were a million bucks. perhaps one day one or more will follow your foot steps. this is your legacy.

citizen

August 27, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 16, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in knowing that you will FOREVER be a hero and NEVER be forgotten! Until we one day meet, keep walking a beat on the Golden Street in Heaven.

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 7, 2007

Please take care of my baby who is now up in Heaven with you.
I love you both so much!

Lena

Lena Scott
Sister

August 1, 2007

Rest easy my brother. We'll take it from here!!!

Sgt.
M.P.D.C.

June 25, 2007

Earl, when we were kids, you were a brother to me. You were always at our house....even went on family vacations with us. You picked on me so much back then. I would give anything to have you back so you could pick on me. You are forever in my heart and soul. You are in my prayers, brother.

Love,
Alicia

Alicia
Long-time friend

June 23, 2007

Earl, you are truly missed by everyone at the office. I can not believe it has been over a year since this tragedy was thrust upon us by a no good criminal coward. We can only hope that the ultimate justice is served. I drive by the scene daily and the anger does not go away and I can only imagine the feelings of your brothers-in-arms that were on scene. Earl you will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Steve True
CHP

March 22, 2007

We miss you Earl, I cant believe its been a year already. Lifes not the same buddy. We named Wyatt after you. we love you!

Melissa
Friend

March 13, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!! REST IN PEACE!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 24, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 1st anniversary of your EOW. I know for the past year there has not been a day that has passed that they did not think of you. You will forever be in their hearts. Keep watch over your loved ones, wrap your wings around them and help them with their grief. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 17, 2007

OFFICER SCOTT,

ONE YEAR TODAY. YOUR BRAVERY AND COURAGE IS REMEMBERED. WE PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY, AND THANK THEM FOR THE LONG FAMILY HISTORY PROTECTING AND SERVING.

NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 17, 2007

Earl, I love you and miss you. Kevin

Friend
Friend

February 16, 2007

As the first anniversary of your end of watch approaches you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You will always be remembered as a hero. Rest in peace...

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 12, 2007

Earl,
It has been nearly a year since you were taken from all of us. It has been a year of adjustments for all of your family and friends. Brandon has a new baby that you should be able to get to know. I am sure that you are looking down on everyone and watching over all of us. It is so wrong that you are not here for another racing season. I miss talking about racing and our hopes for a Chevy driver to ride to victory.Chris misses you so much. We are convinced though that when God sees you he says 'Earrrrrrrrrrl" and you reply with your line "God........."And you remember your everyday exchanges with Chris.Tiffany thinks of you everyday. She has many photos of you as a reminder of you. She knows that when the two of you eventually meet again that you will share a Dr. Pepper and catch up on all of the everyday stuff. Earl we all love and miss you very much. You are forever in our hearts. I will be seated in the courtroom each and every time that your murderer has an appearence and see that justice is served for you. There are very dedicated people who are working to make that happen. You are forever in our hearts.YOu are forever our HERO.

Teresa Mahnke
Friend

February 7, 2007

One year ago tonight, your partner and I sat underneath the Macy's parking garage at Midnight, to avoid the rain of falling bullets from the Modesto sky's during New Year's celebrations. We had no way of knowing what the year had in store. I will never forget that moment in time. God Bless you Earl. We will never forget you!

Modesto PD Officer
Modesto PD

December 31, 2006

For Officer Scott's Family-
Please know we will never forget all of you-
We hold you close in our hearts-

The Family of Deputy Dave Grant/EOW/5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Sonora, Ca.

December 29, 2006

everyday you are missed

friend
friend

December 7, 2006

I never took the time or made the effort to formally thank you for helping my brother. Watch over him up there for me and know that I have a thousand thank-you's to tell you when I get there.

It's not been the same around here since you were taken from us Earl.

We miss you, and love you.

Always will.

One of your dispatchers
CHP

December 7, 2006

My fellow Officer, you are not forgotten, but remembered during Thanksgiving and the following holidays...Bless you and yours, sorry for your loss, but not for those who took you away.

Ofc. Brown
SFPD, Bayview MIDS

November 24, 2006