Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My phone rang at 11:15 pm that fateful Saturday night. It was my daughter calling from the Cajon Pass to ask me if I knew why the traffic was at a stop. I checked the CHP website and told her of the accident. Then I prayed.
Thank you Officer Bailey, for your service and sacrifice to both country and state. From what I have read, you took not one, but two, alleged drunk drivers off that stretch of freeway that night. Thank you for protecting my daughter and infant grandaughter.
Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bailey. May Mrs. Bailey and their children find comfort in knowing just what a hero their husband and father is...he'll never be forgotten.

J. Colwell
Hesperia, CA

March 3, 2006

Another blue angel to fly amongst us. RIP brother.

P.C. Ryan VENABLES #1472
York Regional Police

March 3, 2006

Greg,

I've loved you my entire life and will continue to love you and remember you for the wonderful brother you were to me. I was always so proud of you for all of your accomplishments and the respect everyone had for you. Words cannot express the sorrow and great loss that I feel. I have peace knowing that you are amongst other loved ones.

I had a dream the other night and in it you were dancing and smiling. There was a huge line of people wanting to dance and talk to you. I asked someone when will I get to dance with him. A voice replied, "You'll have to wait your turn." One day I will dance with you again.

Much love from your little sister,
Aimee

Aimee Bailey

March 3, 2006

From a Friend of Mine...


THE SPOUSE OF A BADGE

Every time you give them a kiss and say you love them when they leave for duty, you never know if you will see them again…You pray every day that they are safe... And every time you see a patrol car pull up in front of your house or work your heart stops for a moment tell you see their face... But that day my come and the face you see won’t be theirs … And when the Chaplin steps out you know the worst...

But every day they leave for duty you know deep down this could happen even in a small town or city... The badge they wear makes them a target because they are out there protecting every one from evil and evil doesn’t care about them or anyone else… A man or women that put on a badge knows that they may never see the ones they love every time they go on duty…

But they put their lives on the line every time they go on duty even when they know it may be their last, but that don’t stop them and they go... And the spouse goes to work or takes care of the kids and house every day …But the fear is real and they deal the best they can… It must be hell just waiting for them to come home or to hear from them…

And you hear every day about a person who wears a badge, is hurt or killed in the line of duty every day …So the spouse has to live with fear just so you and I can sleep at night and kids to be able to play outside …And the roads are safer because of these men and women that put on that badge

By:Burt Peterson

Officer G. R. Harris
CHP

March 2, 2006

Once again, my heart goes out to the California Highway Patrol and all their families. Officer Bailey, "thank you", can not express the gratitude you deserve! I am praying for the Bailey family in this their time of loss. To all CHP officers, I will always be praying for your "Safety and Service". All of you are greatly appreciated. God speed!!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams

March 2, 2006

God bless and keep
who fought and lived.
God bless and keep
who died. For where
and when the brave fight
Our God is by our side.

My thoughts & prayers go out to Ofcr. Bailey's family; my heart goes out to his extended CHP family. We all mourn his loss.

Wife
California Highway Patrol (#340)

March 2, 2006

"I am the Officer"

I have been where you fear to be,
I have seen what you fear to see,
I have done what you fear to do -
All these things I have done for you.

I am the person you lean upon,
The one you cast your scorn upon,
The one you bring your troubles to -
All these people I've been for you.

The one you ask to stand apart,
The one you feel should have no heart,
The one you call "The Officer in Blue,"
But I'm just a person, just like you.

And through the years I've come to see,
That I am not always what you ask of me;
So, take this badge ... take this gun ...
Will you take it ... will anyone?

And when you watch a person die
And hear a battered baby cry,
Then do you think that you can be
All these things you ask of me?

(Author unknown)



PPD

Police Officer
Pasadena Police Officer,Ca.

March 2, 2006

I met Officer Bailey for the first time when he walked into the store that I work at. We talked about how he was going to Iraq to serve with those fine men and women and about how long he had been a police officer. I got to know him pretty good from all the times he came in to the shop. I then ran into him again just recently when he got back from Iraq and once again we talked about is tour of duty. Sorry to say that was the last time I saw or talked to Officer Bailey. He was deffinatly an outstanding police officer and soldier! He will truly be missed by all. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Bailey.

"BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD"
-Mt 5:9-

Rest in peace, and God Speed!

Nicholas Scalise

March 2, 2006

"A MAN IN BLUE"

A man in blue has lost his life in service of law.
The love that makes this sacrifice the greatest love of all.
A Police man was killed today, the reason I cannot say.
I don't know why he had to die.
The man in blue died for me and you;
we must remember him too.
Flags fly low, let use bow in prayer
for fallen police men everywhere;
and remember this: that they are missed.
The badge burns bright like an evening star
free from a world of war.

Ret. Officer W.M.Hackley
Baltimore Police

March 2, 2006

May you rest now from all the heavy burdens you carried as a servant to your community. I lost my brother (off duty) to a drunk driver and know he is there to meet you and trade road stories.
To the family - my deepest heartfelt sympathy. I have stood in your shoes and understand your grief. May his spirt of courage surround you on the journey you face ahead.

Friend

March 2, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD

March 2, 2006

rest in peace Sir,my thoughts go to you and your family,from belgium-europe

wygers francky

March 2, 2006

How Do You Live Your Dash

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.

He referred to the dates of the tomstone from the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. (1934-1998)

For the dash represents all the time that he spent alive on earth and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much he won; the cars...the house...the cash, what matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard..are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left, that can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never done before.

If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile. Remembering that this special dash might only last a while.

So, when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash would you be proud of the things that they said about how you spent your dash?

by Linda Ellis
Submitted by Barbara Reed

As not knowing John but just hearing of the love he had for his Country, family, friends, and the California Highway Patrol he certainly did live his dash respectfully. I would have been proud to have him as a husband, father, son, friend, or partner. God speed, and rest in peace with all the other angels.

Barbara Reed (Retired0

Barbara Reed, (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

March 2, 2006

Officer Bailey (Greg as I knew him) was a classmate of mine. I will always remember Greg's positive and friendly demeanor, his undaunted enthusiasm, and his intelligence. I always enjoyed his great sense of humor. I know that I speak for our mutual friends when I say that we are proud of what he accomplished in life; Greg, thank you for your service. I extend my deepest regrets and condolences to Greg's family. Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Peter Fitzpatrick

March 2, 2006

god bless officer bailey and his family,as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcemant family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

March 2, 2006

We will always remember all those Thangivings with John. I'll miss my Turkey cutting partner. We will all remember you and the good times we had. We will all keep the Family strong. Love Aunt Terri, The other Terresa.

Friend

March 2, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. WE'LL COVER YOUR SHIFT FROM HERE. GOD'S SPEED!

TROOPER M. BRADFORD
NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL

March 2, 2006

John,
It was an honor serving with you. While we all went and did our part in Iraq you have been out there for years putting your life on the line for all of us. My service pales in comparrison. We have truly lost a fine soldier and friend. Mrs. Bailey my family and I want you to know our thoughts are with you and your children. Your husband made a lasting impression on everyone he met.

SGT Cliff Rodgers
1/140th Avn BN CA Army National Guard

March 2, 2006

God bless you Officer Bailey. You will be missed.

Sergeant
Florida Highway Patrol

March 2, 2006

Your laughter and your beautiful smile will be missed more than you will know. May you rest in peace Bailey.

Stacey, A Friend

March 2, 2006

Dearest Family of Officer Bailey and my beloved CHP: My heart aches for you because of this terrible loss. Your Aunt LoVae and your MADD family will stand with you to help shoulder your burden of grief.

Thank you John for your protection on our California highways and for your protection in keeping terror away from our homeland. You are a brave warrior and we are grateful for your watch over us.

You are in Heaven, patrolling streets of gold and you are our angel with (CHP) blue and gold wings! Bless you and your family and your fellow officers.

Men and women of CHP, please know we citizens are sad for your losses these past five months. Keep your heads up and know there are many of us who support you, love you, and are grateful for you. Be safe and God bless you.

Much love,

Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter

March 2, 2006

RIP Brother

PO Lawton
NYPD

March 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your friends, your Department, but most importantly, your family. May God watch over all of you. I couldn't help but think as I read your memorial, "What more could one guy do for is state and his country?" Thanks brother, for your selfless service. You truly are a warrior. Please continue to watch over us as we carry on.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

March 1, 2006

Dear John and family, Kevin and I would like to have had more time to know you better. Its obvious from what we did get to know of you, how loved and admired you are. God bless you John, you have the heart of a warrior.

Officers Kevin and Stacee Reese
CHP/Rancho Cucamonga

March 1, 2006

You served our state with pride.

East Palo Alto Police Department

March 1, 2006