California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Saturday, February 25, 2006
Reflections for Officer John Bailey
Rest easy knowing we will never be forgotten.
Ofcr. M. Valdivia
Los Angeles School Police Department
March 1, 2006
Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.
Gregory, rest easy brother, we have the watch.
Mesquite, TX
March 1, 2006
Rest in peace Officer Bailey. Your children will know what a hero their father was, and you will not be forgotten by your law enforcement family.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
March 1, 2006
A very special thanks to a very special man. It was a privelage and an honor to have known him and served with him. My heart and prayers go out to his family and all those serving in harms way. Until we all go Home.
Spc. Sanchez, Ruben
CA ARNG
March 1, 2006
God Bless the Peacekeepers and their families. Thank you, Officer Bailey, for keeeping US safe, and for defending OUR FREEDOM. You will never be forgotten. Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.
LISA
Georgia Civilian
March 1, 2006
I attended high school with Officer Bailey and remember him always smiling. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, friends, and fellow CHP members. Although there are no words to make this senseless trajedy easier to bear, may you find solace in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. God Bless.
Cheryl (Love) Phelan
March 1, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to my beloved CHP and the family of Officer Bailey. What a tragedy that another drunk driver took another innocent law enforcement officer off patrol.
My heart aches for the Bailey family and for the brave officers still standing watch, making sure we California citizens are safe. God bless you all. Thank you, Love to all
LoVae Pray Martines
MADD-San Bernardino County
March 1, 2006
Teresa and Family,
On be half of DeAnna, Karly and I; We express our deepest sympathy and our heart felt prayer to you and the family. John will be sorely missed, but not forgotten. Rest in Peace My Friend.
CWO3 Tom Trevino
U.S. NAVY
March 1, 2006
I'm truley at a loss for words. Greg and I went to school together and as a teenage kid he was one of the nicest most carefree people I've ever met. Always good natured and happy. My deepest sympathy to his family. Greg(John), thank you for serving our country and protecting us. Thank you for touching so many lives in such a positive way. God Bless You. May the Lord help ease your family's sorrow. RIP
Wes Fream
March 1, 2006
Trooper Bailey,
Your service and dedication to your country cannot be matched. We are ever grateful to you for your sacrifice that you and your family have made. On behalf of the Indiana State Police and all Americans, Rest in Peace My Brother. We'll take it from here.
Senior Trooper Curt Durnil
Indiana State Police
March 1, 2006
To Mrs. Bailey and children;
I could only hope that these reflections and our prayers help ease the pain of this tragity. Greg is my age and brother in blue, I am sure he is looking down upon you saying "Don't worry I am ok". Your loss is Heavens gain. May justice prevail in this case, and may the peace of the Lord be with you always.
Officer
Sewall's Point Police Departmentt
March 1, 2006
commitment, dedication, and the ultimate sacrifice for his state and country; officer bailey you are a true hero and rolemodel to us all. godspeed brother. 10-42.
officer michael mainieri-240
chesterfield pd
March 1, 2006
I am deeply saddened by this tragedy from such a preventable violent crime. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Joseph Alarcon
Mothers Against Drunk Driving San Bernardino County Chapter
March 1, 2006
Honey I am so very proud of you.I will love and miss you the rest of my life. I promise that Hannah,Megan,Jared and Dylan will always remember you and what a great man you were.I am so sorry that I didnt get there in time to tell you one more time how much I love you but I know that in your heart there was never any doubt. Always and forever your loving wife, Teresa
Teresa Bailey, loving wife
March 1, 2006
Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Bailey, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.
For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer Bailey, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.
Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04
March 1, 2006
May god be with you and your loved ones. Rest in Peace.
March 1, 2006
I always saw you above me when I hung below you in those helicopters, I remember the trust, calm, and peace I felt then. Well, I know now you are still looking down on all of us. Thank you.
Rob Stuva
CHP
March 1, 2006
my heart and prayers go out to and yours. our LEO family supported the War in Iraq in so many ways and thank you for your service. Having 2 boys and 2 girls with a policeman, I cannot even imagine your grief, confusion or pain. Gods loves with you all. Remember, none of you will be forgotten. much love.
wife
RPD
February 28, 2006
In the four years I worked and rode motors with John in Rancho, I remember only an easy going happy Officer and family man. I remember you with a smile at work, in your tour in Iraq, and out riding in the dirt in the desert. May you rest in peace and may God bless you and your family left behind.
Officer Chad Kaplan
C.H.P.
February 28, 2006
I met John when he reported to the Rancho Cucamonga area, approximately 5 years ago. I was able to get to know him better while assigned as his motorcycle training officer. During that time we established a bond and friendship which I will truly miss. John was a pleasure to train as he made my job effortless because of his skill level on the motorcycle. John, you did everything right and as God would have it, you paid the ultimate sacrifice. This in turn may have saved numerous other lives and for that my friend, you are a hero without a doubt. God bless your family as they are in my prayers.
Officer Scott Stevenson
Rancho Cucamonga CHP
February 28, 2006
I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Bailey Family and the officers and staff of the California Highway Patrol over the tragic loss of Officer Gregory J. Bailey. Once again another brother officer has been taken from the thin blue line. May God bless the Bailey Family and the officers & staff of the California Highway Patrol during this very sad time. May our brother Gregory rest in peace. Gregory will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. Never forget the fallen hero!
Ofcr. Dan Winger, LBCCPD, Ret.
Vice President, Peace Officers & Fire Fighters Fellowship
February 28, 2006
Greg “John” Bailey, my sincerest sympathies go to your family, co-workers and friends. You and I grew up together in Thurmont, Maryland, and I knew you as a kind, funny and wonderful person. It is no surprise to learn that in your adult life you became all that and more as a father, husband, soldier and patrolman, as well as to the many friends you made along the way. May your spirit live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved you. God bless you, and may you rest in eternal peace.
Rob Fream
February 28, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
M. Chacon CSPD
M. Chacon
Colorado Springs Police Dept
February 28, 2006
John and I transfered to Rancho Cucamonga at the same time and were initially partnered together on the graveyard shift. John immediately became one of my best friends and remained so ever since. There is a deep sadness in my heart that will never be filled. John will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Officer Stephen Erickson
CHP
February 28, 2006
My families and my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. To many of our brave pay the price. You will live on in the hearts and minds of all. God Bless.
Detective Lee S. Doll
Colorado Springs Police Dept Netro Vice, Narcotic's and Intell Unit
February 28, 2006
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