Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Chief Sumner -- The sacrifice you made for your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Chief Sumner -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

April 20, 2006

Hey There,
It has been many years since Camp Dearborn and Alpena. I never forgot your dedication and love of the brotherhood to which you served.
To all of us who knew and loved you, may God watch over family.
You did it your way~
Rhonda Bodenmiller Barron

Rhonda Bodenmiller Barron
Friend

April 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Illinois Resident

April 19, 2006

As officers we deal with tragedy on a regular basis, but nothing hurts so much as the loss of a brother officer.
Rest in Peace Chief, and may all that know you find comfort soon. Prayers and thoughts with the families and friends and all that worked alongside you.

Simon.
Metropolitan Police London.

Police Constable
Aviation security & Counter Terrorism unit

April 19, 2006

Our prayers are with the family and friends Chief Sumner has left behind. May God give you strength and Peace during this rough time.

Oklahoma City Police Wife

April 19, 2006

Chief Sumner..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
farmington

April 19, 2006

Know that you've left behind a legacy: you were the first police officer my children met, and through the years you impressed them with your professionalism, your integrity, your service to the community, and your warm humor. Their respect for law enforcement officers is just a small part of your legacy, but to me it has meant the world. I've raised my children in this village, now city, where we were safe under the wings of the Chelsea PD.

Chief Sumner, Jocko... they're coming home to pay their respects to you.

May God watch over your family as you have watched over mine. Rest in peace.

A Chelsea citizen and mother

April 18, 2006

Thank you. We will miss you and remember your contributions.

Chelsea Citizen

April 18, 2006

Chief,
Thank you for your service to the citizens of Chelsea. Your sacrifice and memory will continue to be remembered. May the Lord bless you and continue to watch over your family.

Rick & Marilyn (former Detroit PO) Zerod
Citizens of Chelsea, MI

April 18, 2006

I have known Jocho for five years, Chelsea has lost a true leader and friend. My prayers go out to his famly and his men.
God Bless you Jocho

Chelsea Resident

April 18, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

April 18, 2006

Rest in Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police, PA

April 18, 2006

May you be remembered for who you are and the lives you touched; help guide us thru the day. God rest you are not forgotten.

Inspector 436 (57526)
United States Customs Service-Detroit

April 18, 2006

Chief, even though I did not know you, you are a brother in BLUE. We all serve for the same purpose and you left us way too early. The entire City of Chelsea will miss you and all of your brothers & sisters in law enforcement will honor you. May your family be blessed by the Lord during this very tough time and may you rest in peace Chief Sumner. God Bless.

Officer Robert Trevino
Blissfield Police Department, MI

April 18, 2006

You and your family are in all of our thoughts and prayers brother! Thanks for your years of dedicated service to your community and to law enforcement. Watch over us from above.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

April 18, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Rest easy Brother.We'll take the watch from here.

Officer David Pitts
Albertville Police Department Albertville,Al

April 17, 2006

Aa quick as your watch ended,,, your new one begins,,, watch over us and quide us to the end of our daily shifts,,, Rest my brother...

Lt. Chuck Evans
Lawrenceburg PD (Ind)

April 17, 2006

The long blue line never forgets the sacrifice of a fellow officer.

Rest in Peace Chief Sumner. Your service and sacrifice for Chelsea will always be remembered.

My condolences to Scott's family.

Utah Police Officer

April 17, 2006

Chief Sumner you are a hero. Thank you for your years of service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your family. May your family know that you will never be forgotten.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

April 17, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Sumner.

Rest in peace

Deputy Sheriff's PBA
Madison County Sheriff's Office (NY)

April 17, 2006

My sincere condolences to Chief Scott Sumners Family. My heart goes out to his friends and family. You are in my prayers.

Suzanne Hankinson
citizen of Saline

April 17, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief R. Scott Sumner, and the Chelsea P.D. 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. Chief Sumner, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

April 17, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.


Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

April 17, 2006

We'll take it from here brother. Rest in peace.

PATROLMAN
ADRIAN PD

April 17, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 16, 2006