Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Corporal Anthony Maurice Andrews

Saraland Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Friday, April 7, 2006

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Reflections for Corporal Anthony Maurice Andrews

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF CPL. ANDREWS. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

May 10, 2006

May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord comfort your family, friends and co-workers.

May 10, 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

May 10, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Corporal Andrews.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

May 10, 2006

Thank you for your years of service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother. May God bless you and your loved ones. May God grant them the strength to endure during this difficult time.

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

May 10, 2006

How tragic that another young officer has been taken from his wife, children, family and friends. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police

May 10, 2006

Rest In Peace sir!!

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

May 10, 2006

Rest in Peace.

Atlanta, GA
Department of Justice

May 10, 2006

officer the only word to remember you be would be hero or protector.
May you rest in peace CP. Anthony Maurice Andrews
Cadet Perkins Wellston Police Dept.

May 10, 2006

Corporal Andrews,
You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego and Gretna Police Depts, La

May 10, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Corporal Anthony Andrews. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support from those around you.
Rest in Peace, Corporal Andrews.

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

May 10, 2006

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, CPL ANDREWS GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD, YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT.MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

May 10, 2006

God bless corporal Andrews and his fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters in a time of grief. You now walk your beat in heaven as you watch over all of your family and friends.

Police Officer Henry
Philadelphia Police Department

May 10, 2006

Corporal Andrews was so young to die this way. To the officer he was with when it happened...I know you did everything you could to help him. To his wife and three kids, your husband and daddy will be with you always. My heart goes out to all of you who knew Corporal Andrews. I hope you can find some comfort in these difficult times.

Marsha
Wife of CHP officer

May 10, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. CORPORAL ANTHONY MAURICE ANDREWS THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. IT IS BECAUSE OF HEROS LIKE YOURSELF THAT WE ALL ARE ABLE TO SLEEP PEACEFULLY AND SAFELY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO YOUR WIFE AND KIDS, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. JOB WELL DONE OFFICER ANDREWS/YOU'VE DONE WELL SOLDIER, AGAIN-THANK YOU!

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

May 10, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 10, 2006

The members and staff here at the Chauffeur Internet Radio send our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and sisters and brothers in law enforcement. So young but he was called to do his assignment with a higher power.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just enternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
God Bless You All
Marilyn Robinson
aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

May 10, 2006

We are saddened once again with the sad news of another hero taken from us. It is a great loss for the family and department during this crisis. We might not know the right words to say, or even know how to say them, but we can pray for your family and friends. May the Lord give them strength through this time.

Missionary Joe Taylor
Cops Evangelist Ministries

Joe Taylor (Former FL LEO)

May 10, 2006

THANKS FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO KEPT US SAFE.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

May 10, 2006

My condolences andprayers go out to Cpl. andrews wife and children to his family friends and family of the Saraland Police Department. Cpl Andrews, you will never be forgotten, and will be in my daily prayers. Thank You for all your hard work and the sacrifices that you made in protecing the citizens of Alabama and our country God Bless You
Respectfully
kathi halligan Phila Pa wife and mom of LEO

Kathi Halligan
Phila Pa

May 10, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Cpl. Andrews; may he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

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

May 10, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizen/Iowa

May 10, 2006

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Andrews. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

May 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, brother you may rest in peace your tour here is done but will never be forgotten.

Uncle of Mississippi State Trooper
Paul Denham K-13
E.O.W. 12-27-99

Danny Gibson

May 10, 2006

Rest in peace Brother, we'll take it from here.

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff Dept. (Indiana)

May 10, 2006

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