Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God watch over your family, friends and Norfolk Brothers in Blue.

#4661
ATF

May 22, 2006

SADLY ANOTHER OFFICER HAS BEEN CALLED HOME, ANOTHER BROTHER LOST BUT JOB WELL DONE. REST IN PEACE OFFICER SENECA DARDEN YOU ARE A TRUE HERO, NOW REST PEACEFULLY IN HEAVEN WHERE ONLY TRUE HEROS GO. YOUR MEMORY WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF THIS OFFICER, HIS DEPARTMENT AND FRIENDS. MAY THEY LOOK TO GOD FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME. REST IN PEACE OFFICER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

May 22, 2006

To the family , friends, and co-workers of this fine officer I send out my sympathy. I know words cannot heal the hurt but know that we as officers will never forget the sacrifice that this brother officer made.

Constable Charles Clack
Polk County Constable Department

May 22, 2006

I did not know officer Darden well. I met him at the City garage while I was repairing his patrol car. I remember him as being an officer that took pride in his attire as well as his vehicle. Everything was neat and in place. He was pleasant to talk with as well as polite.

My condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow officers.

Paul R.Drohan
(Senior Auto Technician)

Paul R. Drohan
Norfolk Fleet Maintenance

May 22, 2006

To the family of Officer Darden and to the Norfolk Police Department I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to all. May this Officer also rest in peace.

Fairfax County Officer's Mother

May 22, 2006

To my brother in blue,
You have served your community, your city and your state with honor, courage and dignity. Your lose right now is very hard to deal with but will NEVER be forgotten. Officer's around the country will feel the affects of what happened on May 21, 2006. Our prayers go out to your wife and beautiful child. I cried for you today and will probably do so for many days to come. You Officer Seneca Darden, are a true american hero and it gives me great joy in letting you, your family and our country hear these words. May god bless you and your family during these traggic times, and I will some day see you in heaven and thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice to keep our city safe. I love you Bro!

Detective Brown
ODU Poilce Department

May 22, 2006

God called you home because he had a better plan for you. Your tour here is over, but now you get to protect and serve from above. This tragedy has hit home far too often and far too many times. Seneca you did your job one way and that was the only way you knew. It has been said many times in the past but let it be said many more.... WELL DONE BROTHER.....WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!! You will be truly missed but never forgotten. God Bless your family during this tragic time and trust and know they are not alone......You have joined the elite force up above now Brother, keep an eye out for us and keep us safe, until we meet again..............

Detective K.A.Purnell
Norfolk Police Department

May 22, 2006

This officer's service to the city of Norfolk and his sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God comfort his family and the Norfolk Police Department family at this time of sadness.

A Citizen
Norfolk, VA

May 22, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother Seneca, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

May 22, 2006

I am so sorry this tragedy happened. We are put in perilous situations everyday and can only hope we make the right decisions. Sometimes circumstances get in the way. To Officer Darden, may your walk in heaven with the father be a rewarding one. To your co-workers, may you find forgiveness in your hearts and understanding for an officer who will dwell on this for the rest of his life. To your family, may you find peace in knowing Seneca was doing a job he loved, and was very good at. And for everyone else, try to live up to the man he was so that his life was not in vain.

May 22, 2006

The 108th academy class of the El Paso, Texas Police Department extends condolences to the family of Officer Darden and the Norfolk, VA Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Texas.

108th Academy Class
El Paso, Texas Police Academy

May 22, 2006

My heart and prayers are with Officer Darden's family, friends and coworkers. Another true hero taken home to early in their career. God bless you and may Officer Darden rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 22, 2006

SENECA....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE NORFOLK POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

May 22, 2006

I pray for everyone involved in this incident. God bless the Norfolk Police Department. God bless the family of Officer Seneca Darden. Thank you for your service brother. You will never be forgotten. We that are left behind have the watch now. Watch over us.

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Department

May 22, 2006

Rest in Piece Brother you will be missed

POII
Norfolk Police Det

May 22, 2006

I send my condolences to the family, friends, and Norfolk Police Department regarding the demise of Officer Seneca Darden. I hope everyone that knew this officer will continue to remember his bravery, courage, and the legacy in which he left.

Officer Darden your shift is over now, we will take it from here. Rest in peace, brother...

Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department

May 22, 2006

When I heard what happened to my fellow academy classmate my heart dropped and my body went numb. Officer Darden was a great officer and friend to many on the department. I remember when we were in the academy he would make everyone laugh by telling jokes just to keep smiles on our faces during DTs. Officer Darden was an outgoing officer, always willing to help the citizens of Norfolk. He knew this was his calling. I always saw him with a smile on his face. Officer Darden would come into work with a big SMILE on his face, which put the platoon in a good mood before heading out to the streets. He was always there to listen if someone needed an ear,and always willing to help out another officer or citizen in need. He was there for me when our academy, the 68th, had dificulties starting out, and gave me the nickname WEST VIRGINIAN just to make everyone laugh. He was a good officer who will be missed very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Darden and his family.
Love,
A member of the 68th Academy.

Officer R.A.(Frye) Tuttle
Va. Beach Police Dept.

May 22, 2006

GOB BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE

VSP
VSP

May 22, 2006

We just hung out the other night and one day later you are gone. We had a great time as partners tearing up the streets in Huntersville. I just cant believe that you are gone. May God welcome yopu in his kingdom so that you may continue to fulfill your duties. May God bless. Ill miss you brother...

Officer T. Glaser
Norfolk PD

May 22, 2006

Officer Darden may you Rest in Peace and may your family, friends and co-workers be comforted by Our Lord.May He also be with the other officer involved.His own pain must also be hard from him to cope with.

May 22, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue, May you never be forgotten

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

May 22, 2006

I know there are no words right now that can even come close to expressing what you are feeling, but know that you are not alone and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of loss.

Heather Hash
daughter Ofc Rick Spaulding EOW 10-23-05

May 22, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

May 22, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

May 22, 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
Citizens/Iowa

May 22, 2006