Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN, REST EASY BROTHER.

K. MCGEE
MPD,TX

July 2, 2006

Lieutenant Sunderland,
Your sacrifice will not be fotgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

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

July 2, 2006

Oh God bless your son right now. Your entire family and department will remain in my prayers always. I know your son will carry on your legacy beautifully... I'm just so sorry for the journey he's about to begin without his dad... In my prayers always, James.

LEO Fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

July 2, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

July 2, 2006

God bless the Sunderland Family and all those who knew this brave officer.

July 2, 2006

Lt. J. L. Sunderland,

What a tragic end to an Illustrious career. Thank you for your service and dedication to the citizens of Val Verde County..... Your sacrifice was not in vain and you SIR will not be FORGOTTEN....... Now Blue Angel go with GOD and patrol the streets of gold, you have earned your wings....

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of GOD" (Matt 5:9)

"Greater love has no man than this, that he is willing to lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13)

May GOD bless the family of Lieutenant Sunderland, friends, and the Val Verde County, Texas Sheriff's Department. May GOD also be with his son and pray for a speedy recovery

Senior Officer D.W.Reichhardt
VSUPD (Chesterfield, Va.)

July 2, 2006

May God be with all of you in the greater Val Verde area during this trying time. Rest in peace, sir, we have the watch!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

July 2, 2006

To the family,
On behalf of the my family and co-workers in Florida, we send you our heartfelt condolences and prayers. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in your memories of him. When the time comes and you are able to sit down and read all the wonderful reflections from his friends and co-workers from all around the world, know you are not alone. We hurt and grieve with you. Please know that you can call upon any leo and we will be there for you. We are your family as well. May God bless you for all your sacrafices you have given.

James,
Rest now brother, for you are now a blue hero to grace the skies of heaven. I know this is going to be a devasting time for your family. Be there with them and give them your strength as Wayne gave us his during some most difficult times. Help him and others to keep you brothers and family under your wing and guide them safely through until it is there time to go home.

Deputy Ashley Koester
Widow Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 02-09-2005

July 2, 2006

On behalf of my family we would like to say you are in our prayers. God bless you and your family.


Larry & Ann Woodrell
cousin of Sheriff Dwight Woodrell Jr.
eow 10-13-01

July 2, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Lt. James Sunderland~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to go on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support from those around you.
God bless and rest in peace, Lt. Sunderland.

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

July 2, 2006

Thank you for your service and God speed. You are with the angels now.

July 2, 2006

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends lf Lt. Sunderland, from the men and women of the Palmview Police Department. We know all too well the hurt associated with losing a friend in this job. Only time will help ease the pain.

Officer Howard L. Hawbaker
Palmview Police Department, TX

July 2, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE LIEUTENANT JAMES LEE SUNDERLAND. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY , FRIENDS, AND DEPARTMENT. I PRAY THAT THEY WILL LOOK TO GOD DURING THEIR TIME OF GRIEF. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

July 2, 2006

My heart and prayers are with the wife, family, friends and coworkers of Lt. Sunderland. May God be with you and guide you through the troubled and dark days ahead. Another true hero called home to soon. Thank you Lt. for you many years of service and protection. God bless you and your entire family.

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

July 2, 2006

Lt.Sunderland.May you Rest in Peace safe with The Lord.Our prayers are also with your son that he may recover.May He comfort all your loved ones, friends and brother/sister officers now and in the future.

July 2, 2006

MAY GOD KEEP YOU BROTHER IN BLUE AND HIS BLESSINGS BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Liuetenant D.Stevens
M.C.J.D.

July 2, 2006

On behalf of the Harper Woods Police Department in Michigan, I would like to say how truly sorry I am to hear about this tragedy. Lt Sunderland, thank you for your service and dedication. I will pray for your family and department during this tragic time. Let your son heal quickly and look over all of us during our watch.

Police Officer Kowalik
Harper Woods Poilce Dept, MI

July 2, 2006

Thank you, Lt. Sunderland, for your service to the citizens of Texas and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, especially your son for physical healing as well as emotional healing. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

July 2, 2006

I can't believe we have lost another officer, another wonderful person that we grieve for and try to comfort the family, friends and other brothers and sisters who wear the badge of law enforcement. We send our deepest sympathys and condolences to and will keep them in our prayers and thoughts and hope that Lt. Sunderlands son will recover and be able to carry on the wonderful name of this fallen officer. We will keep you in our prayers and know you are all heroes.
"A Letter From Heaven"
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!
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
the Chauffeur Internet Radio (tcir)
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Chauffeur Internet Radio

July 2, 2006

May you always be remebered and never forgotten. Thank you for serving the citizens. God bless you, your friends, and your family.

Michael, Grateful Citizen
Philadelphia, PA

July 2, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Lt. Sunderland; may he rest in peace.
I pray that Lt. Sunderland's son will recover quickly and be able to carry on in his father's memory. They are both heroes.

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

July 2, 2006

Thank you for your service. You gave the ultimate sacrafice, to protect and serve the public, many times without a thank you. Please let me offer my prayers to you and your family and say THANK YOU! Rest in peace... you are a true hero!

I pray for a speedy and full recovery for your son.

CBP Officer
US CBP/DHS

July 2, 2006