Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Brian:
Once again, and all too often, we have lost another brother officer from some senseless act of cowardice. And once again, another woman is left with broken dreams, alone, with three small children. Once again, and all too often, there are small children who will never again have the chance to play with Dad, kiss him good night, learn how to ride a bike. Once again, and all too often, a Mom is left hollow inside; that all her suffering for childbirth, and her hard work to raise a true icon, has been wiped away.
In the history of our great Nation, there have been many who would qualify as a hero, and you, Brian, are among them. Hopefully, when our fellow countrymen hear and read of our loss, they will come to believe how serious we, the police are, about the oath, "To serve and protect". But Brian, although you made the supreme sacrifice, you are not dead. You will NEVER be allowed to die, as your memory, your sacrifice, your dedication shall live on for all eternity.
Brian, justice WILL be served, and the suspect will face certain punishment...both here and in a better place. But for you, Brian, you can rest easy with our Heavenly Father, as you patrol the streets of Heaven. You have made every one of us who wears a badge, proud, yet heartbroken. Your sacrifice is another price that we the police make, to guarantee our countrymen that they shall live free...free from fear, free from persecution, free from crime. You Brian, have helped to fulfill the dream that our forefathers has 230 years ago.
May your family's grief be shortlived, may your children always know that they, too, are a part of all of us, forever; and your wife need only ask, and our fraternity, the greatest in the world, will br glad to help with whatever it is. And to your Mom, thank you for making this world a better place for giving us Brian. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Palm Beach Sheriff's Office-Florida

November 14, 2006

We pause to mourn the death of Deputy Tephford and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies, go out to his family and his department.

May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

November 14, 2006

May God be with Deputy Tephford and his family. When we put that uniform on and go to work, we never know when the Lord may call on us to be by his side. Thank you Brian for you dedication and service.

Sergeant
Scituate Police Department

November 14, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will be missed!

Officer Homer
Chicago police Department 011 District

November 14, 2006

We are and always will be proud of you "Deputy". My prayers to your family and to the BCSO. Darrell

Darrell Cook
Retired Police,Tennessee

November 14, 2006

This job - this way of life is tough on the Officer as
well as the family and many nights/days are spent wondering and praying for our loved ones who have chose this line of work. My prayers go out to the family and to the men and women of the Broward County Sheriff's Office. God Bless and keep strong during this tough time.

T Tauscher
Bristol Virginia Police Department

November 14, 2006

Brian,
You may be gone, but great memories of you will live on in our hearts for ever. we are very lucky to have known you. May you rest in peace.

THE BOKOP FAMILY
FRIENDS

November 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are offered to your friends, family, and all our brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Look down on us and keep us safe, Brian. 10-7 on Earth, 10-8 in Heaven.

Matthew 5:9

Deputy Sheriff/South Broward
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 14, 2006

Simply put; HERO HERO HERO

RIP Deputy, we have it from here.

Matthew A Ware
Manlius Police Dept. New York

November 14, 2006

Brian,
We will be here in full dress to escort you to the gates of heaven with the honor's you so well deserve. May the ride to the heavens be as peacefull as we all dream. We will remember you for years to come, we hope you will do the same. Thank you for the dedication to Broward County. It's been a long year for all of us in Broward. God bless your family and all the men & women of Broward County who worked along side you.

Police Honor Guard of Broward County Inc
Broward County, Florida

November 14, 2006

Rest in peace, you gave your all, may God be with your family every day, watch over and protect them. 10-87, forever gone but not forgotten.

November 14, 2006

He is not a hero because he died. He is a Hero because of how he lived.

Rest easy my Brother as the Lord has called you Home.

Detective Christopher Hodges
Miami-Dade Police Department

November 14, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

November 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Tephford.

Inv. Kristy Hill
Seminole County Sheriff's Office

November 14, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Brian Tephord, his family both at home and at the BSO. Words can't put such a loss into perspective, but know that you will not be forgotten. God bless.

Detective Scott Utecht
West Palm Beach Police

November 14, 2006

Another hero has fallen but it does not lesson the resolve we have of keeping our streets safe, it only furthers it. I thank you brother for your sevice and may God bless your wife and children during this difficult time.

U/116 BGPD
Bowling Green, KY

November 14, 2006

To the family:
There are absolutely no words to help you feel better after this big loss. You are in my prayers as well as our hero Deputy Sheriff Brian Tephford. Just think that he is in a better place looking down on us.


The Monument

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty" I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last.

by Sgt. George Hahn, LAPD (Retired)

Chief Roger M. Crane
South Palm Beach Police

November 14, 2006

My the peace of God be with the Law Enforcement Family in this time on Great Loss. Only God understands the reason He needed Brian home.

CSI Supervisor King C. Brown
West Palm Beach Police Department

November 14, 2006

brian
your family misses you.we are so greatful that we got to see you one last time.i can't believe your gone. im glad i have my childhood memories don't forget me getting lost at the beach.i wish we could have got to know each other now as adults,but i know in my heart you were a dedicated father how you talked about them adoringly.you loved your job and died doing it well.you will never be forgotten we love you.may your killer be brought to justice.even that they cant bring you back love you cousin stephanie s nj

stephanie c sanlin
cousin

November 14, 2006

I have only been with the FPPD since January 2006, however, being an army brat, I understand "brotherhood." I can only imagine how broken hearted all of you must be at this time. In the short time I have been with this agency I have come to consider many of the officers and fellow employees "family" and I know that as time passes these feelings will only deepen. When an officer is killed in the line of duty a little of your heart dies too.

Please extend my heartfelt condolences to Deputy Tephford's wife, children, family, co-workers, and friends during this time of sorrow. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,

Melissa H. Harned, Secretary
Fort Pierce Police Department

Melissa Harned, Secretary
Fort Pierce Police Department

November 14, 2006

My thoughts go out to your family and the to Broward County Sheriff's Office. May peace be with all of you as you go through yet another loss. Keep your heads up, as these guys are truely great heros to everyone.

Becky Seabase
Cousin of Deputy Sheriff Ryan Seguin

November 14, 2006

What does one say at a time like this. The feeling of such anger, hate, and sadness come over me, where is the justice anymore? What is happening to people today? May God bless the family, friends, and fellow Officers in this trying time, and remeber Brian for all the good he has done in life. Remeber there is only happiness in heaven and Brian is smiling down on us now. God bless you fallen comrade rest in peace.

Ofc. Johnson
FLPD

November 14, 2006

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

November 14, 2006

Brian,

It hurt to hear of another fallen officer. I was working the night of the incident and as soon as the B.O.L.O came out over the radio every one of us working the road in Miramar wanted to go help on the perimeter to find the shooter. I'm so glad to hear that the shooter has been caught as well as the two who helped. You and your family are will be in my prayers. May you rest in peace brother.

Officer Jason Sorrell
Miramar Police Department

November 14, 2006

I am always deeply sad when I hear of one of my brothers killed in the line of duty. But I want to take this time to say that may God bless him and his family and I will keep them in my prayers.

Retired NYPD Detective William Perry
Cape Coral Police Department Crime Analyst

November 14, 2006