Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOU MADE US ALL PROUD AND YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, I HOPE THE LORD WATCHES OVER YOUR FAMILY AND WALKS THEM THROUH LIFE AS YOU WOULD HAVE HAD THEM. YOU AREA A TRUE HERO AND YOU WILL ALLWAYS BE MISSED.

OFC PERNA
SPD

November 14, 2006

Brian,

You paid the ultimate sacrifice for that you shall never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother, we will take the watch over from here.

Deputy Sheriff
Leon County Sheriff's Office

November 14, 2006

My prayers go out for this officers family. may god keep his family very close to his heart and welcome home a new angel to heaven being deputy Brian. i will keep all in prayer, In jesus name I pray!

Sgt.pulido

November 14, 2006

Our country is a safer place because you chose to take the fight to evil, words can not express our debt to you sir.

In Valor there is Hope............

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

Sergeant J. O'Toole
Louisville Metro Police

November 14, 2006

Deputy Tephford,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and Your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept, La.

November 13, 2006

So sorry to hear about your loss. There are no words that will ease your pain. I pray for the family and police department. May god be with you during these hard times.

Sister in law of Jeremy Chambers E.O.W. 4-24-2006

Jessica
Bellefontaine PD St. Louis, MO

November 13, 2006

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on his tombstone
From the beginning to the end

He noticed that first was the date of birth
And read the following date with tears
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the “dash” between those years

For the dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth

It matters not how much we own
The house, the cars, the cash
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spent our ”dash”

So think about this long and hard
Are there things you’d like to change
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be arrange

If we could just slow down enough
And consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
Just how other people feel

And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we never loved before

Lets treat each other with respect
And always wear a smile
Remembering that this special
“Dash” will only last a little while

And when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your “dash”?


May God be with the family left behind. My thoughts and prayers from one officer to another.

Specia Agent
Florida AB&T

November 13, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brian Tephford~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 with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Deputy Sheriff Tephford!

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

November 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Tephford's family and the entire Broward County Sheriff's Office. I am sorry for your loss. I want you all to know that the Officers in Oklahoma are thiking about you.

Love,
Brothers in Blue.

Brother in Blue
State of Oklahoma

November 13, 2006

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Tephford's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice President Alabama COPS / Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

November 13, 2006

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sheriff Tephford's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice President Alabama COPS / Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

November 13, 2006

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

Thank you for your dedication and service, sir.

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

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy Tephord. May God give comfort to you and your family at this difficult time.

Patrol Officer
El Paso, TX Police Department/ Westside

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

November 13, 2006

Your loss hits hard brother. We've lost too many brothers in Florida this year. May God grant your family the guidence, peace, and protection they will need in your absence. Our prayers will be will all of you. Rest easy bro, we got it now.

Deputy Sheriff
Martin County Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2006

May you rest in peace with your fellow brothers and sisters.
To your family and shift mates: May God and time heal your pain.

3038
St. Johns County S.O. (FL)

November 13, 2006

God Bless Deputy Tephford, his family and friends. We lost another brother, Heaven gained another hero. Brian will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May
CMPD Charlotte NC (ret)

November 13, 2006

God bless, R.I.P.

Detective
Chicago P.D.

November 13, 2006

We are so sorry for the horrible loss to the Tephford family and the Broward County Sheriff's Office. We are the family members of a S. Florida officer and are now reminded again that we need to continue on our knees in prayer for the safety of these brave men and women. I pray that God will bless this officer's family and comfort them.

Anonymous

November 13, 2006

As a husband and a father of two, our family's hearts and prayers go out Deputy Brian Tephford's wife and children.

Public Safety Officer S. P. Rooney
Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public safety

November 13, 2006

Deputy Tephford, you gave the ultimate sacrifice to all that we protect and serve. You are a HERO and wont ever be forgotten, GOD SPEED BROTHER.

Deputy D.A. Roycraft
El Paso County Sheriff's Office / Colorado

November 13, 2006

You have taken the ultimate sacrifice protecting your fellow deputies/officers and the citizens of your community. May you rest in peace in the hands of God. God bless you, your family and your friends. You will not be forgotten!

Det. Chris Schaub
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace knowing God will watch over your precious family.

ATF

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this unfortunate time. God Bless you and your family.

Sgt. C. Oh
Lighthouse Point Police Dept

November 13, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

November 13, 2006