Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

rest in peace deputy i served in desert shield and also was born and raised in broward county in the oakland park area please know that my families prayers are with your family and know that your service to my former home will never be forgotten thank you sleep well dear friend.

1st lt u.s.m.c. michael p eisen
civilian

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace Deputy Tephford. You will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Officer
New Haven P.D. Connecticut

November 13, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

November 13, 2006

I live in Missouri and saw the news reports of this horrible tragedy on the evening news. I saw the anguish and pain in your fellow officers faces as I watched them cry openly over your untimely death. What you must have meant to them, seeing these brave grown men express those emotions. May you rest in peace sir, and may God be with your family during this most difficult time.

Citizen

November 13, 2006

Rest in Peace Brian and watch over us from above. I know you and Ryan are going to get together up there and hopefully have some laughs as we continue the fight down here. To your family you have my deapest sympathy and remember.....Heroes Live Forever!

Deputy Sheriff Stuart Sussman
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2006

Deputy Shetiff Tephford, you have served your county and state with dignity and honor we will carry on from here. To the family of Deputy Sheriff Tephford, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that you are part of a much larger family that will be there for you always. To the men and women of the Broward County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Stay safe. Rest in Peace....Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace Brian.

Ofc. Andy Arena
Delray Beach (FL) Police Department

November 13, 2006

Another officer down and I do not have the words to express my sorrow, nor do I know what to say to a grieving family that may lessen their pain. The best I can do is to say that I care and that there are millions of other people who care, and who support Brian and his family. God bless, Brian.

FTO Miles Weaver
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

November 13, 2006

May God give peace to your family, friends and fellow officers. I salute you

Cliff Bishop
civilian

November 13, 2006

God speed, Brian Tephford. Say Hello to Jack and stay close to him. He'll show you the ropes.

Retired Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2006

In the simple performance of duty,

he pinned on a badge,
checked his gear with a practiced eye,
and kissed his loved ones good-bye.

In the simple performance of duty,
he reported for work,
joked with his buddies at roll call,
and made his last trip down the squadroom hall.

In the simple performance of duty,
he answered the call
to help the helpless, to find the lost,
no matter the danger or how great the cost.

In the simple performance of duty,
he lay down his life,
for those in peril he tried to save,
our brave friend went to his grave.

In the simple performance of duty,
we honor his deed,
as we carry him to rest in a flag-draped casket,
long after the world has forgotten, we shall never forget.

Never judge or regret, what he did, In the simple performance of duty.

Rest in peace brother, you will always be remembered.

Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Delaware County, PA)

November 13, 2006

DEPUTY TEPHFORD AND FAMILY.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS. DEPUTY TEPHFORD YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
MOTHER OF TWO DEPUTY'S IN COLORADO SPRINGS,COLORADO. AND THE WIFE OF THE LATE DEPUTY DONALD B CROWLEY JR.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
ROSEMARY CROWLEY

ROSEMARY CROWLEY

November 13, 2006

R.I.P. Deputy. You will be missed and definitely remembered.

Cst.
CN Police

November 13, 2006

My heart goes out to the Tephford family and the BCSO. Thank you Deputy Brian for making the ultimate sacrifice. It is always hard to see a hero go EOW. You will be missed but never forgotten! To BCSO, I will be praying for you as you continue your watch. To the Tephford family, know that God will see you through this time. To the officers who caught the suspects, thank you very much.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

November 13, 2006

God Bless you and your family, You are a hero that won't be forgotten.

Larry Kilbarger Ret.
Lancaster Ohio Police Department

November 13, 2006

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

Thank you for your unselfish service to others. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Wyoming Citizen

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace brother. Although I did not know you personally, I feel like I lost a family member.

Det. Gittens
Broward County Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2006

Thank you for your service to your country and your community. You Sir are a hero. Your service will not be forgotten by the thin blue line. Our prayers are with you, your family, and your dept. Rest in peace.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

November 13, 2006

I still can remember when you started in Tamarac. It was an honor to have worked with you, and you will be missed. Rest in peace.

Detective
BSO

November 13, 2006

To the wife and family of our Florida brother, may God ease your pain in this time of grief and hold you close in your time of need. I never met Brian but my heart still feels a loss at the news of his death. Law Enforcement is a family and we will come to your aid as our brothers and sisters so recently did in our time of need. Our prayers are with your family and friends.

D/S / K-9 Handler Tyson Choquette
Polk County Sheriff's Office

November 13, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

November 13, 2006

Deputy Tephford you are a hero. Thank you for your service to your fellowman. God bless you and your loved ones. May God grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

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

November 13, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Deputy Sheriff Tephford, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

November 13, 2006

You stood strong in the eyes of crime and we thank you for the dedication you gave our state and community. To your family we thank them and we extend our deepest sorrow for their lose. May God Bless You.

DFC. Doris Rivera
Lee County Sheriffs Office

November 13, 2006

my deepest condolances go out to the family and friends of Officer Brian Tephord.They also go out to all the other Officers of the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
Brian paid the ultimate price and will NOT be forgotten!!!!
God has a special place in heaven for police officers.

paramedic caroline b.reinik
suburban e.m.s.

November 13, 2006