Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is officers like you that make a difference in this world. Rest in Peace our brother. You are a true american hero. May the Lord give your family peace and guidence, we pray for them.

Sgt. Gary Timm
Columbus Police-Montana

November 12, 2006

To Brian's family, and his extended family at BSO, may God bless you all. Rest in peace brother.

Sgt Ted Davis
Florida Dept. of Corrections SFRC Miami

November 12, 2006

FROM OUR AGENCY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY TEPHFORD'S FAMILY AND S.O. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS VERY TRAGIC TIME. OUR HEROES WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE BROTHER IN BLUE, WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

November 12, 2006

Deputy Brian Tephford

Go rest in peace brother, for your job here is done.
God bless your soul, your family and all of our brothers and sisters in blue.
Stay safe

Provincial Constable Simon Moussa
Ontario Provincial Police

November 12, 2006

I am so saddened to learn of your loss. It is so needless and tragic. Your wife and children will be surrounded by the thin blue line, but it will never replace you. I lost my father on 11/11/04, and this time of year is difficult- now it will be for your friends and family also, and that breaks my heart. I know, though, that my dad and so many other wonderful officers whose names and stories are immortilized on this website, were there to welcome you home this morning, with arms wide open. Thank you, Sir, for your dedication, service and sacrifice. Rest now with Jesus, you have earned your peace. God bless you and all those you loved.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, FCSO, NC

November 12, 2006

My sincere condolences to Dep.Tephfords family and to the deputies of Broward Co.. I pray that justice will prevail. Rest in peace. Dep.253

Res. Dep. Joe Sisk
Yellowstone Co. S.O., Billings, Mt.

November 12, 2006

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO DEPUTY TEPHFORD'S WIFE AND THREE KIDS DURING THIS SAD AND SHOCKING EVENT IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY KNOW THE COMFORT AND PEACE OF GOD'S LOVE AROUND THEM. THE SAME FOR OTHER FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF HIS. MY BROTHER IN BLUE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR SACRIFICE YOU HAVE GIVEN FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT, COUNTY, AND COUNTRY. A TRUE HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN HEAVEN UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

November 12, 2006

Such a young Deputy, such a short career, such a tragedy, my heart goes out to your family. Please watch over the
rest of us. Rest in peace.
Deputy Mick Lynch
Clinton County Sheriff's Office
St. Johns Michigan

Deputy Mick Lynch
Clinton County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

November 12, 2006

Dear Brian,

May God hold you in his arms and guide you through the gates of Heaven!! We'll take it from here our brother.

Your Brothers and Sisters of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2006

I know of no words that will suffice. I just want the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brian Tephford to know that there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer.
May each of you experience our Lord's eternal love and endless blessings in the coming days.
I am very, very sorry.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn.

November 12, 2006

May God be with you and your family,rest in peace brother.

PO
Camden PD NJ

November 12, 2006

Your service has made a differance and you will be missed. To Brian's family and friends, thank you for sharing him with us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and my brothers and sisters of BSO.

John Cotton, Battalion Chief
BSO-DFR

November 12, 2006

The men and women of the Meriden Police Department wish to extend their sincere sympathies to Deputy Tephford's family and friends and to the men and women of the Broward County Sheriff's Office. Fidelis Ad Mortem.

Lieutenant Lawrence Guidobono
Meriden Police Department

November 12, 2006

Another senseless death. Thank you for your courage, loyalty, and dedication. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and your family in blue. Rest in Peace.
Joe Corr's Aunt EOW 2/27/06

November 12, 2006

A Fallen Hero

Rest now brother and know this. should your family ever need for anything the rest of us down here will provide. Stay 10-8 because one day the time will come when their will be an Officer/Deputy who will be alone in pain and need of your comfort and that is when you will get to complete your shift. We will finish what you started last night, their will be justice.

Det. A. Raphael #6048
H.B.P.D.

Detective Andrew J. Raphael
Hallandale Beach P.D.

November 12, 2006

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

November 12, 2006

Brian, where do I start? So much has been going through my mind today. I remember our academy days in the 144th Corrections Academy like it was yesterday. We both hated it when we were there, but later looked back on it with fondness. You really helped me get though it buddy. I remember going over to your house and playing tennis. I beat you every time but you always wanted a rematch. After the academy we both ended up working together in one of the worst placed you could work in the jail, the 7th floor. I was the 7A Housing Deputy and you were the 7B Housing Deputy. How many times did we 10-94 each other?? I think you backed me up a few more times than I did to you. But that should be no surprise to anyone who knew you. That’s the kinda guy you are.
Then you went to the road. I remember how excited you were to now be a "Road Guard". You invited me and my wife over so you could "show us your new baby", but I know you really wanted to show off your new police car and new gear. As the years went by, we didn't hang out as much anymore. And the only times I got to see you were in passing or Field Force training. But that always seemed to be enough to catch up and reminisce about the "good old days". I miss you brother, and wish we had more time. But rest assured we will carry on the tradition and legacy you left behind.
On behalf of all your comrades from the 144th, rest in peace. We love you brother!
To Deputy Brian Tepford's wife, Stefanie and her 3 children, my God bless you and keep you strong. You will always be in our prayers.

Sgt Joshua Nyce
BSO

November 12, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brian Tephford. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

November 12, 2006

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.


Rest in Peace, Brother…

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

November 12, 2006

Deputy Tephford,
You are a true hero and wanted to thank you for all your hardwork. You will never be forgotten! God Speed...We'll take it from here!

Deputy S. Newton
Broward County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2006

I did not know you Brian but I have heard so many great things about you. I know you will be missed by not only those who knew you, but all of us at the agency. To your friends and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I offer me deepest sympathy. Brian, you are truly a hero and may God bless you. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, rest in peace brother.

District 11 Deputy
Broward Sheriffs Office

November 12, 2006

Thank you for everything you have done, you will not be forgotten. RIP my brother

CO
Orange County juvenile detention

November 12, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Broward County Sheriff's Office are in my thoughts and prayers.

God bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
Sandy Springs Police, GA

November 12, 2006

IT HITS REALLY HARD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. JUST OVER A MONTH AGO WE LOST A BELOVED DEPUTY AND FRIEND AND WILL NEVER GET OVER THE LOSS. THE PAIN EVERYONE DOWN THERE IS GOING THROUGH MUST BE HORRIFIC. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU.

D/S PASTULA
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

November 12, 2006

Rest well Brother Brian, you have served well. We will not forget you.

Patrolman Ben Sleaford
Geneseo (IL) PD

November 12, 2006