Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

GOD WILL BELSS YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE PRICE

PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY ON THE WORLDWIDE NET FOR HEALING

Investigtor Deputy ACSO Dominic Napolita

November 12, 2006

God Bless you my brother and let him watch over all your loved ones.

K9 Officer J. Fiore
LNAA Airport Police Allentown, PA

November 12, 2006

" Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 You will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Charles Ross
Baker County Sheriff's Office, Florida

November 12, 2006

Dear Brian,

Who knows how many lives you have saved or crimes you have prevented by just driving down a single street.

Who knows how many people you have inspired by just putting your on uniform and walking out the front door.

Who knows how many children look up to you and are convinced they want to be just like you when they grow up.

Who knows how many people are forever changed just by knowing you.

I thank you today, not as a fellow police officer, but as a citizen of the community you protect. I did not have the privilege of knowing you, but I am forever inspired by your courage.

Officer
Lauderhill

November 12, 2006

Brian -

As I sit here and begin to write this reflection, I for once in my life am speechless. Another brother gone in an instant - someone whose life and career were cut way too short - someone whose positive impact on all the lives he ever touched will never be forgotten.

I can only remember a few months ago we lost another brother - another friend - another hero. When I heard the name of the deputy who was shot, my heart sank. I can only think of a saying I once heard, "Heaven is crowded tonight - too crowded with the souls of heroes who now have been called back to become angels" - I know you are one of them.

Know this - the search for the people involved will never end and justice will be done - please keep all of those brothers and sisters who are still down here safe and allow us to carry on in the wake of on of the greatest losses most of us will ever know. It was one of the greatest honors of my life to have known you - even if it only was for a short period of time.

God speed bro - you will never be forgotten.

Special Agent Bradley Frank
Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco

November 12, 2006

Rest well my brother. Our hearts are heavy with our loss but we can all rest assured that you are with God in a much better place. May God bless your ever living spirit and may God be with your family.

Captain David Page
Bowling Green, KY Police Department

November 12, 2006

I worked with you before you joined the BSO and we became best friends. You were so proud to be a part of the BSO and we were proud of you as well. My heart will always be with you. I always enjoyed your company and will miss your phone calls to meet for lunch to tell me about the children. May God be with you and your family.
Until we meet again.

Mike Linder
Best Friend

November 12, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REGARDING THE DEMISE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BRIAN TEPHFORD. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

DEPUTY SHERIFF BRIAN TEPHFORD YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

November 12, 2006

Godspeed Deputy Tephford. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

November 12, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

We have your watch. Rest in peace

Master Officer T.D. Morton
Chesterfield, Va.

November 12, 2006

Brian,

I remember when we first met 8 yrs ago and how we both wanted to be police officers. We both got hired I tried so hard to get you to apply with us. You were so happy when BSO hired you. Over the past few years when you would work the port and write tickets on 17 St with me, or we would meet for dinner and talk about how cool it would be to work together I would still try and convince you to come work with us. I think back at the jokes and the good times we had. We would have had a blast working together. I will miss you. RIP Brother. See you again one day.

Brian Dodge
Ft.Lauderdale PD

November 12, 2006

R.I.P. brother, you are a true hero.

Broward County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

November 12, 2006

Your life and accomplishments will not be forgotten. We will miss you brother.

OFFICER
LAUDERHILL P.D.

November 12, 2006

God speed, brother. You will not be forgotten.

K-9 Officer Craig J. Blose
Emmaus Police Department

November 12, 2006

God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service and courage.
Love,
Your Sister in Blue

PFC Heather Lama
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2006

While I never met you before we are all brothers here at BSO and your loss hits us all hard. You can be assured that we will not rest until all of those involved in your death are brought to justice, and we will make sure your family is cared for. Godspeed brother, say hi to Ryan for us too.

Deputy
Broward County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2006

God bless you and your family. You are a true hero!

Sgt. K. Schlichter
Highland Village, TX

November 12, 2006

Thank you for your dedication and service to the people of Broward County. Justice will prevail!!!

Officer
Fort Lauderdale Police Department

November 12, 2006

You paid the ultimate sacrifice, for this you will be forever missed. Your family will always be in our thoughts

D-11 Deputy

November 12, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

DEPUTY TEPHFORD, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, DEPUTY. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

November 12, 2006

May God watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May he also guide your spirit into everlasting life. You are in our thoughts and prayers, rest in peace my friend.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 12, 2006

My heart goes out to Brian and his family ...Thank you for your hard work and dedication ..Especially for your bravery day in and out. To protect those you who you didn't even know. Thank you for giving my family and I the security to walk freely on a daily basis....May you rest in peace .

Jessica Ramos

civilian
sister of Sgt. Camilo "Rock" Ramos Jr. 12/13/05

November 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Tephford, his family, and his co-workers. Thank you for your service. God Bless.

Sr. Inv. Dan Haughney
NYS DMV Field Investigations

November 12, 2006

Brian, your death happened so fast it was almost unreal. You will always be remembered by all of us at BSO and especially those of us who worked with you and close to you. Rest in peace brother, We'll take it from here.

D15 Deputy
Broward Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2006