Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are true hero in every sense of the word. Your sacrifice so that others may live without fear will never be forgotten. To your wife: I am truly sorry for your loss. Your husband was a great man. To all my bothers and sisters at the THP: May god be with all of you during you time of loss and grief.

Sergeant Geoff Odom
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

January 8, 2007

My prayers are with your friends, family, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The great State of Tennessee has lost one of its finest. You will never be forgotten. RIP Brother.

Trooper
Texas Highway Patrol

January 7, 2007

Go with God Trooper. Your life was short but your deeds were many. God bless your family.

Former State Trooper
Virginia State Police

January 7, 2007

Dear Family,Friends & Co-Workers of Trooper Calvin Jenks,
How my heart hurts for each of you. As I often go to ODMP to leave a reflection for my son-in-law who was shot and killed on 4-04-04, and have left a message for the families of other Fallen Hero's. For a moment my heart stopped to see another Hero had been taken from us. Calvin, is the first to have lost his life in the year 2007. Calvin, I salute you sir. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave. I pray that God will give the Jenks family the peace only He can give. Thank God, your brothers in blue, caught the one who committed this horible act.Calvin. I only wish a law could be passed, that anyone that takes the life of a law enforcement agent, should not have the right to a trial. Maybe I'm just to hurt right now, that your life was taken. So young, such a handsome young man trying to make our streets safe. Family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Calvin will forever be one of our Hero's that never die. I shall keep him alive in my heart, along with all the other Hero's that walked this road before him. May God grant you His ever loving grace and continue to hold you in the palm of His hand.
With Love and Prayers
Carolyn Moore, mother-in-law of:
Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt
Asheville N.C.

Carolyn Moore

January 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time. From all your brothers in blue at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Godspeed and watch over us from the heavens. You will always be in our hearts and minds! We will never forget your supreme sacrifice!

Investigator Mike Blevins
Montgomery Co SO, Tennessee

January 7, 2007

Godspeed Trooper Jenks, leave it to us from here, you rest knowing that the people who committed this heinous crime will ultimately pay for there actions.

To Trooper Jenks family, you all have my deepest condolences; I lost a good friend, one who was so close I would call him family in the line of duty recently several months ago.

RIP Brother! You will always be remembered.

Ofc. K. Keappock
Lakeland Police Department, Polk County, Florida

January 7, 2007

Never knowing what will happen next is why we all in emergency services serve and why when there is a loss of life we all feel the empty space that is left behind but we continue to go on so that our BROTHERS/SISTERS may go to their reward knowing we are still fighting the good fight.
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY,THE TROOP,AND THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. GO ON TROOP WE WILL STILL FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!

Paramedic Michael Stephens
Fentress County EMS

January 7, 2007

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Trooper Calvin Jenks and to the entire Tennessee Highway Patrol. Thank you Trooper Jenks for your service, dedication, and ultimate sacrafice to the people of Tennessee. RIP.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department - Bayview District

January 7, 2007

I never met Trooper Jenks but I know what it takes to do the job we do. You are still a brother and you will be missed. May God be with your family as you now are. Blessed are the peace-keepers for they are the children of God.

Trooper C.G.Harris
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

January 7, 2007

To the family friends and co-workers of Trp.Jenks,we are so sorry for your loss.We all hurt when we lose a brother or sister Officer.I was working when the BOLO was put out on the suspects and I like every officer that was working,searched for the suspect vehicle all night and was hoping and praying we would find them.They were pure coward scum and its a shame they gave up without a fight!I just hope they get the death penalty!Trp.Jenks,you will be forever in our thoughts and prayers.Thanks for your service to the state of Tennessee.

Cpl.David Hazlett/C-detail
Berry Hill P.D./Nashville,Tn.

January 7, 2007

This profession is a calling for all of us who do it. May you walk in the Lord's Kingdom and May the good Lord watch over and comfort all your loved ones left behind. Your brothers and sisters in law from Wisconsin will continue to fight the good fight we're all called to do!

Patrolman Chad Stillman
Racine Police Department Racine, WI

January 7, 2007

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice to keep all our families safe. God bless and comfort your friends and family and may the memory of your selfless life live on in those you cared about. As a brother officer, husband, and citizen of this great country, I can never express in words how much I appreciate you holding the line and standing firm even til death to protect all that is good.

MBN Agent
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics

January 7, 2007

Calvin u were always a great person either in or out of uniform. we will miss u greatly. since u left marshall co. i haven`t had much contact with u but always asked other troopers how u are doing. U will be missed by everyone ur life touched. R.I.P. brother, now u can patrol the streets of heaven and watch over us...

deputy steve mitchell
williamson county sheriffs office

January 7, 2007

I am praying for peace and justice for you and your family. Thank you for your sacrifice.

wife of a police officer

January 7, 2007

Thank you for your sacrifice. You were much too young to depart this world. My prayers go out to your wife and family/friends/fellow officers.

John Cracker-Private Citizen

January 7, 2007

"The Thin Blue Line"

There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon

There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day

There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time

There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night

There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate

There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend

They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many

And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect

There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line

This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line

Rest in Peace brother.......prayers sent for your wife, family and fellow troopers....and thank you.

Detectice/Master Police Officer
Suffolk Police Department, Suffolk Va.

January 7, 2007

Dear brother as I sit here and watch the news of your death and see the cowards that killed you being brought into Tipton County my heart aches for your family, your wife and all of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. You made the ultimate sacrifice last night by trying to keep our streets safe...THANK YOU!!!! I know that you will looking down on us dear neighbor and keeping an eye on us. Rest in peace! "Blessed are the peace keepers, for they shall be called the sons of God" Matthew 5:9

Ptlwm
Shelby County Sheriffs Office

January 7, 2007

I was saddened to learn of the passing of this young vibrant officer. I pray that our Heavenly Father's blessings will comfort the surviving family members and friends of Trooper Jenks. I've lost too many friends and associates to similar senselessness. Let us all keep Trooper Jenks family in our prayers, and God Bless all who work to make our communities safer.

Sergeant Tom Lackey
California Highway Patrol

January 7, 2007

Calvin,
Our sincerest condolences to your family and friends.
May you forever provide aerial support from the heavens for us all. Rest in Peace Brother.

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

January 7, 2007

"For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil." (Romans 13:4)

God rest your soul, Trooper Jenks, and may no one forget the sacrifices you made. May your courage & commitment be a guiding light to others and may justice be served. I pray your family may heal and find comfort.

Godspeed, Trp. Jenks.

Mandy
Civilian

January 7, 2007

Wars are fought everyday and everywhere. Hero’s arise in every occasion. Whether you fight overseas or on the streets, we all fight for justice, peace, and humanity. Calvin, you were a close friend to me, and you will always be in my heart. Calvin, You are my Hero, and you will never be forgotten. We miss you.

Sgt. Derek Mitchell
United States Marine Corps

January 7, 2007

God Bless all of Calvins family and friends! May Saint Michael walk beside him to meet the Lord. To hell with the suspects!

Po Thomas P. Cino
Buffalo, New York Police

January 7, 2007

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


We will be praying for your family...
You are a true hero Trooper Jenks

POII
MNPD

January 7, 2007

Thank you for all that you gave rest in peace brother.

orp. Jason Johns
Flowood PD

January 7, 2007

today is a sad day. for the senseless loss of yet another brother at the hands of what are obviously repeat offenders let back out on the street by our sometimes laxed justice system. and it is sad that it has taken Trp.Jenks paying the ultimate sacrifice for people to once again take notice. i knew Trp.Jenks personally and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family as well as the THP for the great loss they have suffered. Calvin, you are the bravest of the brave and may your death not be in vein due to a weak justice system. may you rest in peace brother.

robert
former thp

January 7, 2007