Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer
Chicago P.D.

February 9, 2007

May God bless you Dep. Altman and comfort your family, friends, and co-workers during this unbelievable tragedy.

Fallen but Never Ever Forgotten

Sgt. Jeff Jensen
Brother of Det. Jared Jensen, CSPD EOW 2-22-06

February 8, 2007

Mike, Thank you for your dedication and loyalty as a Law Enforcement Officer and the price you paid on January 30, 2007 doing what you love to do. I know we have talked while working off-duty details or just talking on the Nextel Link, most of the time just cutting up and laughing, and it is your friendship I will always treasure. The memories of you wanting me to fly with you are still fresh in my mind however, you and I both are big 'ole boys, and both of us in that little plane would surely have pushed it to the weight limit. I think I'll stay on the ground, but thanks for the invites though. Your watch on Earth is over, you will never be forgotten. Rest my brother, for you laid your life down for others. I will always love you, my brother. God bless your family. God Bless Sheriff McDaniel and Miss Mellie's family. You and Miss Mellie are, and will be, sorely missed. (Put in a good word for me upstairs) Thanks for the humor, I know you would appreciate that!

Deputy Kevin Barber J-30
Jackson County Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2007

Deputy Altman,
My condolences go out to your family and your department. What an unspeakable tragedy. Your extended Law Enforcement family will keep all of you in our hearts and our prayers. Rest in Peace hero in Blue.

Wife of a Police Officer
Virginia

February 8, 2007

From one deputy to another I want to thank you. Thank you for your service, thank you for your dedication, thank you for your heroism, and thank you for your sacrifice. You have reminded all of us why we chose this career. I hope we continue where you left off and make you as proud of us as we are of you. Rest in peace brother.

Genesee County
Sheriff Department (MI)

February 8, 2007

this is a horrible case. My prayers go out to Deputy Altmans family and to the Sheriff and his family. Never forger your hero.

Invest. Mike Bradford
Tallahassee Police, Ret

February 8, 2007

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"


Fellow Brother Officer in Florida

February 8, 2007

Such a tragedy, as each Officer death always is. Rest in Peace, Sir, you will never be forgotten, and we thank you for your Service.

Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall

February 7, 2007

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to your wife and children, family and friends and to your Police Family. Deputy Mike you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. Thank you for your hard work your dedication and the sacrifices you gave in Protecting the people of Florida. God Bless you as you now sleep in God's Love and in His ARms.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila Pa wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

February 7, 2007

god bless you and thank you for your sacrifice, you are a true hero rest in peace brother we have it from here. 10-7 earth 10-8 in heaven!

Recruit C. Jones
Police Academy

February 7, 2007

Mike, I remember the day that you cmae to work with us at the Sheriffs Office. I had the honor of working side by side with you for the majority of your watch. I cant describe the feeling of sorrow that flows through my heart everyday when I think of that tragic evening. Your courage is unmatched and will never be forgotten. No man that I have met will be able to fill your shoes. Just know that your bravery will always be remembered and that you are loved more than you can imagine. Your work here is now complete. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.

Deputy Shane Tipton, J-41
Jackson County Sheriffs Office

February 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Altman and his brothers and sisters at the Jackson Co Sheriffs Dept.

Hey Dep you died a hero doing a job im sure you loved doing. May God bless you and your family.

Officer
Oceanside Police Department

February 6, 2007

Mike, on behalf of GFD, our prayers and thoughts go to you and your family. I can not even to begin to express how much we will miss you. Thank you for keeping us safe and you will never be forgotten.
Sheriff McDaniel,
Our love and prayers go to you and Mrs McDaniel's family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Miss Mellie will not be forgotten. She also was a very brave woman
J.C.S.O.
Our prayers go to all the Deputies at the Jackson County S/O time will heal. Be safe and thank you so much for what you do for our county. You will always be in our prayers.

Chief Tracy Dennis
Graceville Fire & Rescue/Jackson Co. Fla.

February 6, 2007

MIKE YOU WERE ALWAYS OUR TEDDY BEAR AND WE LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING YOU STOP BY EVERYDAY. WE ALREADY MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS! JUST KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. ALL OF OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

WE LOVE YOU!

DISPATCH
JACKSON COUNTY SO

February 6, 2007

Matthew 5:9
-Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Officer
Miami, FL

February 6, 2007

My mama told me about your passing, and that she owed a lot to you, you had protected her recently, something she had not actually even hoped for.

God Bless you and your family.

A hero's certificate has been posted in your honour.

Bo Register

February 6, 2007

D/S Altman a true hero. I will never forget that horrible evening as I was pulling my shift and heard the incident unfold over the radio. My heart goes out to your family and to JCSO. Rest in peace knowing that justice has been served. Because of Officers like yourself it gives me great honor to wear a badge.

Sgt. Shane Bowers #203
Graceville Police Department, Graceville, Florida (Jackson County)

February 6, 2007

After reading this story, I am at a loss for words to express how sorry I am that everyone connected to this tragedy is having to go through it. Mike will be remembered always as a Hero and will never be forgotten. I will always remember.

Tara Zachary
wife of BJ Zachary 1-1-06

February 6, 2007

Godspeed brother, your family is in my prayers.

Deputy
Leon County Sheriff's Office

February 6, 2007

Sir, you are truely a hero! Our thoughts and prayers are with your department, with your family, and the family of the Sheriff. God Bless!

St. Louis County Police Mo

February 6, 2007

As I went to Jackson County, I realized what a loss Jackson County had with the loss of Deputy Mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. To Deputy Mike's family, we all know that Mike is now guarding over all of us in Heaven.
We all serve our community with pride and justice, but Mike, we thank you for your beliefs, dedication, and in your faith. God Bless you and your family.

Dfc. Dave Henson
Lee County Sheriff's Office

February 5, 2007

This is truly a nightmare come true. I cannot imagine the utter disbelief that the Sheriffs Dept. must be feeling right now. Know that the thoughts and prayers of all of your brother officers are with you during this terrible time. God Bless.

Trooper Jeremy Lee
Kentucky State Police

February 5, 2007

10-87 , 10-42

Deputy J. Wilkerson #57
Gadsden S.O.

February 5, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of such a tragedy. It is the fear of all police officers with a family. I am so glad that the other officers got there in time to get those miserable excuses for human beings. Deputy Sheriff Mike was a Hero in life and so he will be in Heaven. I will be praying for both Mike's and his wives family. Rest in Peace my brother and sister.

Cris Stacy
Wife of Cahokia, IL PD

February 5, 2007

Mike, I will miss you, its hard to put into words what I am feeling. I always want to remember the laughs we had, the times we spent just talking. You would often tell me you wanted me to fly with you, but you were afraid the plane wouldn't get off the ground with me in it. Mike, you are the finest and bravest men I ever knew or will ever meet, no one will ever be your equal. God Bless you and your family. You have the watch in heaven, we have your watch here on earth. Walk with God my Brother, for the streets are paved in gold. We Love You Mike.
Ssgt Mike Mears
Marianna Police Department

Sergeant Michael Mears #105
Marianna Police Department

February 5, 2007