Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This has to be the worst tragedy that I have ever read on this site. Absolutely horrible and shocking. The only ray of light is that these killers received swift justice. I've always known that police work is dangerous, but this brutal premeditated attack regrettably takes it to an even higher level of risk. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Security Officer
Connecticut

February 3, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication

RS 1268
CSPD ( Colorado Springs)

February 3, 2007

God Bless Deputy Altman

God Bless Deputy Altman's Family

God Bless The Jackson County Sheriff's Department

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

February 3, 2007

Absolutely tragic. Thank you for your service. Had you more than 1 year to serve and protect, you surely would have done great things.

anonymous

February 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the friends and family of Deputy Altman and to all of the members of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.

Rest in Peace Brother... We have the watch now.

Detective Jon Esposito
Lighthouse Point Police Department, FL

February 3, 2007

There are no words that will fill the void or ease the pain. Officer Altman was one of the select few, a law enforcement officer, a hero. May his family find comfort and pride in the selfless way in which he was taken from them. My son is a deputy sheriff and I can not imagine the grief and pain that Deputy Altman's family is going through.

God bless.

Kathy

February 3, 2007

I did not know Dep. Altman but when tragedy strikes close to home it makes you sit back and wonder if you've done everything you need to before you go on shift. That last "I love you" to your family and take a few moments to spend with them. I am thankful for Dep. Altman's service and sacrifice and am sorry for his family as well as his friends.

Cpl. D. Roach
Fort Walton Beach Police Dept.

February 3, 2007

may god bless dep.altman as well as the sheriff's wife and all there family,friend's and loved one's.they will not be forgotten.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

February 3, 2007

Deputy Altman thank you for your dedicated service. Rest in piece brother you will be missed....God Bless

Sgt Trevor Howell
Walton County Sheriffs Office

February 3, 2007

May God bless Deputy Altman and all the men and women of the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. Deputy Altman was a true hero.

New York State Trooper
New York State Police

February 3, 2007

RIP brother in blue

Trooper Chris Adams
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 3, 2007

Mike, I didn't know you that well. I had only met you once brieftly a few weeks before your watch ended, yet I felt that same rage, and pain when I found out what had happened that terrible night. You were one of us. You were our brother, and you deserved more than to go down at the hands of a sick, twisted individual, However I am proud of you. Your actions exemptlified the qualities of Honor, and Bravery. You put the life of another ahead of yours, and paid the ultimate price. You did what we have all sworn to do, You held the line. There is no higher praise that can be said of any officer. We're still holding that same line.
Rest in peace. You earned it.

Ofc. Jonathan P. Smith
Marianna Police Dept.

February 3, 2007

In The Line Of Duty, Deputy Sheriff Harold Michael Altman lost his life.

A wife lost a husband.
A child lost a father.
A mother lost a son.

Many people ask, "Is there ever justice in tragedy? Justice can not raise a child and show that child love, it can not comfort a wife and heal her wounded heart. It can not give a mother back her child."

But there is a justice beyond our understanding and every man must pay the price for his deeds. For there is a Higher Witness to our deeds and that Witness sees through the eyes of truth. That Witness holds in its hand the power of Righteousness. This deed shall be weighed and the scales will be balanced. Know this and be at peace.

God be with your family and grant them peace.

The Family of
Officer Richard Calhoun Oct. 10, 1975

February 3, 2007

Deputy Altman, thank you for your courageous and selfless service. My prayers are with your family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters.

Tim Reise
Nashville, TN

February 3, 2007

Rest in peace brother. To the family and friends of Dep. Altman, our prayers are with you.

Dep. R. Ragoonanan
M.C.S.O.

February 3, 2007

Rest in peace brother you will forever be remembered as a hero!

Police Officer M. LaFramboise #1270
Independence Mo. Police Department

February 2, 2007

The men and women of the Springfield Park District Police Department wish to send our deepest condolences to the family and co- workers of Deputy Altman . May he rest in peace. We hope that you find comfort from the lord in your time of need and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Jonathan Davis
Springfield Il Park District Police Department

February 2, 2007

My condolences to your family & all the friends you made here in jackson county. You will be missed by all. Gods speed brother.

John Bryan
Mr Altmans mechanic & friend

February 2, 2007

So often we take for granted law enforecment personal who literally put there lives on the line to protect and serve us every day. Thank you Officer Altman for your dedication and courage. Hero's are not remembered for how they died... it's how they lived. My thoughts are with Sheriff McDaniel as well as the entire Jackson County Sheriff's Department.

Beth

February 2, 2007

To Deputy Altman, I'm sure you have already heard the words, "well done my good and faithful servant", enjoy your rest we will continue with the same bravery you so valiantly demonstrated. To his comrads left behind, the agonizing questions of; why him, what could I have done, if I had been there, these will never be answered in this life. Carry on and purpose to serve, protect, and defend.

Sergeant
FDLE/Capitol Police

February 2, 2007

This tragic, senseless, despicable, horrible act of raging violence is beyond comprehension. We grieve in shock for and with the families of both Deputy Altman and Sheriff McDaniel. We ask God's blessings and comfort for you.

We cannot but feel grateful that the cowardly killers will face their justice in the afterlife.

May God bless the sacrifice of Deputy Altman, and bless those who respond to calls, knowing what violence they may encounter. Deputy Altman, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, sir.

Family of Patrolman Cliff Miller
Rossford, Ohio, P.D. EOW 05/14/1966

February 2, 2007

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

It goes beyond "love for friends" with Law Enforcement Officers- it is the allegience to his oath to protect and serve...at any cost. Deputy Altman rushed into danger when most people would run. He is welcomed into an even higher brothership now by those heroes who have gone before him. Rest in deserved peace Deputy Altman.

Tina & Greg Porch
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office (LE Civilian & Deputy)

February 2, 2007

Deputy Altman, It is tragic that you were called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. Know that you will always be remembered and honored for it. Your family and friends are in my prayers. Rest in peace.

Ofc. J. Young
New Haven Police Dept. Connecticut

February 2, 2007

To the family and friends I am extremly sorry for your loss. I will pray for everone knowing all the kind words in the world could ease your pain I am so sorry.

Trooper Cory A Russell
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 2, 2007

Your sacrafice won't be forgotten. I hope the best for your family and co-workers. God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police TN.

February 2, 2007