Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Deese at this most tragic time. Brother Deese may you and your partner Sonja rest in peace.

Deputy J. Williamson K9 Unit
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office

March 11, 2007

Deputy Deese,

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. K9 Officers are a special "breed", certainly a family within a family...Police family that is. I will say a special prayer for your loved ones that they may find comfort in one another and comfort in their memories of you and your faithful friend and partner Sonja.

You will not be forgotten...

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"I'll Wait -

A police K9 explained to St. Peter
I'd rather stay here,
Outside the Pearly Gate.
I can’t come in yet, you see,
as my handler and partner is not yet with me.
I’ll be very quiet as I sit and wait,
I'll watch over him and pray that he's late.
Because those who love him dearly,
Still need his protection.
And the ones who don’t know him,
But still need his help.
I'll be very patient and wait,
I'll never let out a whimper or yelp.
I’ll be chewing my celestial bone,
Waiting for my partner to come home.
It would not be right if I went in alone,
For without my partner you see;
It just wouldn't be Heaven to me,
Without crossing the gates
Right by his side.


K-9 Supporter, Michigan

March 11, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

March 11, 2007

Mike,
You were my partner, my friend and my brother. I still can't believe you are gone. I will miss you and can only hope to exhibit the dedication and drive you showed me and Andy every day. Those of us that knew you are only better for having known you. I love you brother, be at peace.

Deputy G. Taylor
Dorchester County Sheriffs Office

March 11, 2007

Thank You Phillip for the job you did. You are a hero. Your mission is complete you are your partner were called home to walk the golden streets of heaven. You will be missed by your family, community, and your brothers in blue. Although I did not know you I want to say thank you for your service you provided to South Carolina. You are a fellow NCEA member, a 5%er and i thank you for that. The fight will continue brother and we will see you and celebrate together in heaven one day. Rest in peace brother and watch over us as we continue the fight.

Cpl Derek Loftis
Anderson Police Dept SC

March 11, 2007

God be with you. Thank you for your service and you will not be forgotten.

Senior Master Deputy M.O. Southern
Richland County Sheriff's Department

March 11, 2007

I am praying for you and hope that God will give you peace in your heart and strength to endure this terrible time.



LEO's Daughter
Montgomery, AL

March 11, 2007

To the family of Michael Deese and the Dorchester County Sheriff's Department,

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Deputy Deese and his K-9 partner, Sonja. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May you take comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of others.

Chris-Wisconsin

March 11, 2007

The policeman stood and faced his 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, 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 is 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 too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times 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 judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

March 11, 2007

I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

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Rest in Peace my Brother. We may have lost a Warrior, but we gained a Guardian Angel. May you and Sonja keep watch over us as we carry on the good fight.

My Thoughts are with your Family, Friends and Members of the Dorchester County Sheriff's Dept. God Bless!

Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside PD (Delaware Co, PA)

March 11, 2007

Rest in peace. I will pray for your family in their time of tragic loss. You and your k-9 partner have a higher reward waiting for you in heaven.

Deputy Chris Price & K-9 Echo
Hawkins County S.O.

March 11, 2007

Rest well Deputy Deese. Your family and department are in our prayers.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

March 11, 2007

Deputy Deese and K9 Sonja and their family friends and co workers,

I am so sorry for the loss of Deputy Deese and Sonja. Being friends with k9 Officers I know the family and Departemnt did not lose one loved one they lost two loved ones. How appropriate though that they went together as the close partners they were.

Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ellen Guerdat
VP WNY Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
VP WNY COPS

March 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

March 11, 2007

Rest Easy Brother!!!

Shield #377
MCSO-NY

March 11, 2007

10-42, Be at peace my brother.

Ptlm. G. Fender #31
Shiloh Police Department

March 11, 2007

May God's loving arms wrap you in his mercy and carry you through this very difficult time. Their is no better brotherhood to be a part of than Law Enforcement. The thin blue line may be thinner now with the loss of another brave officer, but it nevr breaks. Your hero will live forever not only in your hearts, but the hearts of the entire nation. Sheriff and colleagues, I hope you know tha COPS offers assistance to your agency in times like these so take advantage of all we have to offer!! Deputy Deese, my Mark will meet you at the gate to show you in!!

Patricia Tucker, President NC COPS
wife, Inv. Mark Tucker, EOW 2/12/2004

March 11, 2007

Rest in peace my brother...and Sonja too...walk the paths of heaven together...we will continue the fight down here.

Trooper Chris Caiola and K-9 Lenny
Washington State Patrol

March 11, 2007

RIP SIR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

TROOPER ADAMS
THP

March 11, 2007

Rest easy brother....May the Lord look down upon your family in this their time of need....in peace and love

P/O
Newark PD

March 11, 2007

Rest in peace brother. You and your K9 partner will watch over us while we continue your fight. You will never be forgotten.

M. W. Jones
Indiana State Police - K9 Handler

March 11, 2007

May both you and your partner rest peacefully with God, Sir, and we thank you for your Service.

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

March 11, 2007

We appreciate you and Sonja. I'm saddened that you were both killed, but at least you'll still be together. I have a feeling you and your partners legacy will be around for a long time. Thanks "Deputy". God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police TN.

March 11, 2007

To the Family, Friends, Co-Workers of Deputy Deese:

May God bring peace and comfort to each of you during your time of loss. I feel your pain as my family and myself have suffered the same loss of our loved one being killed in the LINE OF DUTY. They may be gone but they will NEVER be FORGOTTEN!
Betty A. Bell
Former Spouse
Ptl. William B. Bell
Summerville, P.D.
E.O.W. 11-19-02

March 11, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 11, 2007