Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 to 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

April 2, 2007

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift!

Officer Wells, thank you for your service. Watch over your family as they begin their long, dark journey without you. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

April 2, 2007

Rest in peace my brother, God bless your family! We have the watch now as you sit next to our heavenly father.

Officer E. Quevedo
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 2, 2007

When one of us is lost in the line of duty, all of us die a little bit...May God grant you peace in eternity. -A brother from Pa.

Ofc C. Joseph
Newtown Twp Police, Pa

April 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. We have lost a good man. Both my children are students @ BMS. Officer Wells made a huge impact on my son and daughter as well. You will be missed dearly. Please continue to watch over our children from above. We love you alot Kilo15. Over and out.

Tammy Meree
Mother of Two

April 2, 2007

One Saturday morning, I was in the post office reading the newspaper. On the cover was a picture of Officer Wells. I thought of my only encouner with Officer Wells. I was teaching Summer School at the Berkeley Middle School when Officer Wells visited my classroom. I knew the role of a school resource officer because I met my husband when he was a resource officer in Orangeburg at the school I was teaching. I was so pleased to see the children's reaction to Officer Wells was one of great trust and respect. In my thoughts, his big grin on his face completely betrayed the stern warnings to behave he interspersed in his talk with the kids. He truly loved these kids and they loved him. As for that morning in the post office, I got my second glimpse into this officer's personality. An older black gentleman saw the picture on my newspaper and begin to tell of how Officer wells pulled his patrol car into his yard one day to ask how his gardening was going. Officer Wells had been waving at this man for the past two years as the man tended his garden. Finally, he stopped one day to visit with this retired gentleman farmer. The man offered Officer Wells some sweet potatoes and said he placed them in the floor board of officer Wells cruiser. He said that Officer Wells inquired as to the best way to cook his sweet potaotes and asked him if he could bake them in the microwave. This very traditional man told him the proper way to cook his sweet potatoes, and the proper way did not include a microwave. It was obvious to me that this officer was really trying to make a community connection with this gentleman. I thought then, what a nice story for Officer Wells's family to hear. I think his mom would be proud to know that her son took the time to get to know this man. I do not know this man's name, but I do recall he went on to tell me he had five daughters and I believe he said all five of his daughters are members of the armed forces.
With Respect and Gratitude, Debbie Vallentine

Debbie Vallentine
Berkrley County Teacher

April 2, 2007

God bless you for your service and sacrifice!

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge (KS) Police Department

April 1, 2007

My brother officer,you did not die in vain..Other brothers and sisters behind the badge will learn from this and remember your name...The Lord has called you home for he needs another patrolman to patrol his kingdom.,but fear not my brother for you will have your partner to help you..Though you are both not with us in body,you are in our hearts..May you rest in peace, for you have answered your last radio call..

S.C. State Constable,C.T. D'Amato

April 1, 2007

You are a hero. Rest in peace

Police Officer
Aurora PD

April 1, 2007

Thank you for your service Sir. To the family, we know and understand a portion of your pain and loss because he was our brother too.

Captain R. Kent Myers
Stanlt County S.O. Albemarle, NC

April 1, 2007

May you rest in peace and honor. You made the ultimate scarifice and you will not be forgotten. I offer my condolences and prayers to your family and the members of the Moncks Corner Police Department. You are a true hero.

Sr.Deputy Eric R. Fennell
Kern County Sheriff's Office - CA.

April 1, 2007

I am saddened by the unexpected death of Officer Wells, known as Michael to me. We grew up in the same church and community in our then wholesome city of Quincy. We were all one happy family. His mom was one of our youth advisors and Sunday school teachers. I know he was welcomed into heaven by his Heavenly Father and his earthly father, Rev. Wells, with a smile just as wide as Michael's!
To his family, I say, hold your heads up he is our Hero!
Shaen "Brady Bunch" Williams Jones

Shaen Williams Jones
family from Quincy, Florida

April 1, 2007

Wells was a good officer and a dear friend. He had the heart of a true servant and was willing to help out at any cost. R.I.P.

Ofc. Simmons
Moncks Corner Police Dept.

April 1, 2007

thank you for your services.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancasetr,ohio

March 31, 2007

I offer my condolences to the family and fellow officers of this true hero. May he rest in peace.

Detective Vincent Schmitt
Kentucky State Police

March 31, 2007

Thank you Sir, for your Service and your Ultimate Sacrifice.
May you rest in perfect and eternal peace. My deepest
sympathy to your family and friends.

Lt. Art Sulton(retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.-SC

March 31, 2007

To the family, I am terribly sorry for your loss. We recently lost one of our own as well. May God Be with you. Thank You Officer Wells, Gone But Never Forgotten.

Citizen Drew Harber
Wister, OK

March 31, 2007

Rest in peace...You lived as a Hero and died as one as well. WE WILL NOT FORGET. God be with you, your family, your fellow Officer's, and all of those who loved you.

Patrol Officer
Ellisville, Missouri Police Department

March 30, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR COUNTRY.YOU WILL NOT BEFOREFOTTEN BY THE THIN BLUE LINE. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR DEPT. REST IN PEACE SIR WE NOW HAVE YOUR WATCH.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

March 30, 2007

My prayers go out to the friends and family of officer Wells. Never forget your HEROS.....NEVER !

Investigator Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept. (Fl)

March 30, 2007

Lonnie,
Even though I never got a chance to know you, you are my brother and will always be thought of, and missed.

Constable Stuart J. Prettel
State of South Carolina

March 30, 2007

Lonnie,
Even though I never got a chance to know you, yoy are my brother and will always be thought of, and missed.

Constable Stuart J. Prettel
State of South Carolina

March 30, 2007

Sorry to hear about your loss. Being from Goose Creek, it seemed to hit home a little bit. I hope and pray that your department will come together with the understanding that with the loss of this great man, that you keep your focus and continue to serve with pride. God Bless.

Ptl Ken Moore
Clarksville PD, TN ( From Goose Creek)

March 30, 2007

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

March 30, 2007

I am the manager of a local drugstore that Officer Wells came into frequently. He was without a doubt one of the nicest Police Officers that I've know. When he would come in the store, there were usually children that would recognize him and he would smile that big old smile and tell them hello. No matter how busy he was, he always had time for children. You could see in their eyes the love and respect they had for this man. I am sorry that he will no longer be here for these children. We will miss him, his big smile and his laughter. May the good Lord above bless him and his family. May his children rise to the legacy of compassion and caring that this man did.

Brenda Pennell
citizen

March 30, 2007