Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Shelton. God bless you all and help you get through this most difficult time.

Officer Shelton, rest in peace...

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

April 3, 2007

Fear Not Friends They Are Now Home,

I Have Summoned Them To My Thrown.

For Your Emptyness On Earth Is Puzzeling,

May Their Presence Here In Heaven Be Comforting.

Their Earthly Journey and Worries Were Put To Rest.

Their Ultimate Sacrifice Was Their Last Test.

Now Donning Wings To Spred and Soar

and Be An Angel For So Many More.

Greive Shortly Of Their Bodily Loss,

But Know They Are Here With Me,

With Wings From The Cross.

The Holy Spirit inspired me to write this. I do not need credit for these words, but give onto the Lord the glory. For he has made it possible for our brothers to be in a better place. A place we all have the opportunity to end up if we make the right choice. God speed brothers, keep a watch over your families, friends and the community you served. Help them to comfort eachother and enlighten them on the power of the Lord our God. Help guide us in the many decisions we need to make to ensure safety to those we protect and as long as the Lord allows, let us make it home safe to our family and friends. We will keep fond memories and continue to live, serve and love. When it is our time to join you, greet us at the Gates and we will gladly take our final assignment. Until we meet again, brothers, God Bless.

Deputy

April 3, 2007

Lost but never forgotten...

Deputy Sheriff
FCSO, MD

April 3, 2007

You paid the ultimate price. I know now you are with GOD's army. I may have passed you at Jail Central at one time, the Charlotte Police Department are and have always been a class act. You are no exception.

Detention Officer Robert Burke
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Office

April 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to both officer`s families.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Thanks to both men for being part of the " Long Blue Line"

Grace and peace to the families

Raymond and Cheryl Leeright
Sioux City Iowa

Raymond Leeright
Thankful Citizen

April 3, 2007

I remember the first time I met Jeff at the South Division Office. Jeff had just transferred to the Division, and I was working light duty in the office. It was late in the morning around 0800 hrs when Jeff walked into the office door, and I was sitting at the computer. He immediately introduced himself and shook my hand. Jeff was telling me about the late call for service he had taken, and we immediately became friends.

When I returned to full duty, I had the pleasure of working with Jeff as he worked third shift and I worked fourth shift. I enjoyed working with Jeff as he was full of energy and always ready to work. Jeff didn’t like sitting around and would often say “let’s go get into something”. Jeff was a great partner to have with you when answering a call. Jeff could calm a situation down or would be ready for anything in a seconds notice.

Jeff was incredibly loyal to his friends and fellow officers. Since I worked forth shift and would get off at 0300 hrs, Jeff was always willing to take a late call for me or take the report so I didn’t get off late. He would call me on his cell telling me to get the “info” for him, and he would take care of the report for me. Jeff was concerned about me getting home to my family knowing that I would have to get up in the morning to spend the day with my eight year old son. I could honestly say that I trusted Jeff with my own life knowing that he would never leave a fellow officer.

When I had my break, Jeff would often meet me for a cup of coffee and talk about our families and work. Although I have not met Jeff’s wife Jennifer in person, I got to know her through conversations with Jeff late at night. Jeff spoke highly of Jennifer and loved her and their dog Cody, a Cocker Spaniel. Jeff could brighten my evening with a joke and his personality, always a true friend.

I often spoke to Jeff as he would call me out of the blue from his cell phone just to chat. I remember one day he called me as he was traveling to the beach with his wife just to see how things were going. I also remember talking to Jeff one afternoon a couple of weeks ago as he was working off duty at a bank and asking me how my shoulder was healing and how I was doing. Jeff was telling me how he loved working at his new division (North Tryon Division) with Sgt. Gaines.

I consider Jeff as part of the Bush Family and will miss him greatly. He is a true friend, and I will never forget him or the conversations I had with him. Until we meet again my brother and friend, I know that you will be one of the first to greet me when it is my time. To the Shelton Family, my deepest sympathies.

Officer J.A. Bush
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Officer J.A. Bush
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 3, 2007

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

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

April 3, 2007

Officer Shelton,
We are all proud of you sir. You take care and rest easy up there. Godspeed brother.

Genesee County, MI
Sheriff Department

April 3, 2007

Shelton,
I do not have the words to describe all the feelings that I have. I know as a fellow Officer I could count on you. I remember the time off of Sharon lakes running mad you were and still are my gazelle. All the nights at Ms. Ada’s getting a cup or just hanging out. I remember the time I got stuck in the down pour on my motorcycle, all I did was call and there you were with the garage door up saying a few choice words at me smiling, telling me how bright I was. On that day I met your beautiful wife, and her parents that’s the type of man you were. During your meal with family over you opened your home to me until my wife and kids could come get me. The times we met in the neighborhood with your wife, and Cody. Man you still do not know the impression you left with Bubba, Madison, and Mikayla. Misty was always reminding me to tell you thank you for all you did for me. That’s what brother’s are for you would always say. I hope and pray for Jennifer, and your entire family. As before if anything is needed from your family I will be there no matter what they need. You are my right hand man, my strong side I just cannot believe that you are gone. The lord works in mysterious ways Lord I hope and pray you can shed some light on this for me because I truly did lose a Brother, friend, and a loved one all at once. I promise to carry your honor with me every day until we meet again. I just hope I can be as brave as you are!! Thank you for all of the memories good, and bad. JEFF SHELTON YOU ARE MY HERO!

Officer B.K. Comer P2371
CMPD

April 3, 2007

May God bless you. You will be forever in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service, it will never be forgotten.

civilian
cmpd

April 3, 2007

I am lifting you and your family up in prayer in this most tragic time in your lives. I pray God will carry you in his tender arms and comfort you in all of your days. We never have answers when something tragic happens in our lives. We do however have our Faith in God that will carry us through any situation. Not only do we have our Faith but our Faith growns even more during this time. This is when we must Trust in God. God will never let you down. God bless you and your families.

With Hope and Peace, Cathy Charles

Communications Officer Cathy Charles
Matthewsw Police Department

April 3, 2007

When something like this happens, I struggle to try to make sense of it, and question why it happened, but it always ends with the same answer: I don't know. I wonder why it happens, I mean, we're the good guys, right? The only comfort I have found is that obviously, his purpose on this earth was served and God has other plans for him. Take comfort that God has a special place in heaven for the Centurions. Our prayers and thoughts are with the families and the department. Rest well my brother. Semper Fidelis.

Rickey Miller

Corporal Rickey Miller
Lake Charles, LA Police Dept

April 3, 2007

Jeff worked off duty at Wachovia where I was the service banker. Boy did we laugh and share some great conversations. Jeff's the kind of guy you can't wait to see. He's just a great guy ! I am trying not to be sad since I am sure he's looking down from a place where there are no more tears.

loida diaz
wachovia bank

April 3, 2007

May our Lord and Savior watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. I pray that our God will guide your spirit into everlasting life. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy my friend, we'll take it from here. It is a tragic event made worse by the fact that this multiple violent offender was on the streets. Rest in peace Jeffery, you deserve it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the fallen officers and to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.

Sgt. S. Maney
Hickory Police Dept

April 3, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Officer Dwight Rackley
Louisville Metro PD, KY

April 3, 2007

To the family of Officer Jeff Shelton, my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of such a fine, dedicated young man. May God lift you up and carry you through this tragedy. The CMPD family will feel his loss for many years to come and he will never be forgotten. As the mother of two officers…I just pray for the safety and security of all who put their lives on the line every day.

Nancy Mayer
Transcriptionist
Felony Investigations
CMPD

Nancy Mayer
CMPD

April 3, 2007

Officer Shelton,

I find that I am at a loss for words when reading about this senseless murder. There are no words that can be said to describe how this hits home for all law enforcement officers across the country. There is one thing that is sure and steady. That was your service to your community. I appreciate your obvious dedication to the citizens of Charlotte and your profession. Rest easy brother. Your watch is over.

Deputy Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

April 3, 2007

Our hearts go out to the friends & family of Jeff - as a neighborhood watch we are deeply saddened - Our officers mean a lot to us!

Dennis Frost
chair PalmSpringWatch

April 3, 2007

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND TO YOUR DEPARTMENT. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

DISPATCHER
CONCORD,NC

April 3, 2007

Thank you Officer Shelton for taking on a thankless job. You did it well. You will now have your reward. Rest now. Your brothers in blue will now take the watch. Many prayers are being sent up on your behalf. God bless you and your family.

LEO's Daughter
Montgomer, AL

April 3, 2007

In times like this I know of only one place to find rest. Yes, In Christ. I pray that you found God's rest and through this your whole family and all of your friends and brothers will know the rest that comes only from God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth. When you ask in faith then you have received in faith from the gracious heavenly Father who loves and cares for each of you. He waits for you to ask and to seek Him. I know that He will comfort you if you lean on Him. Never run from Him, run to Him; the beginner and finisher of your faith. Yes, I know you ask. How God could let this happen? The Best I can tell you is that He Knows better than we do and the He needed my brother, my hero more than I and when I cried He cried with me and with you. Jesus Christ loves you and as your Heavenly Father, He wants to hold and comfort you when you hurt.

Officer Gil Allred
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 3, 2007

I do not understand how a violent individual is allowed to roam the streets and kill our brother officers. Who ever let this guy loose should be proscuted as an accessory to murder.

Robert Badenhop
USMP

April 3, 2007

Officer Shelton, you have served your Country and your community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Shelton, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that you all are now part of a much larger family that will be there for you always. To the men and women of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay safe. Semper Fi..Devil Dog

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

April 3, 2007

God be with the families and fellow officers who are left to carry on without these heroes. Their hard work and sacrafice will surely be rewarded in Heaven.

Senior Investigator John Steinhauer
Ocean County Prosecutors Office, NJ

April 3, 2007