Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers.

melissa

April 3, 2007

To the family, friends, and fellow workers, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Rest in Peace Officer Shelton. Thank you for your dedicated service, you will never be forgotten.....

Officer J.M. Lane
McKinney Texas PD former Suffolk Virginia PD

April 3, 2007

Officer Shelton, I know a cop from your agency, I convey this message to whom I've stirred with the sound of my voice.Cops are cops.Cops are different.
Whatever compelling evidence the society can present,cops are made out of flesh and bones.I dwell in a frequency of light in which finite beings cannot uncover me, but I feel God with me, WHEREVER YOU ARE, PRAISE THE LORD.

Godspeed your family CE Lima CCRPV # 2906

CE Lima Ptl
CCRPV # 2906

April 3, 2007

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten
R.I.P.

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

April 3, 2007

Jeff I did not know you personally but I still knew you put that badge on every day just like all of us other brothers. I thank you for all your work I'am praying for your family. May you rest in peace your work is done.Love you brother

Chief Kendall Morgan
Shady Point Police Department,Ok

April 3, 2007

Officers Shelton and Clark died while serving and protecting my family and thousands of others. As a citizen the least my family can do is offer prayers and support.Thank you for the service and God bless you all.

Anthony Garner and family
citizen

April 3, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND DEVOTION TO DUTY AND SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY. WARRIORS CONTINUE TO LIVE ON EVEN AFTER DEATH.

SGT. MARTIN IMWALLE, RETIRED
ARLINGTON P.D. TEXAS

April 3, 2007

My prayers are with the familys of Officers Shelton and Clark and with Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Department.

Deputy J. Conn
Callaway County Sheriffs Office, Missouri

April 3, 2007

You are the true meaning of the word HERO. May god bless you and your family......

R.I.P. Brother Shelton,

Officer Marc Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

Officer Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

April 3, 2007

I had the plessure to know Jeff. We went to high school together, and were friends. He had always wanted to be a POLICE OFFICER, and he was very proud of it. My heart goes out to Jennifer. Jeff will be truly missed. I'll see you again, on the golden streets of heaven. GOD SPEED

D/S John B. Veatch
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando FL

April 3, 2007

THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF THIS HERO ARE IN MY PRAYERS

I WAS GLAD TO HEAR THAT A SUSPECT WAS CAUGHT!!!! I RAN UPON THIS POEM,

"THE CALL"

"THE CALL" came in and the Officer was sent
Just another day at work, so lights and sirens he went
The Officer arrived at the scene in a hurry
He exited his squad car without having a worry

It happened so fast when he arrived on "THE CALL"
The officer didn't know that today he'd be giving his all
The perp drew his gun and he fired a round
The hero in blue was shot and he fell to the ground

His brothers in blue arrived to see the melee unravel
They rose up their weapons at the suspect as he started to travel
The Officers returned fire with a vengeance like no other
This monster just shot a HUSBAND, a SON, and THEIR BROTHER

The telephone rang and my husband answered "THE CALL"
As my family sat at the table, he rested his head against the wall
The look on his face was unfamiliar, filled with sadness and dread
Tears poured from my eyes because I knew an Officer was dead

We all feel the anger and fear, and our hearts are so sad
As wives of Cops it is hard not to get mad
We mourn for our partners and those who did fall
Just one single moment can change the lives of us all

Because we are bound as families of our men in blue
The death of a Cop hurts even when yours is safe next to you
For no matter where or when an Officer gives his all
It is the love of our men that unites us, and the fear of "THE CALL"

CCSO/NC

April 3, 2007

May God grant you all peace in this unspeakable time. But rest assured - I've seen it first hand - your brothers and sisters on the thin blue line will look after you and yours.
Your sacrifice is not in vain.

LEO Mom

April 2, 2007

I did not know Officer Shelton, however I still consider him a brother. Officer Shelton will always be remembered and always honored.
Rest in Peace my Brother

Cpl. W.D. Wright
Pineville PD, NC

April 2, 2007

May god keep and bless the FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS in your time of need they will be missed.

Corporal Dock S. Culver
City of Durham Police Dept.

April 2, 2007

Officer Shelton, as I wrote for Officer Clark, the word Hero is reserved for people such as yourself. Thank you sir, for your life and your ultimate sacrifice. The world is not worthy of you or Officer Clark. You are a hero who will never be forgotten! To the Shelton family, my prayers and deepest symapathies go out to you at this time. Again, to all the CMPD family, I am praying for you as you continue your watch. Know that what you do is not in vain, Romans 13:4.

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

April 2, 2007

Officer Shelton, thank you for your courageous service. I'm just an "average joe" citizen, but I vow that you'll never be forgotten. My prayers (and tears) are with your wife, family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters. I wish safety for all our brave Officers. God Bless.

Tim Reise
Nashville, TN

April 2, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

April 2, 2007

to the family and friends my condolence's goes out to all. to Jeff, thank you for your all, I want forget, I pray to GOD for your family and friends. please watch over your fellow brothers from the sky.

K-9 Deputy Stacy Wigand K-9 3
Unicoi County Sheriff's Dept. TN

April 2, 2007

I want to let the families of Officer Shelton and Officer Clark know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine the pain and grief they are enduring right now. I pray that the Lord gives them the strength they need to make it through this time.

E911 Telecommunicator
Mount Holly

April 2, 2007

I want to let the families of Officer Shelton and Officer Clark know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine the pain and grief they are enduring right now. I pray that the Lord gives them the strength they need to make it through this time.

E911 Telecommunicator
Mount Holly

April 2, 2007

I had the very distinct pleasure of working with Jeff for about 3 years on third shift in the South Division. Jeff and I worked the same area and quickly became very good friends. As a 20 year veteran of the CMPD, I can truly say that I have never known a finer officer than Jeff. Jeff always made our nightly roll calls tolerable with his jokes and wisecracks. I always looked forward to going to work on nights when Jeff was working.

To all that knew him, it is easy to understand how one could like him so much. Jeff was truly friendly to all that he encountered, and always had to say hello to anyone that he passed on the street. He was truly dedicated to his friends and enjoyed intensely in making them laugh. He would do anything for his friends at anytime regardless of what it took. He would defend his friends at the drop of a hat, coming to their aid with ferocity. He was very outgoing and energetic. Jeff had so much energy that I often wished that I had just an ounce of his energy.

Jeff was the perfect backup on any call one could think of. Whether it was a false alarm call or an armed person call, Jeff was always aware of his surroundings and was ready for anything at a seconds notice. I can honestly say that I would have gone into any situation at all with Jeff, knowing that I was entering that situation with the best backup possible. I found myself many times on a call where an in-depth report was required and Jeff wouldn’t hesitate in telling me to share the report with him and he would be glad to help me with it. He never hesitated when it came to helping his friends.

Jeff loved his wife Jennifer and his dog Cody. He talked about them all the time. I remember one night when he and I were sitting car to car talking and his cell phone rang. It was his wife telling him that Cody was standing at the back door of their house barking. She was afraid that someone was outside their house. Jeff looked at me and said I have to go home and check on my wife and away he drove.

Jeff and I had many things in common and among them was our service in the Marine Corps. He loved his beloved Corps and was proud to admit to anyone that he was a UNITED STATES MARINE. Another thing that we had in common was our morning coffee. We would often go to Starbucks or Caribou to get a cup and wind down at the end of our shift. He loved his coffee and the cream and sugar he poured into it. I would always joke with him to get some coffee to go with all that cream and sugar and he would just snicker.

The world is a much emptier place now without Jeff and I will never forget him or the time I spent working by his side. The world will never know what it lost the day Jeff was taken from us. Until we meet again my brother….I know you are guarding the streets of Heaven well and that Sean is by your side. I too will one day be by your side again and am so looking forward to it.

Always your friend and brother in arms,

Derek Whitlock

Officer M.D. Whitlock
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 2, 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 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

Rest well Brother..watch over us all.

Dekalb County Captain

April 2, 2007

I did not know Officer Shelton, but from what I have read, he was an outstanding Officer and will be sorely missed. We are a brotherhood, and when one of us falls, we all feel a loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept. I think what is inscribed on the Law Enforcement Memorial says it best: "Is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived".

Ofc. G.Rock
Washington DC Metropolitan Police Dept. Family Support Team

April 2, 2007

On behalf of my department, my condolences to the Shelton family, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, and the entire community impacted by this senseless act of violence. Officer Shelton, you are a true hero.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

April 2, 2007