Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOUR HEROISM WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN, REST IN PEACE SIR

NJ TROOPER
NEW JERSET STATE POLICE

May 8, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Buckman...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

May 8, 2007

Another officer has fallen, Lord. You must have had a very special reason for needing him unknown to us. Officer Buckman is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Officer Buckman and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, you have another fine officer.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit

May 8, 2007

We pause to mourn the death of Officer Buckman and honor his memory. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies, go out to his family, friends, and all the members of his department.

May God comfort each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

May 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Buckman and the city of Greensburg. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Det. Jason Smith
Loudon County Sheriffs Dept TN

May 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother Robert. You face down danger with pride and honor, now take your rightful place with all our other men and women in blue.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

May 8, 2007

My condolences to the family and friends of Officer Buckman. The courage shown and dedication to his fellow man shall never be forgotten. "No greater love than those willing to lay down their life for another". May God send His peace and comfort in this time of great tradgedy, not to just this family but to the families of this entire area.

Officer Gene D. Jarman
West Carrollton Police, Dayton, Ohio

May 8, 2007

Rest now brother, your work on earth is complete. Our hearts and prayers are with your family. May the Lord our God place his hand upon your family while they grieve their lose. Thank you for your service, it will not be forgotten.

Inv. Scott
Leesville Police Department, LA

May 8, 2007

Officer Buckman:

I am proud in being the first to be able to honor your courage and sacrifice which I want to thank you for. It is officers like you who make this a noble profession in being able to come to the aid of our fellow man.

Watch over your family and friends. You can now rest in peace as others will take the watch.

Retired Officer
Rochester MN PD

May 8, 2007

It takes incredible courage and devotion to duty to drive into an F5 tornado in order to carry out your law enforcement duties.

Bless you.

C. Charles
National Weather Service

May 8, 2007

Thank you for your sacrafice brother. Rest in peace. You are a true hero.

Matt
Milwaukie PD

May 8, 2007

Officer Buckman,
Sir, you are true hero. Giving up your own life to save the lives of others caught up in a terrible disaster. Thank you for your service. God Bless Officer Buckman's family.

Brad Riley, Patrolman
Lexington Police Department (KY)

May 8, 2007

RIP brother.

Deputy J E DeAngelis
Tarrant County

May 8, 2007

Officer Buckman you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Macksville Police Department. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

May 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the familiy and the entire town. Rest easy brother you kept the faith.

Officer Tom Allen
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept

May 8, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 8, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir.....................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

May 8, 2007

A true selfless act of heroism. In your response to help others, your bravery and courage indeed saved lives. Rest easy brother.

Police Sergeant

May 8, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones during this very difficult time. Police officers run toward danger while all others retreat. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 8, 2007

Cop on the Take

First he takes the oath.

Now look at all he takes.

He takes it in stride when people call him pig.

He takes time to stop and talk to children.

He takes your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved.

He takes on creeps you would be afraid to even look at.

He takes time away from his family to keep you safe.

He takes your injured child to the hospital.

He takes the graveyard shift without complaint because it's his turn.

He takes his life into his hands daily.

He takes you home when your car breaks down.

He takes time to explain why both your headlights have to work.

He takes the job no one else wants--telling you a loved one has died.

He takes criminals to jail.

He takes in sights that would make you cry.

Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to.

If he is lucky, he takes retirement.

He takes memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear for even one day.

Sometimes, he takes a bullet.

And yes, occasionally he may take a free cup of coffee.

Then one day he pays for all he has taken, and God takes him.

Please remember that the "He" in all this represents all police officers, both men and women who have served and are serving our cities and their citizens we have all sworn to protect.

Blessed are the peace keepers!

Jamie

May 8, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

May 8, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

May 8, 2007

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. MArtin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

May 8, 2007

Dear Officer Buckman:

Thank you for your willingness to put yourself in harm's way to help others, people you didn't even know. It takes an amazing person to do that. God Bless you, and your family. I know you will be looking down on them. We will never forget.
I am so happy for you and your children that in your final hours, you were able to share such a significant and happy moment as giving your daughter away in marriage to your son's best friend. To the kids: I know your dad must be so proud of you, as you are of him. Live each day to the fullest in honor of your dad and keep his memory alive. God Bless you all!

Kelly Gulich
FCSO

May 8, 2007

We mourn for you loss.

Sergeant Daniel Burlingame
T/Camillus Police Department

May 8, 2007