Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am so very sad that this happened to you, I can only imagine the feeling of fear and how alone you must of felt. You are now at rest and your brothers can carry on the fight.
To Constable Bailey's co-workers, you are all in my prayers and you should be proud of the work you did in finding your fellow brother and putting him to rest as well as getting the animals that did this to him.

To the family of Constable Bailey, you are all in my prayers as well. I know this is a difficult time, but know that your loved one is safe now and be proud of the man he was. He gave so many years to keeping his town safe and his family safe, he is a true Hero.

Civilian

A Civilian

May 23, 2007

May your family find peace in God.

Trooper
Kentucky State Police

May 23, 2007

CONSTABLE BAILEY-THANK YOU FOR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE IN OUR WONDERFUL PERFESSION. YOUR ACTIONS MAKE ME PROUD TO WEAR A UNIFORM EVERYDAY. YOU ARE TRUELY A HERO. I PRAY FOR PEACE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 23, 2007

THROUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE BAILEY FAMILY

CAPT MICHAEL BETHEA
MULLINS POLICE DEPT S C

May 23, 2007

"RIP" brother, every dog has his day. What comes around goes around,see/ya on the flip/flop.

SGT R ,BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFF RIO RANCHO NM

May 23, 2007

Constable Bailey will be sorely missed by all who knew him and those of us in the Law Enforcement Community. The circumstances surrounding his murder have shocked all of us. May God bless and keep his family and support those who knew him.

Deputy J.C. Soesbee C36
Greenville County, SC Sheriff's Office

May 23, 2007

The policeman stood and faced 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 lord, 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 was 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 just too steep.



And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at time 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 judgement of his god.



"Step forward now, policeman,

You've born your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in hell"

Sgt. Justin K. Nevels
Clinton P.D.

May 23, 2007

Sir, I did not know you but as a fellow human being of a similar age on this side of the pond I send my condolences to your family at this sad and dificult time, and offer my prayers that you will now find peace in another place.

n/a
n/a

May 23, 2007

No words, no expressions, are adequate for this lawman. But one thing I can say is that I, along with many others across this nation will be in earnest prayer for the family, friends and co-workers of State Constable Robert Lee Bailey.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

May 23, 2007

Sir,
I have been an officer for 3 years and hope to serve HALF the time you served on the force. 43 years? Wow, you are a true hero, thank you for your service. You will be missed and I hope that the cowards who took your life will get what they deserve. My heart goes out to you and your family in these difficult times. Rest in peace.

Police Officer
WRPD, Colorado

May 23, 2007

I had prayed for your safe return. And when that did not happened I cried. I never knew you personally I am angry as to how you lost your life. It was so senseless. I am praying for your loved ones as well as for your fellow officers. But sir I hope someday to meet you face to face in Heaven and thank you for a job well done. May you rest in peace.

Patricia Waechter
civilian

May 22, 2007

Rest In Peace.

D. Paul
FBI

May 22, 2007

God Bless your soul for eternity..Rest In Peace

Officer Carolyn Martin
Lexington Police Department, Texas

May 22, 2007

To friends and family of Constable Bailey I am truly sadden by the loss you have suffered. I know because our community suffered the loss of 2 of our own last December. Constable Bailey now responds from a place that is overstaffed with HEROS. Sir you dedicated your life to the service of others now you can rest easy my Brother we will take the watch now.

Constable James Worley
Pike county kentucky District 6

May 22, 2007

Constable Bailey
You served you time as a deputy and then voluntered your time after you retired. This is not how it was supposed to end may peace be with your family and may you go on the wings of eagles.We as citizens have no greater protecter than folks like you and those who will carry on now thank you and God bless your family and all who had the honor of being your friend

L.Shaw
Son of a deputy EOW 12-01-1991

May 22, 2007

This is my shield,I bear it before me into battle,but it is not mine alone. It protects my brother on my left. It protects my city. I will never let my brother out of it's shadow nor my city out of it's shelter. I will die with my shield before me facing the enemy. To serve and protect was your oath, to honor you is our duty.

Detecti8ve E. B. Smith
Red Springs Police Department,N.C.

May 22, 2007

Your tour of duty is done. Rest in peace knowing you are missed and not forgotten.

Master Trooper M Verdi
Louisiana State Police

May 22, 2007

Constable > Deputy > Robert Lee Bailey,
You sir are what being a lawman is all about !! I hope all know this man saved God knows how many innocent lives of people these scumbags were capable of taking.."Rather Than Swerve From The Path Duty !! Rest Easy Brother !!

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol..RET

May 22, 2007

Rest in peace sir and please know I am deeply disgusted and furious about tragic event that occurred on the night of May 14th. You sir will never be forgotten.

Sgt S Hughes
Elberton PD

May 22, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother, God bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT. OHIO

May 22, 2007

Constable Bailey----

Sleep easy with God, Sir. We thank you for your Service, Sir, and you will NEVER be forgotten.

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

May 22, 2007

I am just a civilian from Ohio but I have a special place in my heart for all law enforcement officers. If it weren't for a police officer I wouldn't be here today to write this.
It makes me sick to know that the people that did this to you breath the same air that I breath. They will pay their dues. They will pay by burning in hell for eternity. To the family friends and fellow officers of Constable Bailey, my heart goes out to you. I will keep you in my prayers.
To you Constable Bailey, THANK YOU for your service. Your actions and dedication will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Sir, your brothers and sisters in blue will take your watch from here. Your assignment now is walking the streets of heaven. Keep us safe.

May 22, 2007

As a police officer of 17yrs I'm saddened by every death of one of my brothers. The way you were taken though literally makes me sick and very angry. I've followed this story since it began and have prayed for you on a daily basis. I think we all need to realize that, There but for the grace of god, go I. Rest in Peace brother. You will not be forgotten.

Officer
Indpls Metro Police

May 22, 2007

God Bless you Constable Bailey, My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and to the South Carolina State Constable's Department.

Peace be with you all during this tragedy.

Tonya Stephenson
Brookhaven, PA

May 22, 2007

Words are inadequate for this senseless tragedy. My prayers are with your family and your colleagues. May you rest in peace.

Rev. Lynn Hyder, Chaplain
New Orleans Police Department

May 22, 2007