St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Reflections for Sergeant Linden "Beau" Raimer
WTF...I still can't believe this happened. I will remember you. We graduated the academy together. How many disasters had we worked? How many times had we escaped peril without a scratch or a bruise? I don't understand this.
Rest in peace brother.
B Sharp
JPSO
July 11, 2007
Beau, I can still remember the many good times we had together. You will be forever missed. R.I.P. My fellow brother.
Corporal Ryan Mahne
Madisonville Police Dept.
July 6, 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"
Asst. Chief Justin K. Nevels
Clinton, LA Police Department
July 3, 2007
Beau,
Thanks so much for your visits to check on us in the radio room.I wish I had a camera to take the picture of your face when you saw me in there.We met when I transported a prisoner into the jail when I worked the road.Beau I will miss you and will see you another day.Yes,I am still Smoking SORRY.
Cpl.Cheryl S. Wilson Retired
St.Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
July 2, 2007
Sgt. Raimer,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Tammany Parish. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
June 26, 2007
Beau,
Rest in peace. God Bless. You will be missed and remembered every day
Philip Norman
Former St Tammany Deputy
June 25, 2007
God Speed Brother
Tina / Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC
June 25, 2007
May God hold you safely and at peace, gently in his arms, forever 10-4 in the Heavens above! I pray for all your family, friends, and fellow brother and sister officers, as they mourn your loss. "A Hero is not a Hero by their death, but by How they lived their lives." God bless you always!
Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Police Communications 911 Center
June 24, 2007
We will not forget your courage, service and sacrafice. Job well done. Go with God.
Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department
June 22, 2007
you will be sadly missed my brother. i love and miss u and cant wait tho see you swimming in that big pond in the sky. may god bless and watch over you and your family.
vincent ficarra
friend and brother
June 21, 2007
Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!
Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept
June 20, 2007
May God Bless you and your family Corporal Raimer. You died while paying respect to Deputy Hilery Mayo and showing that we are all brothers, no matter what. While hearbreaking, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Deputy Ken LaMulle
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
June 19, 2007
Sgt. Raimer
You have paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country. No words can state what you have done for your community, your state and your country. You are a shining example of what makes this country great may you rest in peace you a true American Hero.
Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice
June 19, 2007
REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.
OFC B. GRAJEK
June 19, 2007
May God's grace, mercy, and peace, be multiplied through Jesus Christ our Lord to all those affected by these two trajedies. No words can be said to lessen the pain you feel at this time, and although time will never cause you feel whole it will allow you to live in God's shadow of grace one day at a time. We hate to see these types of trajedies, but we know that all things work together for good to them that love God and to them who are called according to His purpose. We will probably never make any sense of these types of events, but isnt it good that God does not require us to wrap our minds around everything that happens in order for something sweet to come out of something so sad. We offer our prayers, friendship and support to these families and to the deputies of the St Tammany Sheriff's office
TPR GREEN
LSP-G
June 19, 2007
Officer Raimer, thank you for you service to your Parish. May you find comfort in God to help you through this time of sorrow.
Becky Fann, Ret
Irving Police Department
June 19, 2007
You were a great friend and will be missed. Rest easy my friend.
Dfc. V. Vargo
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Office
June 19, 2007
Our agency just recently lost one of our own, we know what your agency, family and friends are going through. May God be with each of you in the time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Reid, Communications Officer
Campbell County Public Safety, Rustburg, VA
June 19, 2007
We pause to mourn the death of Sergeant Raimer 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 Department - Montgomery, AL
June 19, 2007
God Bless the family Of Deputy Beau. A fine man that was paying his respects to another fallen officer. Another Deputy Angel was needed in Heaven. He is now Eternally On Watch. A hero never dies.
mom Deputy David Abella
Hillsborough county Florida
June 19, 2007
Rest easy Sgt. God bless
Constable
Northumbria Police, England.
June 18, 2007
You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!
Jeff
Former GPD Officer
June 18, 2007
Sgt. Raimer, thank you sir for your ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. To all the friends, family and fellow officers of Sgt. Raimer, you have my deepest sympathies.
Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT
June 18, 2007
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Beau Raimer, and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Sergeant Raimer, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
June 18, 2007
Thank you for your service. All of Boston will miss you!
PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department
June 18, 2007
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