Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

July 7, 2007

May you someday find peace, and reminisce with smiles as well as the tears. Thank you for your lives of sacrafice in sharing your father and husband in his life of service and love.

July 6, 2007

Officer Anderson, I just wanted to thank you for the SACRIFICE you gave to protect others. May God surround your family and co-workers in His love and strength. You will never be forgotten!

Tammy Persin
Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer
PFC Brian Thomas Gleason
8/9/2000

July 6, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE UTAH DOC.

P.O.
BELLWOOD PD, IL

July 6, 2007

Officer Anderson,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Utah. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

July 6, 2007

Thank You for keeping US safe. GODSPEED!

Lisa
BARROW COUNTY, GEORGIA CIVILIAN

July 6, 2007

My prayers to all who knew him and his family.

Irene Machado
Federal Bureau of Prisons, Phoenix

July 5, 2007

I will be praying for this officer's family. I praise God for his long service.

Lt. Gary L. Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police

July 5, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Officer Anderson -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Officer Anderson -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

July 5, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Anderson and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Officer Anderson has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Officer Anderson, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Anderson is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

July 4, 2007

THIS IS TRULY A TRAGIC AND HEART WRENCHING INCIDENT. CO ANDERSON WILL MISSED BY HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ALL FELLOW CORRECTIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

"ALWAYS REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN"

SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER WAIT
COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

July 4, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Sergeant Greg Heun
Idaho Department of Correction - Orofino

July 4, 2007

On behalf of this department,please accept our condolences.God bless you,your family,and your fellow officers. R.I.P. SGT B R SEXTON OKLA.DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

July 4, 2007

Brother Anderson,

I never met you but you were taken from us on my 37th birthday. I was working a patrol shift training a new deputy. I will never forget the feeling I had when dispatch put out the information surrounding your death. I was at breakfast with several other deputies. We immediately had a mission and nothing was going to stand in our way. Every police officer in the Salt Lake Valley was looking for your suspect and wasn't going to rest until he was found.

Brother Anderson,

I will never forget the sickness I had in my soul that day. I hope to God I never feel that again. Please rest in peace. We will watch out for your son as well as the rest of your family. Your residence is hallowed ground and WILL be protected. Although I never met you personally you have forever changed my life. You are a great example to anyone who wears a badge. May you have the sun in your face and a gentle wind at your back. And by the way........we got him!

God Bless!!

Deputy Jason Ashment
Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office
Salt Lake City, Utah

Deputy Jason Ashment
Salt Lake County Sheriffs Office

July 4, 2007

"WE WALK THE TOUGHEST STREETS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT" NOW YOU CAN WATCH OVER US AS WE KEEP PATROLLING THESE ROUGH STREETS.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

SCO SEAN KELLY
NJDOC

July 3, 2007

Rest in peace, sir. Your fellow officers will never forget your sacrifice.

C.O. J. DuBose
Florida Department of Corrections

July 3, 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

Rest in peace, brother, we've got it from here.

Correction Officer, M. Daz
Massachusetts Department of Corrections

July 2, 2007

REST EASY OUR BROTHER WE GOT IT FROM HERE. OUR PRAYS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

DO L.ROSS J-184
Mohave County Sheriffs Office

July 2, 2007

rest easy my brother. you are in our saviors hands. your family will be watched and loved by our lord.r.i.p.

detention officer
miami beach police department

July 2, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corrections Officer Stephen Anderson, and the Utah Department of Corrections. 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. Officer Anderson, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 2, 2007

The Detectives of the Greensboro Police Department Criminal Investigation Division extend their deepest sympathy. God bless' The Thin Blue Line."

Captain Gary Hastings
Greensboro, NC Police

July 1, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

July 1, 2007

CO Anderson thank you for your years of dedication and service. You will greatly be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Correctional Officer
CA Dept of Corrections

July 1, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Corrections Officer Stephen Anderson,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Corrections Officer Stephen Anderson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Corrections Officer Stephen Anderson is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

July 1, 2007