Bowie County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, June 30, 2007
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Michael Page
Michael you were one of my dearest friends. You always knew how to make me laugh and always knew how to make a person feel good about themselves. Rest in Peace my friend and one day I will see you again.
Texarkana has lost one of it's finest and you will be missed dearly.
Detective Claudia Phelps
Texarkana Arkansas PD
July 1, 2007
May God be with you during this horrible time.My prayers are with you all,Sincerely,Kathy
Kathy Hill
Richland,Ms.
June 30, 2007
God Bless you and your family. Your sacrifice and dedication is truly heroic. You will always be remembered.
Austin Police Dept. 111th Cadet Class
June 30, 2007
We grieve with the family, friends, co-workers and community of Deputy Page. He is with God, and his murderer will face his own judgement.
Rest in peace, Deputy Page; you will not be forgotten.
Family of Patrolman Clifton Miller
Rossford, Ohio P.D., EOW 05/14/1966
June 30, 2007
To the family and fellow officers of Deputy Page, I sit here and read these tragic events that occur in our daily lives and each time I am thankful for people that are still proud to serve,they are true heros.
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order? A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."
"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testifies in court the next day."
"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way." "It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have." "That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't." said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, "Can it think?" she asked. "You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop... and still keeps its sense of humor."
"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put to much into this model." "That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear." "What's the tear for?" asked the angel. "It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said
Bob
Las Vegas
June 30, 2007
God bless Deputy Michael Page and the family he leaves behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ofc R Parsons
Georgia Tech Police Department
June 30, 2007
Peace be with you...
Natalie Jensen
surviving spouse, CSPD Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06
June 30, 2007
Sleep easy with God, Deputy Page. You will NEVER be forgotten, and we thank you for your Service, Sir.
Sr. Trooper Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Rockwall
June 30, 2007
R I P Deputy Page, thank you for your service.
Mike
Boston MA
June 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your agency in this time and always. Your sacrafice will not be forgotten.
Communications Officer
Floyd County Sheriff's Department, IN
June 30, 2007
Deputy Page's family and Bowie County Sheriff's Department,
Thank you for your service and we are praying for you.
Sgt. Shayne Gibson
Greenwood, La. Police Department
June 30, 2007
rest my brother, we'll take it from here...
M. Phillips 662
Mesquite PD
June 30, 2007
I am saddened as we lose yet another brother. Michael, we will honor your memory by continuing the struggle for peace and justice. Thank you, you will not be forgotten.
Officer Randall Ferguson
Natchitoches Police Department
June 30, 2007
My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Michael Page~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You & Rest In Peace, Deputy Page!
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004
June 30, 2007
Rest in peace Deputy Page. You, your family and fellow officers are in my prayers. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Texas and your fellow man. May you rest in the arms of God, your watch is over.
Blair M. Gluba, Special Agent (Retired)
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
June 30, 2007
Rest in Peace Brother. You will be missed.
Deputy J. Waldran
Johnson County Sheriff Office
June 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
K-9 Officer Tom Summerville
Eutaw Police Department
June 30, 2007
You were to young to die. May you rest in peace. My prayers are with your family
Jackie
Phila., Pa Citizen
June 30, 2007
Thank you, Deputy Page, for your service to the people of Texas and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.
Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian
Janice Brown
civilian
June 30, 2007
Rest in Peace, brother.
Colorado Officer
June 30, 2007
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Gos Bless.
Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.
June 30, 2007
Rest In Peace Deputy. We have the watch from here. My condolences to your family and fellow Deputies.
PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY
June 30, 2007
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals
June 30, 2007
May God bless your family and friends at this time. Thank you for your service--you will NEVER be forgotten.
CMPD Wife
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD
June 30, 2007
God bless you for your sacrifice and peace be with your loved ones.
HPD Wife
Houston Police Department
June 30, 2007
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