Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976

October 19, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers
Rest in peace Sir you will not be forgotten
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

October 19, 2007

God Bless you, your family and your family in blue. Rest in Peace.

Master Sergeant
Colorado State Patrol

October 19, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. You are a true hero and will always be remembered.

Doug Schenck
Oakland Park P.D.

October 19, 2007

Scott,

Thank you for your unselfish service to this great country and to your community.

As you leave your family behind know that they have a large family in blue waiting to step in and fill the void.

May you rest in peace brother.

Ofc. G. C. Dunham
Jacksonville Sheriff's Offfice

October 18, 2007

To Scott's wife and family,

I always saw Scott at the State Attorney's Office filing Felony cases on his arrests. I know he was there more often than I. He was a Warrior in Blue. From reading the reflections and hearing of his reputation at JSO, his life and work was the Top. It is good to know that he was a Warrior/Brother in Christ in that I may one day see him there in Heaven waiting to greet me on the streets of gold.

John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

Ofc. C.M. Weippert
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Officer Bell's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

October 18, 2007

"FINAL INSPECTION"

The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as bright 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 badges 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.

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 times 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 silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod.

As the policeman waited quitely, for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done you time in hell."

Author Unknown

Sister-in-law of Officer Daniel Picagli
EOW 11/21/07

October 18, 2007

John 14:1-4
"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
2 In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
4 And where I go you know, and the way you know."

Officer Bell, THANK YOU for serving our country and our community. Although I didn't know you personally, I will miss you terribly. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers. Rest in Peace, Officer S.E. Bell.

Q349, HQ shows you 10-82.

Sgt. K.P. Collins
JSO Communications

October 18, 2007

Today was definitely a solemn day for the family, friends and all who attended Scott's funeral. I know that his friends and family have a long road of grieving ahead. I hope it was somewhat comforting today to see the grand display of respect from the various uniformed representatives from the Police, Navy and Firefighters. We should all hope for that much support some day.

Thank you, Scott, for serving our city and our country so faithfully and for your sacrifices along the way.

Respectfully,
Polly Reschke

Polly
Jacksonville Citizen/Friend of Family

October 18, 2007

John 14:1-4
"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
2 In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
4 And where I go you know, and the way you know."

Officer Bell, THANK YOU for serving our country and our community. Although I didn't know you personally, I will miss you terribly. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers. Rest in Peace, Officer S.E. Bell.

Q349, HQ shows you 10-82.

Sgt. K.P. Collins
JSO Communications

October 18, 2007

Scott, while I only had the honor of knowing and working with you a short time you made a positive and lasting impression upon me. You were an extremely hard worker who set an example for every one of your fellow officers. While you will be missed, you will never be forgotten. We miss you and know absolutely that you are in a much better place with the Lord.

Sgt. T.A. Rhodes
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2007

RIP brother and thank you for your service. My prayers go out to your family and friends.

Detective Penny VanDenBerg
Parker Police Department

October 18, 2007

May you Rest in Peace. With you goes a little piece of all of us.

Inspector Henry J. Kaden (Retired)
Union City Police, New Jersey

October 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of officer Bell, and the Jacksonville sherriff's office for your loss. and to officer Bell Thank you for your service. your watch on earth is now finished so Rest in peace my Brother.

Reserve Officer Blok
Berryville Police Department

October 18, 2007

I had the honor of meeting Officer Bell Thursday night Oct. 11th, 2007, Our time was brief but it'll last a lifetime. Thankyou for your service to our country and your service to the citizens of Jacksonville, Florida. You'll always be remembered. Rest in Peace Scott.

CSO Cpl. J. L. Gray #61012
JSO

October 18, 2007

GODSPEED BROTHER.

OFFICER J.V. FIALA
DEPT OF DEFENSE POLICE

October 18, 2007

Officer Bell,
Thank-you for your service. The community of Jacksonville has lost one of its bravest and finest. We will always remember you as a hero. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

October 18, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. MAY GOD HOLD YOUR FAMILY IN HIS LOVING HANDS OF COMFORT.

TRF OFC G V DAUNHAUER
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICE

October 18, 2007

"All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language; and every chapter must be so translated...As therefore the bell that rings to a sermon, calls not upon the preacher only, but upon the congregation to come: so this bell calls us all: but how much more me, who am brought so near the door by this sickness....No man is an island, entire of itself...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."

Officer Tom Martin
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2007

It was a privilege to work with Offcier Bell. Officer Bell and his family will be in me and my family prayers. Officer White, Showdown Taskforce.

Patrol Officer M.D White 6467
JSO

October 18, 2007

I had the honor and privelege of supervising Scott on three different squads. I am deeply saddened today. Scott was an outstanding person and one of our best patrol officers. Being a police officer was not just a job to him, but a sense of duty. He had great instincts and was a very aggressive police officer. He was one of my favorites and will be sorely missed. However, I take comfort in knowing that he knew and accepted Jesus. Today, he is in the best place. Brother, you have served your country well. God bless!

Lt. Derrick Mitchell
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2007

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND FELLOW OFFICERS IN THE JSO FROM YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS IN NC.

OFFICER T COUGHLIN
WAKEMED POLICE DEPT

October 18, 2007

Best of wishes to the family. I grew up in Jacksonville so am very saddened to see one of my hometown hereos lost. I hope this email will bring joy to someone affected at this time.

Officer Kent Chalmers
Rexburg Police Department, Idaho

October 17, 2007

Fallen but never forgotten - Thank you for your service Sir.

P.O. Rice
UMKC PD

October 17, 2007