Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the lord guide and comfort the family of Officer Bell. You and the family at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Department are in my thoughts and prayers. Patrol the streets of heaven and watch over us officer Bell.

South Dakota Trooper
SDSP

October 17, 2007

RIP brother.

Officer Alan Davis
Gainesville Police Department

October 17, 2007

Although we did not know one another, I am deeply saddened by losing a brother in such a way. It saddens me that you dedicated so much of your life to serving our country and ensuring the liberties for all free men, even men such as the one who took your life. Just know you leave behind a legacy only others dream of being worthy of leaving.
Rest In Peace.

Sgt. T.L. Callahan
JSO

October 17, 2007

It hurts to know that you left this earth but I know that you are in a place far greater than we can imagine. Thank you for the support that you gave when your were here and I look forward to the same when I see you again.

Police Officer M.D.Peterson
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

October 17, 2007

Scott, thank you for your service to our community and for being the friend that you were to so many. May you rest in peace.

To his family, friends, and fellow brothers in blue, Scott was a good officer and a good man and has forever touched our lives. He will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.

Angie
Wife of JSO Officer N. E. Butler

October 17, 2007

Scott "had your back" at work. He was a hard worker and didn't take anything from anybody. He was an agressive officer that took his oath and his job seriously. He kept in good physical shape to do his job to the best of his ability and he had a way with words that will be missed.

Later brother...

Officer M.W.Crawford
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

October 17, 2007

I extend my condolences to the family of Officer Scott Eric Bell. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden and sorrow, and that it may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share his loss.

Respectfully

Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol
Imperial Ca.

Patrol Agent Giancarlo Pinero
U.S. Border Patrol

October 17, 2007

I met Scott when he first came to my squad in Zone 2. I was a sergeant and he was brand new as a JSO police officer. He was very active from the beginning and sometimes I had to try to slow him down, so he wouldn't get himself hurt.
As a Squad, we would go in a back room and pray for God's protection and wisdom before roll call. Scott would always join us in prayer. He never really wanted to talk about God other than to say he had his own relationship with God.
I transferred from the squad and went to Zone 3. I did not see Scott anymore for a few years and then one day when I was visiting Sgt. T. K. Waters at his home in the northside, he appeared in the neighborhood in his patrol car. He was grinning ear to ear. Scott told me he had received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and he just went on and on about how great it was to be 'saved'.
I tell you all this because I receive great comfort knowing that my brother in Jesus Christ, Scott Bell, is happier now than he has ever been dancing on the streets of gold in heaven. If Scott could come back, but he wouldn't, he would ask all of you to make that same decision he did (Romans 10:9-10) because we all will face judgment someday. For the Christian 'The Judgment Seat of Christ' (2 Cor 5:10, For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.)and for those of you who reject Jesus Christ 'The White Throne Judgment' (Rev 20:11-15, And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.)
Scott's death is not in vain. It is a testimony of what Jesus Christ can do for you. Will you see Scott in Heaven? I will. (Rev 22;20) "Surely I come quickly: Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus."

Lt. Roger M. Highcove Sr.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

October 17, 2007

Scott,

I spent some time with some of your K9 Officers, doing some training in Jacksonville some years ago. They were some of the most professional officers that I have worked with and from reading your reflections, so were you. May God Bless You, Your Family, and your Brother and Sisters Officers at the Sheriff's Office. God has taken you home for his reasons and know you can begin your eternal life. Our lives on this earth are but a blink of an eye. I know you will watch over my buddy Jeff Lenz and the other officers left behind. Tell St. Michael to keep his watch over all Police Officers, times are getting tougher.

Darron Sparks
Dogs Against Drugs/Dogs Against Crime

October 17, 2007

THANK YOU FOR FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

October 17, 2007

Thank-you for your dedicated service. Now my brother rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

October 17, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Bell...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

October 17, 2007

Rest in peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Tony Riffel
Bonner County, Idaho Sheriff's Office

October 17, 2007

To the friends and family of Officer Scott Eric Bell:

I am sorry for your loss. Just know that Scott did not die in vain. He died a hero and know that he is at peace.


“The Final Inspection”
The policeman stood and faced his 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 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 awful 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 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 quietly for the judgment of his God. “Step forward now, policeman. You’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven’s streets. You’ve done your time in hell.” –Author unknown

Deputy Adam Burns
Broward County Sheriff's Office

October 17, 2007

Officer Bell your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now Brother. May you now rest in peace. God Bless your family and friends.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

October 17, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

October 17, 2007

On 10-12-07, my agency lost a Trooper and a close friend. During these times, it is when law enforcement around the United States come together. Scott, thank you for your service. Your family and police department have my thoughts and prayers. Go patrol the streets in heaven and be proud of your service. God bless and rest in peace. We will take it from here.

Trooper Darrell Aulston
Colorado State Patrol

October 16, 2007

brother, May God take you in his arms, thank you for all that you have done to protect us. You are a shining star.

officer w. j. wakefield
montgomery county md homeland security

October 16, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER BELL'S FAMILY AND THE JACKSONVILLE S.O. DURING THE DIFFICULT TIME. MAY THESE PRAYERS BRING COMFORT TO ALL EFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

October 16, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER SCOTT ERIC BELL. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER NIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER SCOTT ERIC BELL YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

October 16, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

October 16, 2007

Scott,

Rest in peace sir, and know that your job was "DONE WELL." My heart felt condolences go out to your family at home and work. Also know that you and your work ethic were thought highly of by your peers and you will not be forgotten.


The Police Officer's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, His comforting hand reduces fear to naught; He makes me walk through streets of crime, But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod, And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God," He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul, For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door, I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more; For Thou art with me every step of the way, As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me, As I work daily among life's enemies; He gives me authority to uphold the law, And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, Each day of my life through eternity; As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...," When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Officer R.M. Sessions "Tad"
Jacksonville Sheriffs Office

October 16, 2007

Ofc. Bell,

We did not know each other, but you are the most recent Florida Officer to die in the line of duty, in this increasingly difficult year for Law Enforcement. The Bunnell Police Department will be mourning the loss of another brother. Our thoughts go out to your family, and we appreciate the years that you gave serving your community, and Law Enforcement in general.

Our Deepest Condolences,
Ofc. Hristakopoulos
Bunnell Police Department

Ofc. Hristakopoulos
Bunnell Police Department

October 16, 2007

Thank you.

Grateful citizen

October 16, 2007

From one of your class mates (12-99) You will be missed, thanks for all you did and the price you paid. Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family.

PTLM J.E. ANDERSON 7870
JSO

October 16, 2007