Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Manuel in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

November 29, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

November 29, 2007

Dep. Manuel, Thank you for your service, we will never forget you.

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company in St. Louis, St. Louis County DSN 2966 retired

November 29, 2007

.....there are no words , brother rest.....we have the watch from here..............

off. val pickens
b'ham pd/ b'ham , al

November 29, 2007

What a tragic way to loose 2 of our own but it shows just how dangerous our jobs are! Rest in Peace.

Cpl. Larry LaMee
LaGrange GA PD

November 29, 2007

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of each Deputy. I can not imagine the sarrow that the entire community must be feeling. God bless!

Sgt. Borrero
Beaumont PD

November 29, 2007

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Manuel’s family as well as the members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

November 29, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOUR A TRUE HERO AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

OFFICER
CLEARWATER PD

November 29, 2007

To the family and friends of Officer Manuel ~

I pray for each of you to find the strength to get through these next few days. I hope that you will find peace and comfort in each other. The sacrifice made will never be forgotten.

Much love and prayers,
Chrissy Henley

Chrissy Henley, Surviving Spouse
William A Henley, Suffolk VA PD, EOW 3/19/05

November 29, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

November 29, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 29, 2007

Dear Lord please give the strengh to this Officers family friends and the family of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office to get through this terrible time. Please reward this Angel, who protected us during life in heaven.

Robert Frank
Retireed D/S PBC

November 29, 2007

11-28-07 It is a very sad day in the world today when a law enforcement agency loses to good police officers. Rest in peace. God be with you and your families.

Deputy Sheriff {Retired]
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

November 29, 2007

Donta,
You gave the ultimate sacrifice, one that will never be forgotten. May the Lord be with your loved ones who will always feel comfort knowing that you will be watching over them from above. Godspeed my brother.

Deputy Sheriff
DPS- Sheriff Division Hawaii

November 29, 2007

I remember the first time I met Donta. I worked foe the Belle Glade Police Department and we had a small riot at the intersection of Southwest 8th Street and Southwest Avenue E. As we were trying to clear the crowd PBSO showed up to help. I was walking beside a SUV and at the back end of the vehicle I saw this head above the roof line. The man was huge and I thought to myself, "this is going to hurt real bad." Then he emerged around the back corner and I saw the Palm Beeach County Sheriff's patch. I remember thinking, "thank God, he's on our side." He had a shotgun in his hands and it looked so small. He said to me, "hi, my name is Donta but everyone calls me tree." The corner cleared rather quickly when he racked the forend of that Remington. I saw Donta many more times after that and am very proud to have served along side of him in one of the most challenging areas to patrol in this country. It is with tremendous sadness that I place a mourning band over my badge as I set out to work this morning. I count myself very lucky to have known Donta and can only hope that he knows how much I valued his friendship. Rest in peace Brother.

"To fight when others fold, Pursue while others retreat, Conquer while others quit, and make right when all else is wrong."

Police Officer Steven Sawyers #421
Monroe Police Department (NC)

November 29, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

November 29, 2007

rest in peace

Patrolman
Brush Colorado PD

November 29, 2007

Peace be with you...

Natalie Jensen
CSPD Det. Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

November 29, 2007

“My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest In Peace Brother! We have the watch...

Fellow Officer

November 29, 2007

May God comfort you in your huge loss. He is close to
the brokenhearted. We wait in hope for the Lord. He is our help & shield. In Him our hearts rejoice for we trust in His holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, as we put our hope in You.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 29, 2007

Rest in peace.

MIAMI 911 DISPATCHER

November 29, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

November 28, 2007

Deputy Donta Manuel, your service will never be forgotten, we will take it from here.

Officer Jimmy Lee
Genoa Police Department

November 28, 2007

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

November 28, 2007

Donta it was an honor working next to you in Belle Glade, I will miss you brother.

Deputy R. Mangold
PBSO

November 28, 2007