Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Greater love hath no man than to laydown his life for another.

You are a hero! Patrol the streets of Gold my brother! Godspeed.

Officer P. Brothers
Kissimmee Police Department

November 29, 2007

I might be retired but deep down I will always be a cop. I bleed every time we lose an officer. This is home. Rest in peace brother. May God give you your reward in heaven and may the Lord give strenth to your family and the family of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

Robert Frank
Retiered D/S PBC

November 29, 2007

Jonathan,
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 did not personally know Deputy Wallace, but we are brothers of the badge and our chosen profession. He died with my friend. He died with honor doing a job that many don't understand. It is with tremendous sadness that I place a mourning band over my badge today in memory of my friend and Deputy Wallace. 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

Peace be with you...

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

November 29, 2007

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

-George S. Patton


Rest easy, brother. You are missed.

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 Jonathan Wallace, We will forever be in debt to your service. 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

Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Agent Paul Bruno
Jupiter PD

November 28, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)

Joe Caragiulo
Miami Police(retired)

November 28, 2007

Wow. I am so sorry to hear of the loss. I am in the process of entering the Police Academy in Glen Burnie, MD., may I be half the Officer you were. Thank you for your courage I will try my hardest to fill your shoes. Thank you for serving. Rest in peace

Marlene
Citizen about to enter the Police Academy

November 28, 2007

Thank you, Deputy Wallace, for your service to the people of Florida and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
Citizen's Police Academy graduates

Janice Brown
civilian

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

November 28, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Wallace~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 Wallace!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

November 28, 2007

This incident is so traggic to all officers involved. Our hearts and prayers to the families of all officers at P.B.S.O. God Bless Deputy Wallace for his police service. He will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

November 28, 2007

My heart goes out to you, your family, and your co-workers. Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here.

Ofc. Joe Hunchard #1228
New Smyrna Beach Police Department (FL) - Delta Squad

November 28, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Wallace, I hope you always remember you died a hero and that we are forever grateful for your sacrifice.

B. Haapoja
WPD Reserve

November 28, 2007

Our condolences to the family,friends and Brother and Sister officers of Palm Beach County of Deputy Wallace. Deputy Wallace your a true Warrior may you rest in peace. A-Squad will dedicate its shift in your honor. God speed

A-Squad
Woodbridge PD Woodbridge CT

November 28, 2007