Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service Deputy Sheriff Triplett..My prayers go out to your family, both at home and on the job. Rest in Peace, Sir you will not be forgotten.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

December 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dep. Michael Triplett and the men and women of the Washington County SO. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD - Florida

December 3, 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

December 3, 2007

"It is not how he died, but how he lived that makes him a hero."

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers, citizens and all that knew this Deputy. May they find comfort in knowing that law enforcement officers all over the world will forever recognize this man and never forget the sacrifice he has made.

Deputy B. O'Dell #155
Douglas County Sheriff's Office - Roseburg, Oregon

December 3, 2007

rest in peace brother

DEPUTY DJ FETKENHOUR
OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (MI)

December 3, 2007

God bless you.

P.O. Dunn
Chesterfield Mo

December 2, 2007

Thank you for protecting and Serving.

May God Bless and Watch Over you, Your Family and coworkers during this time of hardship.

May they always remember what you stood for in life, and the sacrifice that you gave in service to this country.

My Prayers go out to your family and coworkers.

Tom in Utah

Utah Gang Graffiti Meth Researcher
L.E.O candidate

December 2, 2007

Mike,
I didn't know you to long,but always remember when we tested together for another department. You were a great guy and will be deeply missed. God Bless You and Your Family. I know you will be watching over all of us.

God Bless You!

DEPUTY ANGIE MACKLEY
STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT

December 2, 2007

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is dimished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear.
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, county, city and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it's a symbol that they all proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don't come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is dimished,
an officer's final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it's our greatest fear.
and once again, I hold back a tear.

Deputy Matt Ballew
Ste. Genevieve County SD

December 2, 2007

Deputy Triplett,
Thank you for helping to make this a better place to live. May you now rest in peace Brother.

Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD - Nashville, Tennessee

December 2, 2007

THE MEMBERS OF THE 106 DETECTIVE SQUAD / NYPD WISH TO EXTEND SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF MICHAEL TRIPLETT, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

DETECTIVE THOMAS RYAN
106 DETECTIVE SQUAD / NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 2, 2007

god bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

December 2, 2007

To a Fallen Partner:

Trip, I'm lost for works to say, there's nothing I can say that will ease all our pain. All I can say is Trip.....

We'll cover your watch from here........

Deputy Jared Heath
Washington County Sheriff's Office

December 2, 2007

Rest in Peace,Brother. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Washington County. To all the officers of the Washington County Sheriff's Department,please accept my condolences.

Sgt.BR Sexton
Okla.Dept.of Corrections

December 2, 2007

Thank you for your service.

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

December 2, 2007

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

December 2, 2007

Trip,
God speed brother. I remember when you came down to Cape to do ride alongs while you were in the academy. We talked for hours and it was clear to see that you were born to wear the badge. God bless you and your family. Take care buddy, we will take the watch from here.

K-9 Deputy Josh Smith
Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff Dept.

December 2, 2007

I send my depest sympathy to the family. Trip u will be deeply missed. I hope that when my watch is over ill find you standing post at heavens gates. Though I barely knew you and only spoke with you a few times, you where, are and will forever be my brother till the end.

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officer nick hedrick
viburnum p.d., viburnum mo.

December 2, 2007

God Bless you Deputy Triplett. We will never forget you.

Gillock

December 2, 2007

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

December 1, 2007

God Bless you brother...Rest in Peace....

Zone Sergeant
New York State Police

December 1, 2007

Deputy Triplett,
I am so sorry to learn of this tragedy. May you rest easy knowing that you made a profound difference in this world. Your bravery and committment will always be remembered. Thank you, sir.

Pennsylvania citizen

December 1, 2007

Thank you for your bravery and courage that helped to make this world a better place. Your legacy will live forever through your family and freinds. You shall never be forgoten and my you rest in peace.

Ofc. John Fazio
Port St. Lucie Police Department, FL

December 1, 2007

Godspeed Brother...Go in peace

Det. R. Murphy

December 1, 2007

DS Triplet; Rest in peace my brother. Your gone but will never be forgotten!Now go work for God's police and protect us all. God bless your family also.

Sgt. Tom Ginty
NYC DEP PD

December 1, 2007