Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

December 15, 2007

To the Family and Friends of Deputy Sheriff Darral Keith Lane,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, please know that the law enforcement community is grieving with you and at the same time praying for you that you will find comfort in knowing that Darral is watching over all of us and he is preparing a place for all of us.....

Deputy Randall Potenza
Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida

December 15, 2007

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 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.

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 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 your time in Hell."

misty

December 15, 2007

May God be with the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Lane always. Our hearts are broken to hear of his passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your brave and dedicated service to both our country and to law enforcement, Sir...you will NEVER be forgotten!!!

CMPD Wife, Charlotte, NC

December 15, 2007

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY LANE. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM WITH HIS LOVE, AND A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. TO DEPUTY LANE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE TO YOUR DEPARTMENT AND TO YOUR COUNTRY. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 15, 2007

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Lane today and the days to follow. Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Darral Keith Lane.

J
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

December 15, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family.
We will never forget your sacrifice, Rest in Peace

Rosa Beattie Latzke
Wife of CHP Dean Beattie

December 15, 2007

Deputy Lane You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Not only did you defend our country but, you defended our way of life selflessly. God Speed Brother...

Corporal John McMahon
Utah Highway Patrol

December 15, 2007

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY LANE'S FAMILY AND THE RICHLAND CO S.O. DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. DEPUTY LANE IS A HERO AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

December 15, 2007

Godspeed Brother...Go in Peace

Det. R. Murphy

December 15, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

December 15, 2007

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

December 15, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 15, 2007

Deputy Lane,

Thank you sir for your service and giving the ultimate sacrifice, you are a True Hero and will not be forgotten. We pray your family, friends and co-workers find peace during these rough times and are thinking of them and will be remembering them also.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 15, 2007

THE MEMBERS OF THE 106 DETECTIVE SQUAD/NYPD WISH TO EXTEND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF DARRL LANE AND THE FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

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

December 15, 2007

You are not forgotten.

D. E. King
Munfordville KY P.D

December 15, 2007

Thank you for your service

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

December 15, 2007

Sir, Rest in peace.

Officer RM Taylor
DoJ

December 15, 2007

I met you once and all I remember is you had a presence. You looked sharp. After hearing of this fatal incident I am sure you did not just look like a good deputy. During the final hours of a night shift you were being diligent in your duty.
With such a father I am sure the fine sons you and Sheila raised will continue to make all the family and your RCSD family proud. 1SG your service with The Green Machine is appreciated. Rest easy the lines both blue and green will be held by those you positively influenced.

Line Doggie
Retired RCSD

December 15, 2007

Darral,
My thoughts and prayer's area with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

Motor Officer James Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

December 15, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Darral Lane as well as to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Deputy Lane, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda Fl

December 15, 2007

Thank you for your service civilan and military. Your sacrafice will not be in vain. Rest now my brother we will take the beat from here.

Pfc. Dan McElmurray
Wagener Police Dept. S.C.

December 15, 2007

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

December 15, 2007

Another sad day for America to lose another police officer. To the family of Deputy Lane, thank you for sharing him and may God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Most of us police officers love the job and I suspect that Deputy Lane passed away doing a job that he really wanted to do. To the RCSD, our thoughts and prayers are with you from Texas. Godspeed!

December 15, 2007

To my Brother Officer You are walking a beat on gold lined streets watching over all of us now God Bless.

Sgt. Walter S Williams
Clarksburg Police Dept. WV

December 15, 2007