Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is so unfortunate that two people who were protecting so many could be murdered by some of the same people they were willing to die for anyway. I used to work for Dekalb and so this hits very close to home. I pray for the families of these officers and I hope that a higher power can bestow a comfort upon them that we on Earth can't. I agree that Officer Barker and Bryant are heroes. I thank them personally and I pray that they know how much all of us love them. They truly are now safe and can no longer be attacked, ambushed, or harmed. We have to find a way to take comfort in that.

To the family: He knows that you love him and he is still here with you, just in a different form. I pray for you continuously. God Bless.

To Dekalb Police Officers: I pray for you daily as I do for my own officers. God Bless you. You are loved though it is not often shown to you. I personally want you all to know this. From my heart to yours, you are also appreciated and respected. Please be safe and continue to protect those who need you.

- #622 Chamblee PD

#622
Chamblee Police

January 16, 2008

“In The Line Of Duty”
In Memory Of All Police Officers
Who Have Been Called To Make The Ultimate Sacrifice

What is the meaning of "In The Line Of Duty"
It means that an officer made the Ultimate sacrifice.
It means that someone took an officers life.
A hero has fallen. Officers who gave their all
To protect and serve us
Have been killed by someone whom they swore
To protect and serve.
It means that their badge will no longer be on their chest
And they will join "The Best Of The Best"
It means that family and friends are left behind
To deal with the lost of a loved one.
Only having the memories of that loved one
Close to their hearts. Something no one can ever take away.
It means that family members will stand at the officers grave
And wonder why... Why would someone take an officers life
And leave them there to die?
If we only knew. Today an officer will place their badge on their chest
To fulfill the dreams of heroes killed "In The Line Of Duty"
Here we are again to pay our respects to an officer who was doing the kind of work he loved and his life was taken away by a split second by someone who did not have a bit of respect for another's life.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
CC-Pirate Internet Radio

January 16, 2008

MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND YOUR PARTNER. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 16, 2008

Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, N.Y.

January 16, 2008

God be with you my brother

Detective III
LAPD

January 16, 2008

At times like this, we all grieve..
I too know how you feel as two of our officers were assassinated the same way last April, walking through an apartment complex, not even seeing it coming.
I work off duty as your officers did, thinking, "When and if this will happen to me."
My wife and I send our prayers and mourn your loss. To the Dekalb County Police and all fellow officers remain strong and remember the "Family of Blue" is with you in mourning all over the U.S.

Officer BL Wakeland
Charlotte/Mecklenburg NC Police Dept

January 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are 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

January 16, 2008

RIP

January 16, 2008

I cannot begin to imagine how this tragedy has affected the Dekalb County Police Department to lose two of your finest. My prayers to the family and friends of your fallen officer. God Bless you Officer Barker.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

January 16, 2008

To my fellow brother in blue from Georgia, may you rest in peace. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Dekalb County Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

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

January 16, 2008

It is so tragic that Officer Barker and his partner were gunned down by a couple of cowards. God bless them for their service to Dekalb County Police Dept. Officer Barker's family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace dear brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (Ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

January 16, 2008

These were two of my brother's from my agency and it hurts worse than any other Oficer Down Memorial that I have read in the past. This will be two of five fellow Officer's that I have personally lost (four in the line of duty) since I've been with Dekalb County. Like the other three officer's before them these two men were father's. I kiss my little one's goodbye everytime I leave the house just in case and with today's events it breaks my heart that these men will never see there children again. Also today while out on the crime scene what really touched my heart most was that I saw surrounding agencies in the Atlanta metro area(APD,GSP Gwinnett,Doraville,Marta,Dekalb Marshall's and Sheriff Department as well as the Fed's FBI,ATF and US Marshall's) come together as brother's and sister's in an attempt in catching these heartless killers. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers and forgive me if I forgot to mention your agency.................... Its not what these men did that made them hero's its how they live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JC Senter #2145
Dekalb County Police Dept.

January 16, 2008

On behalf of our Academy class, thank you for your unselfish service and for the sacrifice you made. God speed, Sir.

Recruit Evans
Arlington, TX. PD - Class 35

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace...

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

January 16, 2008

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, we send our deepest condolences. This tragic loss leaves a void with all your brothers/sisters from throughout this country.

May God Bless your families, friends, and fellow members of the Dekalb COunty Police Department.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department, Fl

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace knowing you did all you could.

Master Deputy Dave Bradford
Wake County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit

January 16, 2008

RIP and may the killers be brought to justice

PO Harris
NYPD

January 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and co-workers.

Trooper E.D. Brown Jr.
Virginia State Police

January 16, 2008

Can't believe Sunday was the last time I'll ever see you. Thank you for your sacrafice. You'll truely be missed. Say hi to Step for me.

BB
friend

January 16, 2008

You paid the price that we all in this fraternal organization dread to do! It is one price that I refuse to pay, however, if it is God will then I will pay without any hesitation or reservation! Unfortunately it was time for you to pay the ultimate sacrifice! I appreciate the payment and service that you have made! Rest assure that your life and sacrifice will not be forgotten! We will find the individuals who are responsible for this senseless and heartless act. They also will pay for their worthless and cowardless actions! Until we patrol again:
Rest in Peace! Thanks for everything! Service well done! Mission Accomplishment!

Ofc Reddick
Henry County Police Dept, Georgia

January 16, 2008

God Bless You. We will never forget.

Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff's Office

January 16, 2008

May god bless you and your family.

Marakovits

January 16, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

January 16, 2008

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family Officer Barker. There is a special place in heaven for you.

Atlanta, GA citizen

January 16, 2008

Thankyou OFFICER BAKER for your service to your community.Rest in peace as we carry on in your name, you are a true hero to us all. God bless your family and friends and especially your co workers who will tract these 2 scum bags down for you. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 16, 2008