Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Griffen.

RIP sir.

Wife of LEO
Marion County, TX

May 3, 2008

Thank you for your service and dedication to the people of Decatur County, and for helping to make it safer for them. May God be with your family at this time.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

May 3, 2008

Rest in peace. we thank you for your service, thoughts & prayers with family & co workers

Michael Hopkins
nephew of Po Rich Lendel eow 1/14/83

May 3, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept.

May 3, 2008

God bless Deputy Griffin and his family. Rest in peace and thank you for serving this great nation..........

MASTER TROOPER J.R. FLEMING
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

May 3, 2008

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

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

May 3, 2008

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Griffin's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

May 3, 2008

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"
Rest in peace my brother in blue. May god be with you and your family.

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD

May 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Griffin. May God comfort you all.
Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 3, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Departmetn, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Robert Griffin. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

May 3, 2008

He used to come and visit the radio room and he would tell stories about his life and serving his country. He was excited about getting his pilots license. Robert was a good friend and a great officer. He always seemed to take pride in his job. I saw him the day he passed because he came in at 6am that morning and my shift ended at 7am. He stopped by to say hello since they had just moved to day shift. My last words to him were "be careful" as it was to every officer that left the radio room. Robert you were a good friend and I miss you terribly. Rest in peace my friend.

Martha Reynolds
Decatur Grady 911

May 3, 2008

Robert was loved by all of the dispatchers in our 911 center. He always took the time out to stop by and check on us and he lightened the mood with his great sense of humor. I feel very fortune to have known SO22, Deputy Robert Griffin. He will be in our prayers.

Alaina Forshee, dispatcher
Decatur-Grady 911

May 3, 2008

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE 5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

May 2, 2008

Rest in peace Sheriff Griffin, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

May 2, 2008

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

May 2, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. GOD bless your family, you will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

May 2, 2008

You and your family are in our prayers. God bless!

Wife of Officer
Dothan Police Department

May 2, 2008

I will always remember your uncanny way of slipping in a joke to ease the tension when court got too heavy. I could tell from your dealings with our youth that you were truly a big man with a soft heart.
You glady helped us in getting Interstate kids back across the state line and took time to talk with the youth about bettering themselves. You are a kind man and I will fondly remember the talks we had about our kids, your family and your love of fishing.
God Bless your family and rest in peace. You will be missed.

Meredith Johnson
Decatur County Dept. of Juvenile Justice

May 2, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

May 2, 2008

Even though we never met we are all brothers, and today
We all mourn for you.
We shed a tear for you
We say a prayer for you
We salute you
We all thank you for being a part of the brother hood

May God bless you and your family and our brothers and
Sisters of the Decatur County Sheriff's Department

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

May 2, 2008

May you rest in eternal peace.My deepest sympathy to the members of Decatur County S.O. and to the family of Deputy Griffin.

OFFICER BRETT PRESTON
SNEADS POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 2, 2008

Greater love hath no man...in attempting to help save a life...it cost you yours...a selfless act...that marks a hero.

I offer my most sincere condolences...to your wife...your children...your mother...and all those...whose lives you touched.

May God's perpetual light...shine upon the soul...of Deputy Sheriff Robert Griffin...and may he rest...in His eternal peace...for having made the ultimate sacrifice...in serving and protecting...his community.

I pray that God will bless this family...with the graces needed...to cope with their grief...at this very sad time.

Keep the faith...knowing that someday...you will all be reunited...with your loved one.

With my deepest sympathy.

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

May 2, 2008

Deputy Griffin,may you go with God and rest in peace sir.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

May 2, 2008

To Deputy Griffin's Family:
We reach out to you with our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you as you go through the coming days. Our prayers are that God Himself will wrap His arms of love about you and hold you close!

Sgt. Dennis Knight (Retired)
Jefferson County, TX S.O.

May 2, 2008

To Deputy Griffin's family;
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you walk this difficult road. There will be many stops along the way: disbelief, great sadness, unanswered questions and eventually sweet memories. Just remember that each step is part of the journey to acceptance and finding a small measure of peace. May God bless and keep you within his protective embrace as you take those first steps.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La. E.O.W 6/9/07

May 2, 2008