Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother, thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

June 5, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 5, 2008

My heart and prayers are with Mrs. Tate, the children of Deputy Tate, family, friends and coworkers. May God be with you and guide you all through these troubled times. May his children grow up to know that their dad is a true HERO who will not be forgotten. God bless you all. Rest in peace Deputy Tate.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

June 5, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Deputy Sheriff Shane Tate. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

June 5, 2008

This morning, as I listened to the SO 3, officer safety bulletin, I was reminded of the poem, "Today part of America died". I wish to express my condolances to Officer Tate's family and the officers he stood beside. Lake County Indiana is far removed from S.E. Tennessee, but it hurts just the same. May God support and keep you safe. Yes, part of America died today, Lt. Raymond Lewis, Schneider, Indiana Police Department

Lt. Raymond Lewis
Schneider Indiana Police Dept.

June 5, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Shane Tate~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 Tate.

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

June 5, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

June 5, 2008

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO DEPUTY TATE'S FAMILY AND THE GRUNDY CO S.O. FOR THE LOSE OF TRUE HERO.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DEPUTY RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

June 5, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Greene County Sheriff's Department we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Tate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. May your service and sacrifice never be forgotten. Rest in peace my brother.

Lt. Wesley Holt
Greene County SO, TN.

June 5, 2008

May God bless Deputy Tate's family. I will also pray for his brothers and sisters at the Grundy County Sheriff's Office. I am truly sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service.

Deputy
Sheriff's Office

June 5, 2008

Thank you.

Police Wife

June 5, 2008

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

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

June 5, 2008

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

LT CAROLLO
NYPD

June 5, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

June 5, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Deputy Sheriff Shane Tate. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

June 5, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 5, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Tate. Our thoughts and prayers to all that knew him. God Bless him for his service to Grundy County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

June 5, 2008

I shudder to think what this country would be like without these brave men and women of law enforcement "doing their job". Thank you for your service, I honor you, and my condolences to your family and friends.

June 5, 2008

God bless Deputy Tate, his family, and friends, during this time sorrow. Thank you Deputy Tate for service to your country, state, and community that you served faithfully. My prayers are with your friends and family during this time of need. Sincerely Deputy Minchew #1703 Bibb County Sheriff Dept. Macon, GA

Deputy Minchew
Bibb County Sheriff Department (GA)

June 5, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Altus Police Department, our condolences to the friends, family and coworkers of Deputy Tate. Rest easy brother.

Officer Brad Edmonds
Altus Police Department, OK

June 5, 2008

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
We offer our prayers and thoughts during this sad time for all who knew Deputy Tate.
Another person shot by a coward who had no value for life. If they will deliberately kill and officer those people will kill anyone.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL BECAUSE YOU ARE THE HEROES WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE EVERYDAY.
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson

June 5, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Sgt. Kenneth Hill's daughter LAPD

June 5, 2008

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 just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 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."

Author Unknown

A Citizen

June 5, 2008

Verry sad for him and his grieving family

June 5, 2008

Your wife and children are in my prayers. Rest with God now my brother.

Deputy Patrick Clark
Barrow County Sheriff's Office

June 5, 2008