Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Brother, You walk the beat on heavens streets, we'll take this watch from here.....God Speed Brother

Officer David Pitts
Boaz POlice Dept.

July 10, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Officer RM Taylor
US DOJ

July 10, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!! REST IN PEACE!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

July 9, 2008

God be with your precious family, as they move on. May your memory be kept alive for your young children.

Wife of Montana Hwy. Patrolman
Montana Highway Patrol

July 9, 2008

Officer Surles, While I did not know you, I know what you were all about. Thannk-you for your service. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

July 9, 2008

My sympathies to Officer Surles' family, friends and colleagues. May God watch over them all. His chief said it well when he described Officer Surles with the following quote, "Greg held up to that with honor," Turley said. "He was one of our best. He treated the toughest suspects with dignity and respect, and volunteered with numerous programs. I have never known any officer to be more selfless, caring, kind and loving." He treated the toughest suspects with respect and dignity; that says a lot about the officer and the man.

SFC William L. Farrell
US Army, MP Ret.

July 9, 2008

On behalf of the staff at the Boston Police Academy I extend our deepest sympathy to Officer Surles family, friends and the memvers of the Pell City Police department. You will never be forgotten.

Patrolman Michael Kane
Boston Police Academy

July 9, 2008

May The God of All Creation grant you the peace you rightly deserve. My sincere condolences to the family of Officer Surles and the department family he leaves behind.

Rev. L.M. Hendrickson, Deputy Sheriff
Waushara County Sheriff's Office , Wisconsin

July 9, 2008

My heart goes out to all of you. I know how you feel. All of you are in my prayers and thoughts. Godspeed...

Intake Support Specialist Kim Pytlak
Pima County Sheriff's Department

July 9, 2008

I am honored you served the town I lived in. I met you once too breifly and am proud to say I know you. you earned your rest, brother.

Reserve Officer David Rich
Blountsville Police Dept.

July 9, 2008

To the family of this fine officer, you are forever in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Deputy Sonya Cooper

Deputy Sonya L. Cooper
Sebastian County Sheriffs Dept. Fort Smith, Arkansas

July 9, 2008

God Bless you and your family.

Sr Officer Ruiz
Manor Police

July 9, 2008

May God Bless and comfort your family and friends in their time of grief. Thank you, Officer Surles, for protecting our citizens! It will never be forgotten. May your daughters always know what a hero their daddy is! God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

July 8, 2008

Thank you for years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 8, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND PELL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF POLICE OFFICER KENNETH (GREG) SURLES. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

POLICE OFFICER KENNETH (GREG) SURLES YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

July 8, 2008

My heart breaks for your young family. My first husband was also killed when struck by a tractor trailer in 2001. I know the difficult days ahead for your family but I also know there are a lot of survivors praying for them. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them and carry them when they can't go on their own and that he will comfort them and help them find happiness & hope! God Bless You & your family young officer!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

July 8, 2008

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

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

July 8, 2008

"Thankless Job"


Every night I watch you prepare,
Getting the right style, look, and attitude.
Folding the creases over and over,
Then you have to set the mood.

You are not allowed to be joyous,
Nor are you allowed to lose your cool.
No matter how mind boggling or dangerous the call,
You must respond and deal with all kinds of fools.

The career you have chosen is thankless,
Few people respect what you do,
The benefits and pay aren't much per say,
Yet night after night you walk out that door.

People may say what would he do all that for,
Why would you risk your life as a career?
So our children, family, and friends can feel safe.
Otherwise, a world without law is a world living in fear.


Thank You Officr Surles for your service. RIP!!

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
Cousin of MPD Officer Keith Houts, Montgomery, Al. E.O.W 9-30-06

July 8, 2008

God Speed Warrior. My prayers are with the wife and kids left behind.To the family always know that your Daddy,Husband and son was a American Hero that did a job most are scared to do the the rest wouldn't know how. I am truly sorry for you pain.

Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

July 8, 2008

Police Officer Kenneth (Greg) Surles,

I read and am saddened by the circumstances of your death. It is a fact that one of our greatest threats in law enforcment is while driving our patrol vehicles and/or being present on the streets and highways. We can never be too alert while we attempt to preserve our life while we perform our duty of preserving the life of others. No amount of training or preparation can totally prevent this potential loss of life or serious injury. It can only be reduced by realizing that trying to keep ourselves safe is primary to keeping others safe. That you have met this terrible fate does not make you anything less than a true hero. You gave your life in the service of others. Nothing is more honorable. Nothing is more in compliance with our sworn duty to protect. And, nothing is more in obeyance with the commandment of our Creator. We who wear a badge and perform the same duties regret your sacrifice, grieve for your loved ones, and will always count you as a fellow soldier of the law.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Surles family and the Pell City Police Dept.

"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 judgment 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

Forensic Investigator
ADFS

July 8, 2008

On July 4th, you paid the ultimate sacrifice you laid down your life for your fellow man.


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 Pell City Police Department

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

July 8, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother.

Lieutenant
BOP

July 8, 2008

Thank You for your service...RIP.

Deputy
Ottawa County Sheriff

July 8, 2008

THOSE WE LOVE DO NOT GO AWAY,THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERY DAY,UNSEEN,UNHEARD,BUT ALWAYS NEAR,STILL LOVED,STILL MISSED,AND VERY DEAR! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Surles Family,and friends,also the Pell City Police Department

Police Officer Jeff Manfre
Vestavia Hills Police Department

July 8, 2008