Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May the department, Mrs Surles and the children hang on to the fact they all loved a true hero. Rest in peace Greg, you did a fine job and were very loved by all.
Colorado Springs PD Mom

Co Springs Detective's Mother
Mother of Detective

July 6, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother

Police Officer
Chicago P.D.

July 6, 2008

A good friend, father, and officer. My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray you watch over me and help me to stay safe on our street. You were loved Greg, and I will miss you.

Stephen Walker
Jackson Police Dept. MS

July 6, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother. Watch over from above as we take the watch. My condolences to you Family and the Pell City PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, Ny

July 6, 2008

GOD SPEED BRO.

SERGEANT
FLOWOOD POLICE DEPT

July 6, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 6, 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

July 6, 2008

I am shocked and saddened . Officer Surles is one of the finest in Saint Clair County.

I first met Greg in Odenville, Alabama. I un-expectantly found myself residing in Odenville and living with my brother. I accepted a quick job working third shift at the Exxon Food Mart intersecting 411 and Alabama Street. I had never worked as a cashier at a convenience store and certainly wasn’t keen on the 3rd shift . I was apprehensive with crime and robbery. As fate would have it , the store was held up. Officer Greg Surles of Odenville was off duty and listening as I telephoned in ( the friggin panic button did not work in the store).

He was the first to arrive and secure the location. Needless to say, I was extremely scared. Greg took control and I was able to finish my shift.

From that night on he would stop by and see how things were going. He would stop in and take a break, invite his cohorts to stop in and take breaks. I was greatly relieved and continued working.

During this time, I began to know Officer Greg as a person and a young man. His integrity and morals shined through. I held great admiration for this young man and the Mother and Father that raised him.

Time passed and I left Odenville. I now reside in Pell City and wanted to contact Greg a couple of yrs ago. I found him and was able to meet with not only him, but, with his wife, young daughter, mother-in-law, and one other relative. Yes, he invited me into his home.

I feel as though I have lost a Pell City family member. He was not only familiar with me, but , with my children as well. We are terribly saddened and can only think of how hard it is for his family right now.

God will give back to him what he gave many of us.

With sincerest regards and respect, Janet Bentley.

Janet Bentley
Friend

July 6, 2008

Greg I love you brother and I'll see you in heaven one day. Thank You for all you've done for me.

Kason Owen

July 6, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Officer Surles. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God bless.
Rest in Peace Brother!

Deputy Willard Ford (565)
Randolph County SO, Alabama

July 6, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

P.O. Pomilia
Lansing IL P.D.

July 6, 2008

Officer Greg Rest in peace brother, You have given the ultimate sacriface. May God comfort your wife and family and the entire Pell City Police Dept. You have fought a good fight and kept the faith.

Ptl. P.D Robbins
Forest City Police Dept. Forest City, NC

July 6, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

July 6, 2008

May you always rest in peace and know that you will never be forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

July 6, 2008

Rest in Peace brother. God Bless your family and the Pell City Police Department.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department

July 6, 2008

Rest in peace Office Surles...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

July 6, 2008

To the family and freinds of Officer Surles: We recently had one of the Officers in our district hit by a semi, thank God, he is recovering. You are all in our thoughts & prayers and know that, now, Greg is watching over you all. To his daughters-be very proud of your Dad, for he is a true hero.

Officer Drummond
Az. Dept. of Public Safety

July 6, 2008

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

July 6, 2008

Rest easy Greg and keep your eyes upon us from where you stand.You were a great officer,brother in law,and uplifting to be around.I will keep my eyes on your children and your family from this day on as well as my own.Love ya!

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Sgt.Roy Mullins
Brother In Law

July 6, 2008

Thanks for your service, God Bless and be with your wife and Children.

Cpl. Alan Corn
Henderson Co. Sheriff's Office - NC

July 6, 2008

RIP bro, may God look over you family.

Detective Gallaher
Peekskill Police

July 6, 2008

Rest in peace my brother Surles. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Surles Family.

Police Officer/Crime Scene Investigator
Birmingham Police Dept.

July 6, 2008

We will miss you Greg...but we will see you again.

Officer Pat Bishop Sr. #838
Pell City PD

July 6, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 6, 2008

greg was one of the finest officers i ever had the priveledge to work on the radio with. he was polite, clear of his wants and intentions and a fine police officer. he will be dearly missed and there will never be another like him. God bless his spirit and his family, especially his wife and children, and his uncle Terry Surles, also a fine man.

thank you

sandra whisenant
ex dispatcher

July 6, 2008