Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will truly be missed Greg. You are one of the best people I have ever met in my life...you were hilarious, good hearted, a great father, a great friend...you truly cared about people and that's what made you so special. I am honored to have had you as a friend. Kaleb and I love you and are going to miss you so much.

Christine Thomas
friend

July 5, 2008

Rest easy BROTHER.... we have the watch now.

Corporal D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly Police Department

July 5, 2008

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE WIFE AND KIDS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF OFFICER SURLES. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH HIS LOVE, MERCY, AND PEACE. OFFICER SURLES, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 5, 2008

my prayers are with your family. no worries, they will be taken care of...........

retired Hialeah PD, FL

July 5, 2008

To Officer Surles wife, children and staff of the Pell City Police. Finding words that can comfort at such a time our
more than difficult, often impossible. I remember the soul
wrenching pain when I lost my youngest child at 14 years of age. One thing I remember is that my world stopped. I found
it impossible to understand how the sun could still shine,
birds could sing, and the moon dared to come up when my whole world had seemed to end. But someone gave me this simple
analogy that gave comfort and I hope it brings you comfort in your grief. The healing process takes time and you can’t get there without pain. It’s going
to hurt and it’s going to hurt for a long time. Grief isn’t forever, even though
it feels like it. As long as you love someone and they are absent from you,
you will grieve. Grief is caused by loss and until that day when you are
miraculously reunited, you will grieve for them. But that day WILL come.
God promised. Grief isn't forever, but LOVE is.

1 Corinthians 13:8 states, “Love never dies.” There will come a time when
you will be reunited with your loved one.
Keep that appointed time close in your thoughts to help you get through the
tough times. You can do this. Your life may never again be the same, but it
can still be a very good life. God still has many good things planned for you.
Another of His promises found in Jeremiah 2:9!

I lost my little boy and I tell you the pain was so great I truly believed that pain
that gripped deep into my soul would literally kill me. Then came a day more horrible
where I realized that I would not die, but would instead have to learn to live with
this soul wrenching pain. Unable really to function from the dark fog I could grasp
little. Initially I could understand one small thing. I hope it is of some help to you.

Officer Surles entrance to heaven is not the end of life,
any more than a cocoon is the end of the life of the caterpillar.

What the caterpillar believes
is the End of the World,
the butterfly knows
is the Beginning!
Hold tight to that

Mother of an Arizona Police Officer

July 5, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Surles and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Surles, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Surles is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent
FBI New York

July 5, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Surles.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 5, 2008

Officer Surles,
You paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting and serving your community and this country, and we are forever in your debt. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace now brother, we'll take it from here.
"HEROES LIVE FOREVER"

Sgt Josh Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

July 5, 2008

I am sadden for the lost of Brother Kenneth Greg Surles, I send my deepest Condolences to his family, Agency and friends!
I would like to say thank you for a job well done, We got your watch now! Rest In Peace Brother Surles!

Det.Sgt. Albert McDonald
MD D.P.S.C.S.- S.E.R.T.

July 5, 2008

The troughts and prayers of my family are with your family. I can only imagine the pain your wife is feeling right now. I have daughters of my own, and could not imagine the growing up without their dad. Your sacrafice will be a lasting tribute to them, they will forever be proud of their dad.
Rest in Peace.

Trooper Drummond
New York State Police

July 5, 2008

RIP brother, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and co-workers.

Sgt Sean Ronan
Chicago P.D.

July 5, 2008

Our prayers are with the family and co workers at this very sad time. Our Lord has all of us under his watch. Take rest in him!

Police Officer Peter Daly
N.Y.C.P.D. (Transit Division)

July 5, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Kenneth Surles~ 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 aorund you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Surles.

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

July 5, 2008

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9)

Patrol the streets of heaven well, we'll all join you someday.

Sgt. J. O'Toole
Louisville Metro Police, KY

July 5, 2008

My heart goes out to the family and co-workers of Officer Surles. I know too well your pain and your loss and I pray for strength and comfort in the coming days. I will keep you in my prayers. Officer Surles, thank you for your dedication and service. May you rest in peace with your brothers and watch over us in heaven.

Former Dispatcher, Pam Smith
Autauga County Sheriff's Office, Prattville, Alabama

July 5, 2008

MAY OUR PRAYERS BRING COMFORT TO OFFICER SURIES' FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE PELL CITY PD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DEPUTY RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

July 5, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

July 5, 2008

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Pell City Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

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

July 5, 2008

Rest in peace my brother your work here is done, We worked
on the same shift for over three years and your policing skills was amazing, but I will always remember you for your heart it did not matter what type of person we were dealing with you were always able to befriend them gain there trust and you always treated them with respect. you will be deeply missed by myself and every lawenforcement officer who knew you.

Sergeant Sam McGffie
Pell City Police Department

July 5, 2008

I intended to leave a reflection for Officer Francis CPD but was shocked to find another name added so soon what a terrible tragedy. To all the officers in Pell City PD and the state of Alabama a heartfelt condolence from Chicago who understands all too well what everyone of you is going through. To the family of Officer Surles nothing can ease the sadness and pain you feel but know that you are in the prayers of hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers in the entire country.

P.O.CPD

July 5, 2008

Officer Surles

May the Good Lord bring comfort to your wife and little ones...
Our hearts break for their loss. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brigitte Targosz-
Wife of fallen Officer Rob Targosz E.O.W. 4/30/06

Brigitte Targosz

July 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, Officer Surles. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice, you will never be forgotten. May your precious daughters always remember that their daddy is a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

July 5, 2008

I didn't know Greg as well as some folks around here except for 22'n here and there for the past few years, usually at Henson's Garage, but from the conversations we had I could tell he was a great guy. I know his Parents, Sister and Brother-In-Law well and they are just wonderful people. My heart goes out to them along with his wife and children. May God Bless Them through this trying time and give them the strength to carry on.
Rest In Peace 828.

Ed Hampton-Reserve Deputy
St. Clair County S.O.

July 5, 2008

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless your family and friends.

First Class Deputy J. Bennett
Wake County Sheriffs Office, Raleigh NC

July 5, 2008

God Bless Brother you are now with all our Brothers and Sisters guarding the gates of Haven,

SWAT Jim David Ret,
Philadelpphia Police

July 5, 2008