Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It is very sad when a law enforcement officer is lost, even more heart breaking when it hits this close to home. Thank you for your service. A teammate mentioned he attended the academy with you and another one mentioned meeting you at a training class. All had kind words. Thank you for your service. My condolences to your family, friends, and co-workers.

Anonymous
MPPD

August 7, 2008

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO DEPUTY COMPTON'S FAMILY AND HE COLLETON CO S.O. DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY THE LORD BE ALL EFFECTED BY THE TRAGEDY.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DEPUTY RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

August 7, 2008

Again, a piece of America has died and we bury another of our heros. THANK YOU, Deputy Compton, for protecting US. We will not forget! May your children always know that you are, and will always be, an American HERO! God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

August 7, 2008

my deepest respect and thoughts go to you,your family and fellow officers,thanks for keeping this world safer!rest in peace! belgium(europe)

francky wygers
security officer

August 7, 2008

May you rest in peace brother, your watch is over. May you also rest assured that we will find and bring the persons responsible to justice.

PATROLMAN
SC

August 7, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 7, 2008

Deputy Compton,
Your community and this nation are forever in your debt. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace hero, we'll take it from here. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Josh Nyce
Broward Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2008

Oh Dennis, I always knew you would do great things, My condolences to your family! Thank you for walking through part of life with me, and introducing me to new things like bowling and KISS. You will be missed forever and ever.

Lifelong friend Polly Roark
"cousins"

August 7, 2008

I was Dennis' Class Leader during Basic Class 500. We all called him Jay Leno. He was always cracking jokes and having fun. He talked many times how being a Police Officer was his life's ambition. I understand the desire to wear the uniform and serve. It gets in the blood and turns you blue and you can never get away from it. I will miss you brother. You made a difference, you stood between good and evil and said, "Not on my watch!"

John Baird
Department Of Natural Resources/Class leader during Police Academy

August 7, 2008

It breaks my heart to see another hero lost in the line of duty! My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Know that you are not alone in the terrible time and we will honor Deputy Compton. He will never be forgotten. It is a long road ahead, but I hope you can find strength in the support from everyone around you. Rest in peace Deputy Compton!

Jennifer Fenelli
Sister in law to John Miller CHP EOW 11-16-07

August 7, 2008

Compton we just had talke a couple of weeks before this happen and when I heard the news tears just fell from my eyes. I was thinking we just had told eachother to be safe out there and call one another if we ever need anything. I just can't believe this has happen I just can't come to grabs with it. You are my brother not only in law enforcement, but in life. I just think back when we were down in columbia taken those test every friday studying everyday together just to make sure that we had the information we needed to pass the test. I will never forget you and you will always hold a place in my heart. Until we meet again. Your brother Deputy Courtney Smith

Deputy Courtney Smith
Greenwood County Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2008

as a fellow lawenforcement you have the deepest of sypathies from me and my family. rest easy my brother your tour of duty is over and a new one has begun.god bless your your family our prayers are with you

captain k.h. russell
bamberg county sheriffs office

August 7, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother. My thoughts are with your family and fellow officers during this most difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

August 7, 2008

Deputy Compton you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Colleton County Sheriff's Office. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 7, 2008

I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY HEART FELT PRAYERS BY ALL OF THE COMMUNITY IN SMOAKS TO DEPUTY COMPTON'S FAMILY. THANK YOU DENNIS FOR YOUR SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY...YOU ARE A HERO... YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NEVER LEAVE OUR HEARTS.

padgett family
sunflower dr resident

August 7, 2008

Deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dep Compton, and may you take comfort knowing that - like Constable Bailey's murder last year - all of your fellow Lowcountry LEO's will not rest until your killer is brought to justice.
I worked the perimeter for several hours Wednesday morning, along with a massive response of other officers, and one thing which was extremely evident was the huge respect and esteem for this deputy displayed by his colleagues at the scene. I never had the honor to meet him, but hope that his sacrifice will not be forgotten by the citizens he protected and for whom he made the ultimate sacrifice.

RIP, Dep Compton..

Chas Deputy
Chas Co Sheriff's Ofc

August 7, 2008

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr Moore 3176
FWPD

August 7, 2008

First, let me say to the family of Deputy Compton, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. I know the pain sometimes seems unbearable. My husband and I have experienced the pain that you are feeling. I wish that I could tell you that it will get better but I would be making a false satement to you.

We lost our only child Officer Shane Miller of the Tabor City Police Dept. on May 15, 2004. He was killed in a high speed chase within 6 hours as a police officer, first day on the job. We as parents will never ever over this.

Our prayers will be with you each and every day. Please put your trust in the Lord because that is the only way that you can survive. I know that you will have lots of friends from the force and family members that will help try and make life more bearable. EMS families stick together during times like this.

TONY & SUE MILLER
FATHER & MOTHER OF
OFFICER SHANE MILLER
EOW MAY 15, 2004

Anonymous

August 7, 2008

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Compton'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 C.O.P.S. 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 goes 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

August 7, 2008

G-d Speed My Brother

UC
ODPS Inv Unit

August 7, 2008

Deepest regrets and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Compton, and to the Colleton County Sheriff's Office.

St. Michael be with you.

On behalf of the NYS University Police Brockport

Ptl. M.A. Ryan
NYS University Police Brockport

August 7, 2008

I have known deputy compton for over 30 years. My world was shattered when I received the news. However because he touched so many lives he will live on forever.
Rest in Peace my dear friend!

stacie

August 7, 2008

DEPUTY SHERIFF COMPTON, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU.

DETECTIVE CHARLES FREITAG
NYPD 23 PCT. DETECTIVE SQD.

August 7, 2008

Heart felt sympathies to all of Deputy Comptons friends and family. May he RIP for a heroes has gone home. GOD SPEED BROTHER
Det. LD Calhoun
Naugatuck PD
Naugatuck CT

Detective Larry calhoun
Naugatuck Ct PD

August 7, 2008

Rest in Peace.....

Patrolman
New Hartford Police Department, NY

August 7, 2008