Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace....

Pennsylvania
Patrolman

August 7, 2008

To the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Compton, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you are proud of him and he is my hero! I know this is so raw right now, but I hope the following poem will help. It has when I have lost someone I loved. Thanks to all who were a uniform that protect and serve us. May they never be forgotten!

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die

Haywood County , NC citizen

August 7, 2008

DENNIS, NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE SORROW I FEEL. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN NOW. YOUR FREINDS AND LEO FAMILY WILL DO OUR PART TO HELP YOUR FAMILY CARRY ON. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU FOR WATCHING OVER COLLETON COUNTY AND MY FAMILY WHILE I AM ON DUTY AND AWAY FROM HOME.

SGT. D. HANLEY
ST. GEORGE PD. SC.

August 7, 2008

A HERO may be gone....A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P. May your killer be found and exterminated

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

August 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are will Deputy Sheriff Compton's family. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

August 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Compton. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God speed and God bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

August 7, 2008

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NYPD

August 7, 2008

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NYPD

August 7, 2008

Rest in peace my brother a job well done.

Capt. Corey Giles
Private Security

August 7, 2008

Your family and brother Colleton Deputies are in our prayers here at the Pickens County Sheriff's Office SC. May you rest in Peace your tour of duty is done here on earth.

Master Deputy Robert Porter
Pickens County Sheriff's Office

August 7, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin Police Department

August 7, 2008

God speed Brother... we commend and honor your sacrafice!!!

#101
EPPD MN

August 7, 2008

No words can express how sad and mad I feel when I see a brother or sister in law enforcement taken from their families. Rest in peace, Deputy Compton, We'll take it from here. See you in heaven

Senior Officer R. Velazco
Federal Bureau of Prisons

August 7, 2008

Rest in peace brother. Your service will not be forgotten. Don't worry we will pick up the fight from here. I only knew you for a short time and I will miss you greatly.

Lcpl Ed Marcurella K-9 "Panzer"
Ridgeland Police Dept, South Carolina

August 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Compton, his family, friends and our brother and sister deputies. God Bless you, Sir.

AZ Narc

August 7, 2008

Heaven was needing a hero so he took ours away...his watch is over with do not fret your safe in heaven now and your pain shall soon fade away. Do not morn for long for he shall not want that but give thanks for his heroism. you will never be forgotten. RIP

my prayers are with you.

Cadet major
DCSO , sc

August 7, 2008

I went through academy with Deputy Compton class #500. I was floored when I saw that he had been murdered. My heart goes out to his family. Dennis I'm sorry this happened to you and I hope that your murderer is brought to justice. Rest in peace.

Deputy Reed
York County Sheriff's Office SC

August 7, 2008

May you now rest in peace my brother. You now walk a new beat and watch over all of the Thin Blue Line. Gaurd the gates to heaven, and be a light to all. May God be with those loved ones left behind. In valor there is hope. REst easy brother Compton.

Deputy Robert T HIcks II / Survivor
York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office

August 6, 2008

Thank you, Deputy Compton, for your service to the people of South Carolina and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

August 6, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

August 6, 2008

I pray that our Lord watches over your family and friens during this tragic time. I know that our Savior will guide your children along the path to adulthood making you a proud father as you watch over them. Rest well now my friend, you've earned it. You are in our thoughts and prayers. .

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 6, 2008

Rest easy brother. Your family and the entire Colleton County Sheriff's Department are in my prayers.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

August 6, 2008

Prayers for Deputy Compton's family and community.

Phil H.

August 6, 2008

Dennis,
My thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Brother.

Motor Officer James M. Brunt
Meredith Police Dept. NH

August 6, 2008

It so saddens me to see another Hero taken from us. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, friends, and entire department. I know that Angels carried you high into the heavens above. May you rest in Peace, & God Bless!

Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Communications 911 Center

August 6, 2008