Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of many deputies and myself I wish to give my condolences to Grant's family. He will be deeply missed on the streets and within our hearts.

Our hearts go out to his other brothers at his Department for this is a very difficult time for them as well.

You will be missed brother. Rest in Peace.

Deputy Panagos
St. Charles County Sheriff's Department, MO

September 12, 2008

Rest easy and keep us safe from above. GOD BLESS family and friends.

Cpl. V. Brown
Orange County Sheriff's Office Florida K-9 Unit

September 12, 2008

On behalf of the 5,225 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Jansen’s family as well as the members of the St. Charles Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

September 12, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 12, 2008

To one and all, my deepest sympathy on your great loss. There is not much one can say at a time like this except you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, Rusty Cox

Rusty Cox, CID Secretary
Asheville P.D., Asheville, NC

September 12, 2008

St. Charles and the State of Missouri are safer today because of your service and sacrifice. My Prayers are with those close to you. God speed, Brother. Your watch is covered.

Officer B. Evans #2447
Arlington, TX. PD

September 12, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Fidoe
Twinsburg, Ohio Police Department

September 12, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Jansen.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 11, 2008

Grant, you will be sorely missed. Training will definitely not be the same without your humor and presence. The St Louis area K-9 officers and St Charles City have lost a great officer and friend. Godspeed Grant. Blessed are the peacemakers for they are the Son's of God !

K-9 P.O. Shaun Kummer / K-9 Rex
Florissant PD

September 11, 2008

The world is a lesser place now that you are gone. Rest in peace my brother.

Sgt. Jay Sawyer
Waterloo Il. P.D.

September 11, 2008

Grant,
Rest easy brother, we promise that your family will never want or need for anything. Your dedication, (and sense of humor!), will be sorely missed.

Dean Alexander
St. Charles PD

September 11, 2008

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

September 11, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

September 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. One K-9 Officer to another. God's peace be with your loved ones. I hope someone close to you will take and love your partner.
Tom

K9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

September 11, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

September 11, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

September 11, 2008

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

September 11, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 11, 2008

May you rest in peace

Inv. Sorensen/ K-9 Cheeto
Racine Police (WI)

September 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jansen family and members of the St. Charles City Police Department in this difficult time. May god watch over the widow and children of Officer Jansen.

Mark Schilli
Brother-in-law of Officer Jeremy Chambers
Cahokia, IL., P.D., E/O/W 04-24-06

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

September 11, 2008

Grant,
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

September 11, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 11, 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

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

September 11, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother

Officer Brown and K9 Loco

Police Officer Marcus Brown
Jacksonville Police Department North Carolina

September 11, 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.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

September 11, 2008