Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I had the honor of meeting Deputy Canfield when he pulled me over last year for speeding. I went home and told my husband I got a ticket, but the officer was the friendliest and funniest officer I had ever met. He laughed with me about my excuses for trying to get somewhere fast, but in the long run he taught me that there is absolutely NO reason to speed, leave earlier and you will get there on time and safe! It is very sad that another one of our fine officers has left us in such a short time. To the family of Officer Canfield, please know that he loved what he did and you can see it in the smile in his picture. We send our love and prayers and hope that you can get through the pain with all the support from the community! To Officer Canfield, please know that we love and appreciate everything you did for your community! Please watch over your wife and children and the rest of your extended family! Rest in Peace good buddy until we all meet again!

Anonymous

November 13, 2008

WINGS TO HEAVEN
Each day they are pushed through the wind, propelled on wings of steel and fire, insulated from nature by only leather and chrome. The mission they complete is to protect those who occupy hurling shells of steel from the very vehicles they occupy. They choose not to be contained indoors. They would not trade the tradition, the sound of wind on the helmet or the feel of the highway for climate control, insulation, or all the deep pile carpet Detriot can assemble.
Generations of pride and heritage ride with them each day. Many generations of Motor Officers have a lifetime of tales and experiences that will be told by his children and grandchildren for many years to come. For a few families, the tales will bring a tear from their eyes, and the pain in their heart. When the tears begin to dry, and the intense pain becomes a chronic ache, the realization becomes clear that this man did not only choose a profession of honor and service. He not only gave his life for that service, but each day he lived his life as his heart told him to live it. The motorcycle that propelled him in his duties was not just a machine that he needed to do his work. It was a symbol of his way of life. The wings that propelled him to complete his tour each day, were not just the wings of steel that he rode, but the wings of freedom that he felt in his heart. He has broken the bonds of the earth and ridden those wings to Heaven. He will ride in our hearts forever.
Author Unknown-Tribute to Fallen CPD Motor Officer Jan. 1994

Lt. Mark D. Starling
Columbus Police Dept., Columbus, Georgia

November 13, 2008

Rest In Peace, Deputy Canfield.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

November 13, 2008

Godspeed! Thank you for your service, Our prayers go out to your family.

Officer P.V.
California Dept. Of Corrections

November 13, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

November 13, 2008

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Canfield, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to all of you. God bless your soul Lawrence.

SPA Mario Guerrero
US Border Patrol

November 13, 2008

Deputy Canfield thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother.

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

November 13, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Canfield, and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Canfield, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

November 13, 2008

ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY...

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
By
Author Unknown
We here at KWLF internet radio sends our truest sympathies and our thoughts to all who knew DS Canfield.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF internet radio

November 13, 2008

Deputy Sheriff Canfield, I want to thank-you for everything you have done for your community. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

November 13, 2008

God bless your family and may you rest peacefully brother. Thank you for your service in law enforcement.

Deputy

November 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones at this very difficult time. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice; it will never be forgotten.

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

November 13, 2008