Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this first anniversary of you being called away from duty. I have no magical words to offer them to help them with their grief, only for them to keep your memory alive for others to realize the hero you are. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 15, 2009

Tondria my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones today. Your husband's service will never be forgotten.

Julie
LAPD Wife

December 15, 2009

Dear Mrs. Sanders and children,
I am so sorry that you have endured the ultimate sacrifice of any law enforcement family. My family and I will hold you all in prayer. God bless you today and always,

Andrea M.

Andrea Minghelli
friend of friend

December 15, 2009

To Officer Josoph P. Sanders, his family and his fellow officers with the California Highway Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Sanders’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Sanders and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members & Staff

December 15, 2009

On the day of the anniversary of your passing, may God bless you, Sir. Thank you for your service! May God also watch over your wife and children on this difficult day. My heart and prayers go out to them.

NC Resident & Partner of a LEO

December 15, 2009

All of my Friends and Family... As I approach the first anniversary of Joe's death I am overwhelmed with feelings.Our children and I miss him terribly. But all of your kind words and thoughts help us to remember that losing him was not for nothing. He was a selfless man and he died trying to help his brothers and sisters keep all of us safe. While the loss will always be with me it brings my heart joy to know that so many people remember the sacrifice he made and that he died doing what he loved.
Please keep us in your prayers and hold us close on December 15th.
Thanks be to all of you. Peace be with the families of the over 19,ooo officers lost in our country to date. And may these guardian angels be with all of our men and women in uniform as they fight to keep us safe.

Mrs. Tondria Sanders
Widow of Offiser Joseph Sanders

December 12, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Sanders. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2009

Officer Sanders,

I had the honor of speaking with and driving around a fellow officer of yours during Police Week and he was a great guy. I spoke briefly to him and his wife, and I know God will comfort them during this difficult time. You are not forgotten sir! Rest in Peace...

PFC Penman
City of Fairfax PD, VA

May 17, 2009

Officer Sanders Family,

May you be comforted whenever possilbe, especially when you have the moments you miss him most and days seem tough and unfair. May you have family, friends, and the faith in God that keeps you moving one foot in front of the other, givning you strength when you are weak, courage, and the much needed energy and help to raise your precious little ones. We pray you are in good spirits remembering all the moments you will forever cherish and that you are blessed with good people to help see you through your tremendous loss.

Your law enforcement family cares for you and honors the memory of your Hero.

God Bless!

CHP Wife

Wife
CHP

March 6, 2009

The wicked fleee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. May he give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers

To his kids, including the unborn: Just wanted to let you guys know that your dad is a hero, now and forever. He will never be forgotten. He loves you now and always. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 6, 2009

REST WELL MY BROTHER AND WATCH OVER US AS WE CONTINUE TO PATROL THE HWYS OF OUR STATES.YOU MAY BE GONE .BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

CPL McFALL J.
MS. HWY. SAFETY PATROL

January 18, 2009

God bless your family and brothers. You did your duty and now you can rest. All my prayers are with your family

Jessica- fiance of the blue

January 8, 2009

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

January 7, 2009

Rest in peace Brother. We will not forget you.

"not what we gain, but what we give measures the worth of the life we live." unk

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

January 7, 2009

I didn't know you, but I know what you stood for. We'll carry the banner from here. God speed brother.

Officer
CHP - Yreka

January 6, 2009

I never had the privilege of meeting Ofc Sanders, but as a current police officer and former Marine myself, I feel I can speak for his character. Joseph was a member of two very special fraternities, the US Marine Corps & public law enforcement. As a Marine recruit years ago, I was told "Marines never die, they will live on forever in the name of the Corps". The same is true in law enforcement. To Joseph's family & friends; take comfort in knowing that every time you hear the Marine Corps hymn, see a police car glide by on patrol or streak past with lights & siren going to an emergency run.....Joseph is there! He will live forever thru the lives of those he touched and all who wear a badge.
God Bless, God Speed, and Semper Fi

CPL Keith VanValkenburgh
Dearborn Heights Police (MI)

January 3, 2009

Your a brother and you will be missed. We honor your service

Lieutenant
Local PD

January 2, 2009

rest in peace and life will fill your family and they shall be comforted.

Amanda
Unknown friend

January 1, 2009

May God's grace sustain you, May His arms hold you during this very sad time. My deepest sympathy to each of you who knew, loved and worked with Officer Sanders. My prayers are with you.
Officer Sanders, Thank you for your service to your country, you will be missed but never forgotten, as our Hero's live forever in our hearts.

Ohio
summit county

Anonymous

December 31, 2008

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, we'll take it from here.

Officer
Cumberland County, PA

December 30, 2008

As I take a breathe into the sadness of the GoogleNews...I go within for my appreciation of those who choose to serve and wear the uniform. It is a passion of love that the Soul cannot deny. This lose 'to serve' reflects how so many speed through life unconsciously without being aware of each moment. I have always respected the uniforms that serve. As the grief process comes, may all remember that...Love Is The Answer. Love Is The Only Answer. Thank you 'GI Joe'

Annie
A Grateful Citizen

December 29, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Sanders...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

December 28, 2008

Blessed are the peace makers for they are the son's of GOD, Thank you for service I shall pray for all.

P/O
Philadelphia

December 27, 2008

Although I never knew you personally, I felt the depth of losing you. Regardless of never knowing you, you are my brother. I pray that the Lord God comforts your family in this difficult time. The calling that you answered was high and I promise you that you hold a special place in God's heart. To your children, know that your Daddy is a hero above all else. God give you grace, peace, and comfort.

Officer E.N.Figueroa
California Highway Patrol

December 26, 2008

Thank you for my freedom.

kevin Logan
Family of LEO's

December 25, 2008