Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Family of Officer Joseph Sanders and all of the CHP Officers please know that we are keeping you in our heart and prayers during this extremely difficult time.

I am the father of Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Kara Kelly-Borgognone, #727, EOW-2/25/08.

Words can never ease the loss but know that what Joseph was doing was a true calling and everyone is proud of him and he will NEVER EVER be forgotten. "Heros Live Forever".

We wish you peace and comfort and pray for you. Joseph and Kara are taken care of and are together with all the Heros that live on.

Kevin Kelly, father of Kara kelly-Borgognone, NHP #727.

Kevin Kelly, Civilian
Civilian

December 25, 2008

Thank you for your service, Sir. God never forgets his peacekeepers. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your fellow patrolmen.

Officer J.E. Wright #71091
California Department of Corrections

December 25, 2008

I praise God for this officer's time and service and pray for the peace to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.

Lt. Gary Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police

December 24, 2008

May the lord bless you and your family.

Patrolman
City of Troy, NY Police Dept.

December 24, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Officer Joseph Sanders,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Officer Joseph Sanders. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Officer Joseph Sanders is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Co-Founder of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

Sir you are a true Hero. Thank you for your what you have done. You will never be forgotten. It will be my honor to hopefully one day shake your hand and say thank you. May your family remember the great memories that you gave them and know that you are a hero that will live in the hearts of many people.

Anonymous

December 24, 2008

Rest easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and children, and all of the members of the CHP.

Trooper
New York State Police - Troop K

December 23, 2008

The last time I saw Joe he was Sergeant Sanders. I was the Target processing Chief with 11th Marines. Sgt Sanders was the Back Bone of the Marine Corps a very impressive Non Commisioned Officer. I had heard that Joe had gotten out of the Marines after serving his time in Iraq and had joined another very honorable organization the CHP. I had no doubt that Joe would excell and serve and protect. I am truely lost for words to hear of his untimely death. Semper Fi Joe may you rest in peace. To his wife and children who I never had the opportunity to meet, I am truely sorry for your loss.

Gunnery Sergeant
USMC

December 23, 2008

Thank you Officer Sanders for serving our country and giving me my freedom. You continued to serve the citizens of California upon your return from Iraq. You are the true definition of a hero. My condolences go out to your family and co-workers. I pray that God will give them strength to get through the hard times. May your children grow up to know that their father was a hero.

Police Officer L. Garcia
LAPD

December 23, 2008

Sir may your wife and kids always remember you are the bravest of the brave. You fought for our freedom in a foreign land as well as on your own soil. You did two jobs that most would be afraid to do and the others wouldn't want to do. Yes that makes you a American Hero by any standard. I wished I could have been there to pull you from the vehicle that struck you but I wasn't. It is my Honor to leave this for Your Family and you to read. One day your wife and kids will meet you on streets of Gold and none of this pain will even be a memory.Truly GOD waits with open arms for such a Valiant Warrior.

Trooper D Osborne /K-9 ALec
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 23, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

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

December 22, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Jim
Oneida County Sheriff's Office, NY

December 22, 2008

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO! GOD BLESS AND GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

December 21, 2008

God Speed!

T. VO - FTO/Corporal
Pendleton Police Department

December 21, 2008

Officer Sanders thank you for your dedication and service to the state of California....May God bless and comfort your family and the CHP....Rest in peace Sir.

Civilian
LAPD

December 21, 2008

Joseph Sanders and I served together in the Marine Corps. when he was stationed at Camp Lejeune NC. He and I served in Iraq every day for 7 months, we have some history. He knew his job and did his best every day to set the example for others to follow. All though he was a hard man to deal with on occasion he did have another side that was funny as well as understanding, willing to listen if you needed someone to talk to. I am certain that this personality followed him to CHP and others were able to see him as I did.

Sergeant Chenoweth Joshua L.
United States Marine Corps.

December 20, 2008

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

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

December 20, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

December 20, 2008

Rest in peace brother..
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Deputy Shawn Holzberger
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

December 19, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

December 19, 2008

How sad we all are at the loss of this brave young warrior who was merely trying to get motorists home safely. Our prayers and condolences go to the family and friends of this fine officer. God must have needed yet another "Springs" officer in Heaven and he certainly has the finest!! As I always do when an officer is taken, I try to remember that the officer is with God, in Heaven where there are no TCs to work, no traffic to control, no drunks to wrestle, no paperwork to cuss. This young officer stood proudly when he reached Heaven because he was a Marine and therefore one of the best both because of his choice of service and Department!! I can only urge his fellow CHP officers to remember him every shift and to keep strong and strive to be as proud as he was. Know that there are civilians here who appreciate the work that you do and love you because you keep us safe. God will bless you for your work.

Love, your new "Aunt"
Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines, Law Enf. Liaison
MADD-San Bernardino County Chapter

December 19, 2008

Rest in peace, brother. My thoughts and prayers will be forever with you and your family.

Officer Travis Herbert
California Highway Patrol

December 19, 2008

Rest easy Brother. My prayers are with your family and the entire CHP.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

December 19, 2008

Rest in peace, Brother.

Trooper
Delaware State Police

December 19, 2008

I along with the entire family of fellow CHP Officer John Miller send to you are deepest heart felt sympathy & prayers.We know all to well the pain your going through & we share in your grief for this young hero.Please be comforted by knowing that the life time of memories that each of you have with Joseph will always be there deep in your heart & minds,thus Joseph will always be with you & nothing can take that away-nothing.God Bless you all.

Ca.Correctional Officer Rick Williams
uncle of CHP Officer John P.Miller E.O.W.11-16-07

December 19, 2008