Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The City of Amarillo and the State of Texas are safer today because of your service and sacrifice. My Prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers. God speed, Brother. We'll take it from here.

Officer B. Evans #2447
Arlington PD

December 22, 2008

GOD BLESS AND GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

December 21, 2008

When God sent His angels to bring you home, He had His reasons. Someday we will be able to ask why, but for now, we offer prayers of peace and comfort to those left behind. RIP

Edwin A. Keeney, SMSgt
USAF Security Police (Retired)

December 21, 2008

RIP Brother. You are missed and never forgotten. Thanks for your servece and sacrifice. My condolences to the family, firends and colleagues.

Chief JA Millan
Galena AK PD

December 21, 2008

Officer Simmons,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Now Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Grentna Police Dept. La

December 21, 2008

My deepest condolences to those who have suffered the loss of an American Patriot. There are no words that can offer solace in a time like this, I offer only the support from miles across the US. Sacrafice so great, laid upon the alter of order and democracy does not happen without the ripple of it reaching every corner of the U.S. and beyond.

Mike Sieverman, Retired Senior Officer
Signal Hill PD, Cousin to Eric Bohannon, Amarillo PD

December 21, 2008

The Final Inspection

The warrior stood and faced God,
Which will always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, old warrior,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?”

The warrior squared his shoulders and
Said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
‘Cause those of us who carry guns
Can’t always be saint.

“I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
‘Cause the world is awfully rough.

“But, I never took a penny
That wasn’t mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,

“And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

“I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

“If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand. In life
I didn’t expect nor need too much,
So if you don’t, I’ll understand.”

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the warrior stood quietly.
For the judgment of his God.

“Step forward now, my warrior,
You’ve born your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.”

Author Unknown

Officer Reyes

Officer Reyes S.R.T.
Dept. of Energy

December 21, 2008

Officr Simmons your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother..May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

December 21, 2008

rest in peace, brother
provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

December 21, 2008

My prayers to you and your family, be a peace brother and may you rest in peace. God bless you

J.W. Repetto, Chief of Police
Temple, Ga. Police Dept

December 20, 2008

May you rest in peace brother. We have your watch now.

Sgt. Pam Lentz
Monroe County Sheriff Office-Indiana

December 20, 2008

On behalf of the men and women of the Boston Police I send our sympathy to the family,friends,citizens and Police Officers of City of Amarillo. Officer Simmons you will not be forgotten by your brother and sister officers up north.

Ptlm Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

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

Thank you, Officer Simmons, for your service to the people of Texas 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

December 20, 2008

I going to use the words of a rapper name Tupac. "Wars come an go but my soldier, they remain enternal. You are one of God's Soldiers Officer Simmons.

Murph y

December 20, 2008

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

December 20, 2008

DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path god laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turn my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Than fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF radio

December 20, 2008

RIP in peace my brother. You will never be forgotten.

POLICE OFFICER ADAM BORKOWSKI
DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 19, 2008

R.I.P. BROTHER, KEEP US SAFE, YOU WON'T BE FORGOTTEN

POLICE OFFICER
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

December 19, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE...YOU ARE A TRUE HERO....WATCH OVER US.....YOUR SIS IN BLUE......

PFC/DIST.IV/OXON HILL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND

December 19, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

December 19, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Mark Simmons~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Officer Simmons.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

December 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Simmons, his family, friends, and the Amarillo Police Dept.

Patrolman
New Mexico State Police

December 19, 2008

Officer Simmons, during your tour of duty you served your community and city with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Simmons you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The police family will be there when you need them. For two years you fought a hell of a fight, rest now. To the men and women of the Amarillo Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

December 19, 2008