Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

January 30, 2009

Rest In Peace, Sergeant Massey.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

January 30, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and Officers at the Culver City Police Department. God Bless Sgt. Massey for his service. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

January 30, 2009

Rest in peace Sergeant Massey, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for your service.

Shelly
Citizen

January 30, 2009

"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

January 30, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 30, 2009

I am shocked to have learned the news. I will never forget our days together in Culver City. Godspeed Curt, always a friend and always in my heart.

Rich Deneski
Culver City PD Jailer 1992-1994

January 30, 2009

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

January 30, 2009

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

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

January 30, 2009

Thank you for your service Sergeant Massey. God bless you and your family. God bless the Culver City Police Department. R.I.P. Brother Officer.

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Ca. Police Department

January 30, 2009

My family would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Curtis Massey~ 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, Sgt Massey!

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

January 30, 2009

Rest in peace Brother Curtis, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Police Dept Okla

January 30, 2009

Rest in Peace Sarge..May God comfort your family and friends till they join you in heaven..God Bless All

DB
Calif Hwy Patrol.RET.

January 30, 2009

Rest in Peace Sarge

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

January 30, 2009

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Deapartment (Michigan)

January 30, 2009

Rest in peace Sergeant Massey...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

January 30, 2009

Rest in Peace, Officer Massey.

Ofc. Culver #138
Holly Hill Police Department, Volusia County FL

January 30, 2009

Curt and I were classmates and I had the opportunity to go to his home a few times while we were in the academy. Curt's family lived in a beautiful home near the beach.

If I remember correctly, Curt's grandfather had a television or radio show from the 1940's called the Curt Massey Hour. Curt took a few of us to the Bel Aire beach club. We got to catch a glimpse of how the other half lived.

Curt had every opportunity to do anything he wanted, yet he chose his calling. Curt didn't join the police department for the pay or the benefits, it was in his blood. That was evident from day one.

I lost touch with Curt over the years, but was not at all surprised to hear of his decorated career. He was very squared away.

My prayers are with Curt and his family. God Bless.

Sergeant Daniel Tobin
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Academy Classmate

January 30, 2009

Thank you, Sgt. Massey, for your service to the people of California and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas

Janice Brown
civilian

January 29, 2009

To the family and friends of Sgt. Curtis Massey and the members of the Culver City Police Dept.

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered when Sgt. Massey was tragically killed.

To Curtis' family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son Larry was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Curtis gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 28, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 29, 2009

RIP brother Curtis.

May God bless and give strength to your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time. May God watch over your children and bless them in all they do.

Ptlm Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

January 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[email protected]
Eutaw Police Department

January 29, 2009

Sergeant Massey,
May you rest in peace, you will not be forgotten.

To the Culver City Police Department, please know you are not alone in your time of pain.

Sergeant M. Fontaine
California Department Of Corrections

January 29, 2009

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SGT MASSEY. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. SGT MASSEY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A HERO FOR SURE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 29, 2009

Rest in Peace Sgt. You will NEVER be forgotten. GODSPEED!

Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department N.H.

January 29, 2009