Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

March 14, 2009

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.
I believe in God and believe I will see you again.
Please accept our deepest sympathys and our prayers through the dark times ahead.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Mariyn Robinson
KWLF RADIO

March 14, 2009

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

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

March 14, 2009

Jailer Carroll did a job that does not share the same spotlight of a police officer. He, along with many others of this profession, do a job of watching the criminals after they've been caught and sentenced. In many ways I have always believed this job to be more dangerous since it deals with criminals concentrated in one small area. I have deep seated respect for these men and women. May God bless tha family and co-workers of Jailer Carroll and give them the strength to see that he is in a much better place.

Officer Wiencek
Metra Police,Chicago, IL

March 14, 2009

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Jailer Thomas Carroll as well as to the Goodhue County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Jailer Carroll, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 14, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE GOODHUE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT MINNESOTA.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/06

Anonymous

March 14, 2009

May God Bless Jailer Thomas Carroll, his family, and fellow officers. Thank you for your service Sir, you will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
Ohio

March 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

March 13, 2009

Rest In Peace. My condolences to your Family and the Goodhue County SD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 13, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

March 13, 2009

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

March 13, 2009

Rest easy, Tom. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

Officer Dave Windels

March 13, 2009

Thank you for your service, Sir!

Citizen

March 13, 2009

Thank you for your service, Sir!

Citizen

March 13, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 13, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

March 13, 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

March 13, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

March 13, 2009

"Eternal rest grant unto him: May perpetual light shine upon him"

May God, in His infinite mercy, grant comfort and solace to Deputy Carroll's loved ones left behind.

Carol Fisher
Trainer/Consultant

March 13, 2009

Jailor Carroll Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

March 13, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 13, 2009

We are praying for the family, friends and co-workers.

Chaplain Tom Frederick
Hampton Police Division, Hampton, VA

March 13, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

March 13, 2009

May you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

March 13, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL David Murphy
TXDPS

March 13, 2009