Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Final Inspection

The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said.
"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to 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 fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell" (Author Unknown )

What a tragedy. thank you for your sevice to this country and the state of Pennsylvania. May your family find comfort during this time of unrest. May you know your death was not in vain, you've made the world a safer place. We are forever in your debt. Thanks

PO J Bell, 6826/350
SLMPD

PO J Bell 6826/350
St. Louis Metropolitan Police

April 4, 2009

Your service and sacrifice will always be remembered. You are and will always be our hero! God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

April 4, 2009

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

April 4, 2009

Rest in peace brother, God bless you and your family.

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, Pa

April 4, 2009

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your families and co-workers during these tragic times.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 4, 2009

God Bless you Officer Mayhle. My heart goes out to your family and friends. Thank you for your service and protection. Rest in Peace Officer, you will Never Be Forgotten!

Jim Biggs - St. Louis
Brother of Sgt. William Biggs EOW 2-7-08

April 4, 2009

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Stephen Mayhle. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are full of grief for everyone involved in this unbelievable tragedy. With Chritian Love, Patti & Kirby Decroo Jr.

Patricia & Kirby Decroo Jr.

April 4, 2009

Our hearts are sad and heavy once again. we grieve with you for these Brave Officers! To the Mayhle family and the PPD Family please know that we will keep all of you in our prayers. Asking our Lord to stay close and comfort all. Hero's are NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

kathy Stevenson wife of
Sgt. Howard Stevenson EOW1/9/2005

April 4, 2009

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

May God be with everyone!!!!!!!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx.

April 4, 2009

I am so sorry to read about this latest tragedy. Thank you, Officer Mayhle, for your service to the people of Pennsylvania 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

April 4, 2009

Thoughts and prayers to the families and my brothers and sisters of the Pittsburgh P.D. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God...

POIII D. McCarthy
Gaithersburg, MD. Police

April 4, 2009

Thank you for your brave service and sacrifice.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

April 4, 2009

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow officers during this tragic time. Rest in Peace brother Mayhle.

Officer Mary Cate Hottenstein
Hampden Township PD (Pennyslyvania)

April 4, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Mayhle...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

April 4, 2009

Rest Peacefully my brother.

NBPD Det.
New Braunfels P.D.

April 4, 2009

Officer Mayhle,
My heart aches for your family, friends, and the department. Thank you for never swerving from the path of duty. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten, and your family will always be in my prayers.

CS
Wife of a California Highway Patrolman

April 4, 2009

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

April 4, 2009

Rest in peace

Patrolman
Windsor Locks CT PD

April 4, 2009

My thoughts and prays go out to the families and friends of these fallen officers. It has only been 3 days since we at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department remembered the 2 year anniversary of our own fallen, Officer Shaun Clark and Jeff Shelton. It still hurts to think of our two losses and I can not imagine the pain of loosening three at one time.

Know that they are in a better place. They devoted their lives to making the City of Pittsburg a better place and made the ultimate sacrifice for that goal. I am honored to be part of a profession that has heroes such as these fine officers.

Sgt. Eddie Rankin
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept

April 4, 2009

Your tour has ended, rest my brother

Anonymous

April 4, 2009

The officers and staff of the Chestertown Police Department offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Stephen Mayhle. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Stephen.

PFC. Brett Lysinger
Chestertown Police Department MD

April 4, 2009

"No greater love has any man than to lay down his life for a friend." Officer Mayhle was a true friend of the City of Pittsburgh laying down his life for the protection of her citizens. My prayer is that someday Officer Mayhle's family can find some peace and comfort in knowing that Officer Mayhle made the ultimate sacrifice for no useless cause but for the protection of those he served so valiantly. God Bless you and thank you for allowing Officer Mayhle to be who he was... A true friend.

Rev. Bill Pursley, Pastor
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Wichita Falls, TX

Retired Wichita Falls, TX P.D.

Retired Officer, Bill Pursley
Wichita Falls Tx Police Dept.

April 4, 2009

Officer Mayhle, 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

April 4, 2009

God Bless You Sir.

Trooper
Virginia State Police - Fairfax

April 4, 2009

Rest in peace my brother!

Officer Haag
WI Dept. of Corrections

April 4, 2009