Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Deputy Stiles Jr. God Bless him for his service to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace our brother in blue, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

April 8, 2009

"Blessed are the peacemakers".

R I P Deputy Stiles and Thank you for your service.

Our prayers to your family and friends.

Randy Keenan / Sgt. Retired
Alameda, CA PD

April 8, 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 8, 2009

May the family ,Friends , Co Workers of this Hero find Gods peace At this time of Sorrow.

Chief Deputy Sheriff

April 8, 2009

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Deputy Stiles and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Deputy Stiles for your dedicated service to the people of Louisiana and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 8, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

April 8, 2009

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Richard J. Stiles Jr. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the last Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

April 8, 2009

I am deeply saddened by the LOD death of Deputy Sheriff Richard J. Stiles Jr. The heartfelt appreciation of a truly grateful American citizen goes out to the family and friends of Deputy Stiles, who served honorably and faithfully, answering the call of duty when he was needed.

Please express my sympathy and deepest condolences to their families, and that they are in my prayers during this time of grief. He is a true hero, and I hope the fact that he is honored by so many brings them some comfort in this time of loss. May they feel the comfort and love from across this nation embrace them and hold them up during this difficult time. We will not forget him and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us.

The officers of the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department are in my prayers during this dark time as they continue the mission of making our world a safer place. To each of you I say a big “Thank You” for doing what you do everyday. Thank you for going into “the office” when you don’t feel like it. Thank you for standing out and directing traffic in the cold. Thank you for working the night shift when we are safe in bed. Thank you for putting on that uniform everyday. You are in my prayers.

Dr. Mike Crain I, D.Min.

April 8, 2009

Deputy Stiles, 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 8, 2009

Rest in peace, sir. You were taken too soon, but we know God must have needed you to patrol in Heaven. My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow officers. We have lost another hero.

Peggy Parker
Texarkana, TX

April 8, 2009

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.......

Sgt. John L Gulledge 9Ret.)
Escambia Co. Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

April 8, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

April 8, 2009