Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my Brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
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I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Delco, PA)

June 21, 2009

The following is a Fallen Officer's Prayer that was found while a Pueblo Police Officer visited the N.Y.P.D. Museum & Ground Zero in 2005 Officer's Prayer

Fallen Officer’s Prayer

I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
My Name For All Eternity.
Recorded Here At This Hallowed Place.
Alas, My Name, No More My Face.
'In The Line of Duty' I Hear Them Say.
My Family Now The Price To Pay.
My Folded Flag Stained With Their
Tears.
We Only Had Those Few Short Years.
The Badge No Longer On My Chest.
I Sleep Now In Eternal Rest.
My Sword I Pass To Those Behind And
Pray They Keep This Thought In Mind.
I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me.
And With A Heavy Heart And Bended
Knee, I Ask For All Here From The
Past...
Dear God, Let My Name Be The Last.
What a shame to know AC Cannon only had 2 weeks before retiring...To all who knew AC Cannon and his family, friends we send our sympathies to all.
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City, CO

Mamawolf
KPIR AKA KWLF RADIO

June 21, 2009

The death of Chief Cannon is an absolute tragedy. I did not know him personally but as all of you LEO's know, that does not matter. We are all grieving the loss of a family member today. Rest in peace Chief, enjoy those streets of gold!

Cpl. Mike A. Hagar
Arkansas State Police

June 21, 2009

God bless his family, friends and the Plumerville Police Department, they are all in my thoughts and prayers. This was a very sad story and so very unfortunate being so close to retirement. His death should never be forgotten and his great service he gave to his profession.

May the Lord be with Joey's soul and may he rest in peace.

Cpl.Presti-Retired
Inverness PD-Florida

June 21, 2009

Rest in peace Chief Cannon!
You will not be forgotten!
VALAWENFORCEMENT salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

June 21, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

June 21, 2009

Thank you for all you taught me, the example you set, the life of service you led, the many laughs you gave me, and most of all for the selfless sacrifice you made. You were a warrior and a gentleman. You are a hero to so many, including me, and the void you leave will never be able to be filled, but your memory will live on in our hearts. We will look back on your days with us in great fondness. My little girls will miss you, and I'll remind them of you when they're older. And when she calls me her hero, I'll tell her what a real hero is. I'll miss you in a way that words cannot express. The blue line got thinner when you left us. May you bask in God's loving arms and grace now and until we meet again.

Patrolman Joshua W. McCrary
Plumerville Police Department, Arkansas

June 21, 2009

To the family, friends, and the Plumervill PD, Im so sorry for your loss. I want to thank Asst. Chief Cannon for all his years of service. May you rest in peace.

Tammy Blagg
Wife of Police Chiefl Larry N. Blagg E.O.W. 1-27-09

June 20, 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

June 20, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

June 20, 2009

Assistant Cheif Cannon, 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

June 20, 2009

As one who was lucky enough to reach retirement it truly saddens me to read of your death which was caused by a coward. It is sad to loose a life at any time but to be this close to enjoying the fruits of your labor and have it taken away from you and your family is a real tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, your department and your community. May you rest in pease after a job well done.

Sgt. Tommy Broughton, retired
Powhatan Co S O Va.

June 20, 2009

Rest In Peace Chief, you did your job for 27 years well. God Bless and watch over us.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 20, 2009

Chief Cannon, you took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Arkansas and this great country of ours.

In the performance of duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor.

May your loved ones, friends, co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.

Rest in peace Chief Cannon, we have got it from here......

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

June 20, 2009

Rest in Peace...

State Park Ranger
Dept. of Parks & Toursim, Arkansas

June 20, 2009

Thank you, sir, for your dedication to law enforcement and service to your community! May God comfort your family at this time. You were winding down towards retirement after a long career and almost made it.

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

June 20, 2009

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 20, 2009

A HERO may be gone...A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P.

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

June 20, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Joey. We thank you for your many years of Dedicated Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

June 20, 2009

It saddens me to hear of a fellow officer being shot by some coward in a stolen truck.I was saddened even more when I discovered that we had recently met at the Morrilton Courthouse...Rest in peace brother.

PTL Mike Jeffers
Paris Police Department

June 20, 2009

"Assistant Chief Cannon had served with the agency for nine years and had served in law enforcement for 27 years. He was scheduled to retire in two weeks."

Absolutely unbelievable. May you rest in peace and thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and co-workers. Such a shame, especially after a long career of almost 30 years. God bless.

PO Best - 10000
LVMPD, Las Vegas, NV

June 20, 2009

What a terrible tragedy. Assistant Chief Cannon had given 27 years of his life in service to others and to be killed two weeks from retirement. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and co-workers.

DEA Special Agent

June 20, 2009

"No greater love is there than this...that a man would lay down his life for a friend." Chief Cannon you did just that for those citizens of Plumerville you call your friends and because of our sacrifice the streets of Plumerville are safer today. God bless your family and may, in time, God grant them peace and understanding. I thank them for their sacrifice they too have made in allowing you to do what you did and that was to serve and protect even if it cost you your life.
May God bless you and keep you strong.

Retired Officer, Bill Pursley
Wichita Falls Tx Police Dept.

June 20, 2009

To Assistant Chief Joey Cannon, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I was sorry to learn of Joey's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Cannon family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Joey's memory will be forever honored and revered. How tragic this horrific event happened weeks before his well-earned retirement.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Joey gave to his community and the citizens of Arkansas and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on June 19, 2009.

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

Anonymous

June 20, 2009

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"
“Author unknown”

May GOD be with everyone!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

June 20, 2009