Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

rest in peace, brother
provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

provincial constable marty lalonde
ontario provincial police

June 27, 2009

Most can not understand why we do this job, but I assure you that these reasons are never selfish. To have lived your life with courage, honor and in service of others, is a life well lived. To the family left behind, please find solace knowing your loved one has made a difference in this world and that you again will be together in paradise. Thank you my brother officer for your service and now, rest in peace.

Detective Tom Cronin
Winter Park Police Department

June 27, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 26, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.

Dispatcher/University of Arkansas

June 26, 2009

Joey is my hero and I'll love him forever. He was an amazing son, brother, uncle, friend, and an honorable police officer. He has taught me the meaning of true loyalty and dedication. He'll always hold a special place inside my heart.

Lynn
Sister

June 25, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of Chief Cannon. God Bless him for his dedication to duty and lengthy Police career. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

June 24, 2009

Rest in Piece Brother, we will take the watch.

Deputy Browning
Hot Spring County

June 24, 2009

On behalf of the 5,350 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Assistant Chief Cannon’s family as well as the members of the Plumerville Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

June 24, 2009

Rest in Peace Chief Cannon. You have my respect for being active and working with such a short time to go, still being outside serving and protecting. May your loved ones find peace if possible after this horrible incident! We will never forget!

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

June 24, 2009

On behalf of all Missouri law enforcement officers, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the family, fellow officers and friends of Assistant Chief Cannon. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

June 24, 2009

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

Detective Kevin Kratz

June 24, 2009

may you rest in peace Joey!

Firefighter/First Responder Tammy Reed
perry county resident/Harris Brake Vol.Fire Dept.

June 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Assistant Chief Cannon as well as the brotherhood at Plumerville Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace sir!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

June 24, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

June 23, 2009

To the family and co-workers of Joey: May God bless and comfort you. It's hard to say goodbye to someone I met about 25 years ago. You will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

June 23, 2009

How sad!

Assistant Chief Cannon, thank you for your service and dedication. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

June 23, 2009

We never plan a retirement into Gods kingdom and yet each of will be there one day. Brother your call to His new assignment in His kingdom will bring one of our finest into His police department serving with all of our elite brothers and sisters in the badge. As you get to meet them all know you will never be forgotten here and your brothers and sisters left behind will care for your family. Your leadership skills, your devotion to your family and your department, you honor and integrity will serve as models for those coming after you. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

June 23, 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
Sergeant
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

June 23, 2009

Dad was a great officer and my best friend. He was a true hero in alot of eyes. He give me alot of good advice to help me be safe and be a good officer. He was respected by everyone. I made a promise that I was going to take up up the slack and hopefully become just half as good as he became. He was an awesome man.

Dep. Josh Cannon
Conway County Sheriff's Office (AR) (son)

June 23, 2009

Assistant Chief Cannon, you rest in peace my friend. I salute you! My prayers are with you, your family, friends and colleagues. I thank you for your service. You did not lose your ife, you gave it in service to others. A true HERO indeed.

Those close to this HERO, please take comfort in knowing that I, along with many others across this land, grieve with you. Keep him in your heart and pass his story along. May God Bless You.

Jim Sweeney Civilian

June 23, 2009

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Assistant Chief Joey Cannon, and the Plumerville P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Chief Cannon, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 23, 2009

My sincere and heart ferlt condolences to the family of Assistant Chief Joey Cannon. May God bless you all during this very difficult time. R.I.P Brother Cannon.

Deputy Sam Gipson
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

June 23, 2009

Thank you, Asst. Chief Cannon, for your service to the people of Arkansas. Your dedication and efforts are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas

Janice Brown
civilian

June 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Assistant Chief Cannon. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

June 23, 2009

Thank You for all your years of service. God speed HERO.

Ofc. K. McGee
MPD, TX

June 23, 2009