Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Session 47 of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady, New York would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of fallen Deputy Sheriff Robbie Chase Whitebird. Although we did not know him personally, he will always be our brother in law enforcement. Deputy Sheriff Whitebird's dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Session 47
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

July 29, 2009

This is a cruel world we live in and to experience that at such a young age seems not fair. You and your family will be thought of and prayed for by your extended family at OCPD. God rest your soul and our prayers are with your family.

Sergeant
OCPD

July 29, 2009

How sad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this horrible time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

July 29, 2009

There are no words to express our grief over your loss of two fine officers in the performance of their duties. As senseless and tragic the loss, there is consolation that they did not die in vain. They were peacekeepers, making a difference one life at a time, maintaining the public order in the fabric of society. There is sometimes little thanks or appreciation for being the thin blue line between chaos and anarchy and a civilized symmetry, but we owe a debt of gratitude for those who lay their lives at the altar of freedom and liberty each and every day. Deputy Whitehead, thank you for your sacrifice and rest in peace. Blessing on your family and co-workers.

Dean S. Nyhart, Commander
Arizona Highway Patrol

Dean S. Nyhart, Commander
Arizona Department of Public Safety

July 29, 2009

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Robbie Whitebird, and the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. 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. Deputy Whitebird, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 29, 2009

So very Sorry Deputy Whitebird, my Brother.
Your Family, Friends, and the SCSO units are in my thoughts, Prayers, and have my Heartfelt Sympathy.

Deputy
Kentucky

July 29, 2009

"We Remember the Officers"


We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.


By Brad Miller

My deepest sympathy goes out to Deputy Whitebird's family, friends, and co-workers. As a department that has recently felt the pain from losing a fellow brother in blue I send my condolences. May you rest in peace you will not be forgotten.

Stephanie

Dispatcher Stephanie Huff
Chambers County Sheriff's Office

July 29, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

July 29, 2009

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 29, 2009

My thoughts go out to the familys and the Seminole County Sheriffs Department during this tracic event. It is now time to walk a beat in heavens streets, for you have done your time in hell. RIP my brothers!

Sgt. Eric Nelson
Tulsa Police Department

July 29, 2009

Dep.Whitebird Rest in Peace.

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

July 29, 2009

To all of the Deputies with the Seminole Co. SO, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest condolences to the families of Deputies Whitebird and Williams. A veteran and a young, new officer, taken from us wrongfully. May you both be with God now. You are heros and you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Nate G.
Grant Co. Sheriff's Dept. WI

July 29, 2009

This hurts my heart when a kid wants to be the police, becomes the police, then never gets to retire as the police because of a punk that has no purpose in this world except to cause harm to others. I salute you Deputy Whitebird and GOD speed. Your parteners will pick up where you left off.

Anonymous

July 29, 2009

Wow, what can I say? We lost 2 great deputies in this tragedy. I worked with Chase on the evening shift until his recent move to day shift. Chase was the deputy you could always depend on to be there for you. He was like me in that we stayed in trouble for driving too fast but when it came to getting the job done, Chase could always be depended on. He worked so hard and was always trying to better himself. I can't imagine what it is going to be like when I go back to work and have to face this job without him. He was a friend, a co-worker, and above all, Chase was a hero. I don't say that foolishly because to me, Chase was a hero because he was made up of what heroes are made of and that is Pride, Integrity, Guts, and most of all Service to his fellow man. After all, that is why they call us P.I.G.S.! I love you man, and you will be sorely missed but God willing, I will see you again. God bless the family and friends of Chase Whitebird.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Fellow Deputy, Seminole County S. O.

July 29, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Deputy Whitebird. May God Himself wrap you in His loving arms and hold you close during these difficult days. Know that the family of Law Enforcement Officers are standing with you in prayer during this time. God Bless!

Deputy Dennis Knight
Beckham County S.O.

July 28, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

July 28, 2009

I was in the senior class at the police academy when Deputy Whitebird started the police academy. I remember going into his class with some of my other classmates to welcome them to CLEET. Deputy Whitebird always had a smile on his face during the academy. Deputy Whitebird was truly a hero.

Officer Mike Bell
Piedmont PD

July 28, 2009

Rest In Peace, Deputy Whitebird.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 28, 2009

Everyday I read this page hoping not to see a new name. Two is more than I can bear. I have no police officers in my family. I am just an elderly lady who was raised to respect police officers, and I do. Please know many people you will never know are weeping with you today. My prayers go out to the families and the fellow officers of this hero. Thank you for your service.

just a citizen
Alabama

July 28, 2009

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY WHITEBIRD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS LOVE AND A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. DEPUTY WHITEBIRD, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

July 28, 2009

You Will Never Be Forgotten! We Will Take It From Here, God Speed.


PO Parlin #223
Sachse, Tx PD

Anonymous

July 28, 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

July 28, 2009

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Whitebird and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Whitebird, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Whitebird is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

July 28, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 28, 2009

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

July 28, 2009