Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Broken Arrow Police Honor Guard,

our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Whitebird's Family, Friends and the entire Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace.

Honor Guard Commander S. Oelke
Broken Arrow Police - Oklahoma

July 27, 2009

A HERO may be gone...A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P. May your killer get what he deserves

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

July 27, 2009

Thank you for your selfless service. May God welcome you home and be with your family today and always.

Anonymous

July 27, 2009

Rest In Peace. SALUTE!

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

July 27, 2009

Rest easy Deputy. So young yet so willing to give all in service to your Community and Nation. Your sacrifice will be remembered.

Maintiens Le Droit

Sergeant
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

July 27, 2009

"No greater a man than he, who will lay down his life for another." God bless your family and your agency, during this trying time.

Deputy Andrew Hynek
La Porte County, IN Sheriff's Department

July 27, 2009

I would like to express my condolences to the family of this fine officer who made the ultimate sacrafice in the performace of his sworn duties. It is men and woman such as these who put their lives on the line each and every day so the citizens of this great country can sustain the way of life guaranteed by our constitution. There are no words than can express my sorrow for this loss but these officers will live in imortality and never be forgotten!

Deputy Gary Janousek
Williamson County Sheriff's Office

July 27, 2009

The one thing a policeman always worries about is what you faced on this dreadful night! I will tell you that everything thats happens, both good and evil, happens for a reason. Its just so trajic that its happening more and more to those who took am oath to protect all sociaty, at all times, no exception! Im gald this site is available to the public citizen so they may witness the "ultimate" sacrifice that Law Enforcement makes all to often. Rest in Peace now Hero!

Ofc. Daniel Jones #2079 (Med. Ret)
Columbus, Ohio Police

July 27, 2009

My son sat next to Deputy Whitebird at CLEET. Our entire families prayers are with this young man's family, friends and fellow officers. Words can not even express how my heart pours out to each of you.

Rhonda Ellett
Mother of Shawnee Police Officer

July 27, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the families of Deputy Whitebird and Williams. God Bless them for their service to the Seminole County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace Deputy Whitebird, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

July 27, 2009

TO "ACHIEVE THE HONORABLE" YOU HAVE TO BE: IN THE ARENA "IT IS NOT THE CRITIC WHO COUNTS: NO THE MAN WHO POINTS OUT HOW THE STRONG MAN STUMBLES OR WHERE THE DOER OF DEEDS COULD HAVE DONE BETTER. THE CREDIT BELONGS TO THE MAN WHO IS ACTUALLY IN THE ARENA, WHOSE FACE IS MARRED BY DUST AND SWEAT AND BLOOD, WHO STRIVES VALIANTLY, WHO ERRS AND COMES UP SHORT AGAIN AND AGAIN, BECAUSE THERE IS NO EFFORT WITHOUT ERROR OR SHORTCOMING, BUT WHO KNOWS THE GREAT ENTHUSIASMS, THE GREAT DEVOTIONS, WHO SPENDS HIMSELF FOR A WORTHLY CAUSE; WHO, AT THE BEST, KNOWS, IN THE END, THE TRIUMPH OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT, AND WHO, AT THE WORST, IF HE FAILS, AT LEAST HE FAILS WHILE DARING GREATLY, SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE COLD AND TIMID SOULS WHO KNEW NIETHER VICTORY NOR DEFEAT."

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Dave Carroll
Yukon Police Department

July 27, 2009

Chase was a friend, I watched him grow up into one of the finest young men I know, though his life was cut short I count myself lucky to have known him. To his family I send my love and prays and just know that Chase is walking a beat in heaven and watching over us. I hope this poem that I have included will help.

"The Final Inspection"

The deputy 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, deputy.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The deputy squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord I guess I ain't.
Because those 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 awful tough.

But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just 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 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 silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod,
as the deputy waited quietly
for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, deputy.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

~ Author Unknown ~

Major Michael T. Windle
Sac and Fox Nation Police Department

July 27, 2009

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

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

July 27, 2009

May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

July 27, 2009

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like for the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Robbie Chase Whitebird to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each expericence the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

July 27, 2009

Thank you, you made a difference.

Officer
Gods Police Department

July 27, 2009

Another hero has been called home to patrol the streets of Heaven on angels wings. My prayers and condolences are with the family, friends, fellow officers, and brothers and sisters in uniform around the world. A nation grieves with you. Rest in peace, Deputy Whitebird. Thank you for your service, sir. You will not be forgotten.

Peggy Parker
Texarkana, TX

July 27, 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

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

My tribute to this fallen American Hero!

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 27, 2009

Rest in peace Deputy Whitebird.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

July 27, 2009

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

July 27, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

July 27, 2009

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

July 27, 2009

Deputy Whitebird thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.

Lt.
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

July 27, 2009

Deputy Whitebird,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

July 27, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your families and coworkers. Thank you for your service.

RIP

Casey Davison
wife of OCPD officer

July 27, 2009