Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am sorry that the suspect would kill a cop for the sake of it. Why did it have to happen so soon before Christmas? I know that in a case like this we are told that we should have in our hearts to forgive. I have a hard time forgiving something as brutal as this. I will pray for the families of you and your fellow officers.

Kenny Yelton

December 1, 2009

My wife and I send our deepest sympathies to the families of the slain officers; and to the members of the Lakewood P.D. Our son is a Sergeant in a municipal police dept in Conn. and I am sure they send their condolences as well. If there is to be a fund set up for any reason, please contact us at the above e-mail.

Stay Safe Lakewood P.D.!

richard m watrous Sr.
private citizen, son is a police officer

December 1, 2009

You are remembered here within the hearts of the New York State Police. RIP my friend.

Investigator David Atkins
NYSP

December 1, 2009

Officer Griswold, rest in peace you and your fellow officers will be remembered for your great enthusiasm and dedication to the job which is what you were doing that morning. My sincere condolences to your family and department. Thanks for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MICH

December 1, 2009

Rest in Peace Brothers and Sister.... Just found out today that a lone officer shot and killed the coward (Job Well Done!!!!) I pray for you and your families and please continue to watch over us. Yall rest now, your work is done, and I look forward to meeting the Heros of Lakewood PD one day...

Ofc
Austell Police Department, GA

December 1, 2009

Deep sadness and is in my heart from this horrible tragedy. I cannot find the words to express how I feel about this. God bless the families of these fine Officers. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

TROOPER
GEORGIA STATE PATROL Post 1

December 1, 2009

God bless and god rest the souls of Tina Griswold and her three fellow Officers. Thank you for protecting us.

Fabrice Vincent
Citizen, California Resident

December 1, 2009

Prayers and thougts are with the family and Department of these HERO'S. Our deepest sympathy.

Dispatch Supervisor
INDIANA STATE POLICE

December 1, 2009

May God bless your husband and children the days and years ahead. In a swooping moment your life ended but your memory will live on. You will never be forgotten. RIP. Thanks for your service.

Melissa T
Daughter of Fallen CPD Det. Airhart EOW 11/4/2008

December 1, 2009

Your family and department are in my prayers today and always..

Gary A. McCarty Ptlm (Ret.)
Corning City Police ,NY

December 1, 2009

My heart breaks over this senseless massacre. May the family find eventual peace, may they know Officer Griswold was a hero to the end. God bless the Department, the men and women who put on a badge each day, leaving behind loved ones to deal with the violence this world produces, RIP, Tina.

A Sgt's Mother
CSPD

December 1, 2009

Requiem in pacem, sister.

2648
VBPD

December 1, 2009

Rest In Peace Officer
you gave your all you are our HERO.
The coward that took your life has been
brought to justice.My prayers to your
family and co-workers

Friend and Partner to Royce Anderson
Harris County Sheriff Dept
Houston,Tx EOW 10/26/1981

R Eberhart

December 1, 2009

Just want to say how sorry I am to family and friends. I hope you have some relief knowing that the scumbag responsible is now dead. Thanks to our system for "rehabilitating" criminals opening the door for this tragedy to have occurred in the first place.

stacey
sister of a fallen officer

December 1, 2009

God bless the family and friends of all the Lakewood P.D. officers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dispatcher Jim Arnold
University of Dayton, OH Police

December 1, 2009

"The Final Inspection"

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

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully 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 policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

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

Ofc. Charles Leeds
Norristown PD

December 1, 2009

23 R.I.P., We'll take it from here..47

Officer

December 1, 2009

What a tragic, tragic incident. Know that there is a lasting hero status here for you. While the policing community will mourn for you, you can rest in knowing there are Brave, BRAVE men and women who courageously face the evils of this world and know that every day could be their last...and yet they STILL do it. You are to be honored, ma'am.

Heaven Was Needing A Hero
Performed by JoDee Messina

I came by today to see you
Oh I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time
I'd have held you, and never let go

Oh, it's kept me awake nights, wondering
I lie in the dark, just asking why
I've always been told
You won't be called home
Until it's your time

I guess heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

I remember the last time I saw you
Oh, you held your head up proud
I laughed inside
When I saw how you were standing out in the crowd
Your such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

Cause heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

Is Heaven was needing a hero
and that's you

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and co-workers.

“It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, and an entire lifetime to forget them.” -Unknown.

Patti Wolff
sister, Sgt. Michael Johnson, VT State Police, EOW 6/15/03

December 1, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and Police family. As Texas Peace Officer for over 25 years I have experienced the sensless killing of fellow officers too many times in my life. Even through the repetitive experience, I have not become numb to the pain. Know that all Peace Officers are thinking and praying for you.

Agent Salazar
TX ABC

December 1, 2009

There are no words, May you Rest in Peace ,,,,,,,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Texas PD

December 1, 2009

May you and your comrads rest in peace. Your brothers and sisters in law enforcment will walk the beat from here.

Detective Darren Gros
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

December 1, 2009

God Bless you Officer Griswold. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. This is such a tragedy that is affecting us all far and wide. With sadness, I can say I know what your children are going thru right now. To Officer Griswold's family: please stay prayerful and our mighty God will work it all out.

Kristi Horton
daughter of Asst. Chief Emma Horton, Goodman Pol. Dept. EOW - 9/8/00

December 1, 2009

God Bless. Rest in Peace

Master Sergeant James Kofshur
Illinois State Police

December 1, 2009

We even heard of this tragic event in the UK and our thoughts are with the families and friends of the officers concerned.
Nick Brett

Anonymous

December 1, 2009