Lakewood Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Sunday, November 29, 2009
Reflections for Police Officer Tina Gail DeLong-Griswold
Off Griswold, you were viciously gunned down by a coward, but you'll never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department
November 30, 2009
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.
Our prayers are with your family, friends and your police family.
May your soul and all souls of the faithly departed, rest in peace. Amen.
Carmen Petrelli
Retired Philadelphia PD
November 30, 2009
To the families, friends and fellow officers of these four officers, I send my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Having been in the law enforcement family for over 20 years, this kind of news always cuts deep. Such a senseless tragedy! Please know that you are all in the hearts, thoughts & prayers of ALL law enforcement fammilies throughout the country. I pray that you will all receive the courage & strength to face the days ahead. GOD BLESS YOU!
JTT
Former CMPD employee
November 30, 2009
Thanks for your service sister, God Speed see you on the high side
Det/Sgt. Shane Parrott
Gordon County Sheriffs Office Georgia
November 30, 2009
Rest In Peace Sister. Know that your killer will be found and dealt with. My condolences to your Family and the Lakewood PD.
PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY
November 30, 2009
P.O. Griswold Rest in Peace.
C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY
November 30, 2009
God bless you, Officer Griswold, for your service to our community. I can only hope that your death might help our community to really appreciate our fine men and women in the police force. The police really are the thin blue line that separates us from anarchy and brutality.
Cynthia Finnerty
November 30, 2009
After hearing this story, my heart just hurts. I do not know you, nor do I know where Lakewood is, but I cried after hearing what had happened. You went out a hero. Thank you for your dedication and for being so brave! We need more heroes like you. May you watch over all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. You will not be forgotten! RIP sister!
Anonymous
November 30, 2009
God Bless you and those who fell with you. I'm sorry our system failed you.
Sgt. Edwin M. Fisher (Retired)
Somerset County Prosecutors Office, NJ
November 30, 2009
Officer Griswold,
Thank-you for your service. You will always be remembered as a hero. Our deepest sympathies to your family and the brave men and women of the Lakewood Police Department. Your community has suffered the loss of four of its bravest and finest. May God keep you and hold you. Your brothers and sisters in blue will not rest until justice is served. Rest in piece, our sister.
Corporal Dean Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado
November 30, 2009
GOD SPEED SISTER MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.... JOHN 3:16
Det. L.D. Calhoun
Naugatuck CT PD
Detective Larry Calhoun
Naugatuck CT PD
November 30, 2009
Many hugs and heartfelt travel thousands of miles across the ocean.
I live in Lakewood, WA and have worked in Puyallyp. Officer Griswold has helped me handle some of my emergency calls regarding my clients and am so very sadened to have lost her.
My heart is crying as I am sending prayers to family and friends.
Right now I am traveling through Europe and the horrible news has reached the Romanian news stations.
Words cannot express my sadness.
God Bless!
Gina
Gina E. Raw, Mental Health Therapist
November 30, 2009
Rest in peace sister. you and your fellow officer are true heros. may god watch over your family. we now have the watch!
Deputy sheriff Joseph Winterer
Eureka County Sheriffs Office
November 30, 2009
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Tina Griswold as well as to the Lakewood Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Griswold, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
November 30, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Tina Griswold at this most tragic time. Sister Griswold you made the ultimate sacrifice and you are a “Hero“. Officer Griswold thank you for your Dedication to your job and to your Community in keeping it safe. “May you rest in peace”. “You will never be forgotten.” God will take care of you now. “God Bless you and your Family”.
Deputy John Williamson K-9 unit
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
November 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Griswold's family, as a mother in law enforcement, I know we do what we do for our family. God Bless her children, I hope they know their mother is a hero, not for how she died but for how she served her community! Gone but never forgotten.
Deputy Carly Hose
Washington County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
November 30, 2009
God Bless you, your family, co-workers and friends.
Detective Nicole Ledoux
Manchester NH Police Department
November 30, 2009
Please recognize that police officers risk their lives, every day, to protect people and neighbourhoods, and deserve the respect and gratitude of the citizens they serve.
Heroes in Life, Not Death.
President Robert Waller
Halton Regional Police Association - Canada
November 30, 2009
R.I.P. and God Bless you and your families.
D/S Ed Johnston
St Lucie County Sheriffs Department Fl.
November 30, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy, and the loss of one of our true warriors. May god be with your family in these hard times. I will forever remember the sacrifice you have made, and I as a fellow warrior will continue to make this world safer. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, may GOD accept you into his kingdom with open arms. Rest in peace my friend.
MPO Vincent
Asheboro Police Dept.
November 30, 2009
On behalf of the 5,658 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Griswold’s family as well as the members of the Lakewood 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
November 30, 2009
Our heart and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!
CPL David Murphy
TX DPS
November 30, 2009
Rest in peace, Officer Richards, Officer Griswold, Officer Owen, and Sergeant Renninger. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. My deepest condolences to your families and to your Brothers and Sisters in Blue. You are in my prayers.
Anonymous
November 30, 2009
MAY GOD BE WITH OFFICER GRISWOLD AND HER FAMILY ALWAYS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
RICHARD WISHIN - BAILIFF
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, DOVER,DELAWARE
November 30, 2009
Rest in peace. You will be missed but never forgotten. May God Bless you and the members of the Lakewood Police Department.
Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
November 30, 2009
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