Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Sutton.May God Bless your family,friends and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

Jail Commander Dennis Pippin
Ripley County Sheriff Office

December 17, 2009

Rest in peace brother, we will take it from here. Our prayers are with your family and friends during this time.

Officer Justin R. Wardlow

December 17, 2009

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Sgt. Joe O'Toole
Louisville Metro Police Department KY

December 17, 2009

Thank you for your service Deputy. May God hold your family in his loving arms during this difficult time. You will forever be remembered as a hero.

Megan
deputys wife

December 16, 2009

Thank you for your service, Deputy Sutton. May your family and friends find peace and comfort in your memory.

Beth Vaughn
wife of Jeffersonville Police Officer

December 16, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

December 16, 2009

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Cadet Jeff Chapman
Farmington Police Department, NM

December 16, 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

December 16, 2009

I'm so sorry for a loss of someone who was trying to protect someone else from being hurt. So many people dont care about the people who have the ability to do what our men and women in uniform do or try to do to keep our towns, city and nation safe from evil. Well there is some of us out here that do appreciate what they do. My prayers go out to his family and friends and co-workers, he will be missed, but not forgotten.God will bless you my freind.

Anonymous

December 16, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Sutton. If it wasn't for couragous people like him and other officers to serve and protect our community, then our community would now be as safe as it is now. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you as you struggle through this loss. R.I.P. Officer Sutton you will never be forgotten

Anonymous

December 16, 2009

Rest in peace brother.God speed and bless your family.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

December 15, 2009

God bless you Deputy. My prayers are with your wife, family and your department. Another Warrior called home. We'll continue to fight the fight down here while you will be there to help us when we need it most. You are a true HERO.

Anonymous

December 15, 2009

My brother in blue, thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten. God Bless you and your family, I pray for your family to find strength through the Lord to help them through this time of tragedy and forever.

Sgt Sean Hoover
Fort Myers PD Florida

December 15, 2009

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Dy. R. Murphy
J.D.S.O.

December 15, 2009

I cannot imagine the sense of loss felt by the loved ones left behind. Someone sent this to me today and I wanted to share it with the family and friends of those officers who have given their all. Good Bless Them!

"My First Christmas In Heaven"

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas
choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices
bring. For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away, We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.
For I can't count the blessing or love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ
this year.
Author Unknown

MPO Denny Vorbau
Fairfax County Police Department

December 15, 2009

Rest in Peace bother!

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

December 15, 2009

May God be with your family in their greatest time of need. Thank you for your service Deputy Sutton.

Corporal D.M. LaMaster
Sellersburg Police Department, IN

December 15, 2009

RIP. Prayers for the family. Detective Sgt. Thomas L. Cochran will be waiting at the gates of heaven for you.

Anonymous

December 15, 2009

Deputy Sutton, Thank you for your service and sacrifice, you served well.

Your Wife, Family, Friends and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Dept. will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace Deputy.

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

December 15, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sutton. God Bless him for his service to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

December 14, 2009

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

December 14, 2009

Deputy Sutton thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. Rest in Peace! You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

December 14, 2009

Deputy Sutton, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

December 14, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

December 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department

December 14, 2009