Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Your heroism and service is honored today. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Rest In Peace and I'll see you on the other side.

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen

Don P Jensen
Milwaukee Wisconsin Police, Retired

February 15, 2010

YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVED ONES AND THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND. YOU SERVED US WELL, REST IN PEACE, WE’LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
GEORGE H. BOWMAN
INVESTIGATOR
DARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, NC

Investigator
Dare County Sheriffs Office, NC

February 11, 2010

On behalf of the entire Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Arlington Police Department and the family and friends of Officer Story. Our hearts and prayers are with you all as you honor one of our nation's true heroes. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Lauren Yanez
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

February 2, 2010

You can call this a tragedy or a blessing in disguise. God only calls those special ones to his roads up above. I lost a good friend in 2007 to a motor acc. It's amazing God's powers and what he can do. To you wife and family, you lost something precious to you and we gained something important to us, another angel watching out from above. God Bless you and yours. Ride on up above brother.

Rob C
Grayson County

January 27, 2010

RIP fallen friend. Your memory will not fall as we will keep your legacy from here. To all who knew Officer Story, our prayers are with you.

Tim F.
CSA, Dallas, TX

January 27, 2010

Thank you for your service and doing your part to make Arlington a safer place to live! Thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends & fellow officers. Rest in peace!

Anonymous

January 26, 2010

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

January 26, 2010

May you rest in peace..

John
VSP

January 25, 2010

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TEXAS.
S JACHIM

Anonymous

January 21, 2010

Craig Story was more than an amazing officer, he was an amazing man. I was honored to have worked alongside him and even more honored to have called him a friend. You will be greatly missed my friend.

Officer J. Rodriguez #2319
Arlington Police

January 20, 2010

To the family of Officer Story, I'm very sorry for your loss.

Thank you, Officer Story, for your dedication to protecting the people of Arlington.

Barb

January 20, 2010

Hey Craigster...we miss you very much and I promise to be there for your Mother. Shirley has been like a mother to be for the last 18yrs. Rest in peace dear brother. We love you and are so very proud of you.

Sista's
Friend

January 20, 2010

We said goodbye to you today Craig, but I will never forget you or your smile. You were truely one of the best and make me want to be a better person and officer. You are a hero.

Montanye #2365
Arlington PD

January 20, 2010

All of heaven hushed when God announced his arrival.

Anonymous

January 19, 2010

Thank you officer Story for your dedicated service to our city and community. May God bless you eternally and love and protect your family. You leave a legacy of honor and sacrifice.

Anonymous

January 19, 2010

God bless you for your chosen profession. You were a Peace Keeper. God bless, comfort and encourage your family and colleagues in this time.

I Thessalonians 4:13
But I would not have you to be ignorant. brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Rest in the Lord, my brother.....

Sgt. L. Valentich # 346 & Family
Kennedale P.D.

Sgt. Lyle Valentich # 346
Kennedale P.D.

January 19, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

January 19, 2010

Ofc Story-
Thank you for your loving service to your fellow officers and citizens. Rest in peace brother in blue, for your work here is done. You were a remarkable man, that leaves behind a wonderful legacy.

"Blessed are the peace makers, for they are called sons of God" Matthew 5:9

Aubry Insco
Grand Prairie Police Dept Dispatcher

January 19, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Craig Story, and the Arlington P.D. 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. Officer Story, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

January 19, 2010

Rest in peace brother Motorman. 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

January 19, 2010

As a daughter of Police Chief, I consider you family. My heart has been breaking from the moment of the accident. I offer you my condolences during the sad time of your loss. I pray that you will find comfort in the days ahead knowing that Craig will be watching over you now. You have a huge support group and police family all around you. Dont hesitate to ask for anything. Keep strong in your faith and let it guide you. During moments of sadness, look around you and know that you are safe because of the men and women who serve to protect us! May god bless you and your family.

Kym Hill
Sport Clips Mansfield Texas

January 19, 2010

I was honored to work with you. My prayers and thoughts are of your family during this difficult time. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. The citizens of Arlington have lost a hero.

Officer Lawson #2317
Arlington Police Department

January 19, 2010

I was in an on-duty motorcycle accident in September- I am still recovering. These things are dangerous. You died doing what you loved, and doing your job. Rest easy, Motor Man....

Sgt. Charles Gollop
Bloomington, Mn Police Department

January 18, 2010

Thank you for your service, Officer. You will be greatly missed and remembered forever.

Anonymous

January 18, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Craig Story~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Story.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

January 18, 2010