Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

February 1, 2010

To the family and friends of Investigator Crabtree,

We are deeply saddened by the loss of this long standing member of the law enforcement family.

We thank him for his 54 years of service and leadership to the multiple agencies he served.

His memory will no doubt live on for years to come.

Respectfully,

Session 48

Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

February 1, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Investigator Jerry Crabtree, and the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. 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. Investigator Crabtree, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

February 1, 2010

This is a letter for the family of Jerry Crabtree. You must be so proud of your Husband,Father,and Friend. Any person who gives to the Public so many years of service is a very unselfish, dedicated, and honorable person. It goes without saying that ;Jerry you will be missed. Thank God and Thank you for your service. My sincere condolences to the family.

Ret. Jeff Jacobsen
PG&E

February 1, 2010

Rest In Peace

Lt B Cole
Lake Charles Police Dept (LOUISIANA)

February 1, 2010

God Bless you sir and may you rest in peace. May God watch over your family and let them know their not alone. Got gained another angel in heaven while we on earth lost a Hero.

With deepest respect,
Kim Weigand
Mom of Sgt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand

February 1, 2010

God's police Department in heaven has received a brother of high integrity, sharpened skills in law enforcement and a great leader. All law enforcement will miss you here brother but we know you are now in the ultimate of assignments in our profession. Your love of service will serve you diligently there and you will always be honored here. Your brothers and sisters left behind willcare for your familt and keep your dedication alive in your name. Rest in peace brother. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

February 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Investigator Crabtree. God Bless.

Lt. Ryan Smith
Martin County Sheriff's Office - NC

February 1, 2010

For Investigator Jerry Crabtree:

Some of us have had an exceptionally long period of time serving the public as a law officer. Hardly any of us can top this fete when standing along side of Jerry. He appears to be the man, I mean: "The Man!" I regret that Jerry had to be the victim of something as simple - yet as deadly - as a traffic statistic. I don't know Jerry personally, but I can tell you he probably is thinking about how he can serve his fellow man in the next world.

As a retired PA state trooper, retired Lake Co. FL deputy sheriff and former Metro. police officer (DC), I am proud to render Investigator Jerry Crabtree a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

February 1, 2010

Investigator Crabtree,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

February 1, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

February 1, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

February 1, 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

February 1, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 1, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 1, 2010

May you always rest in the arms of the angels Investigator Crabtree. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, the Franklin County Sheriff's Department, and the brothers and sisters in uniform across the State of Tennessee and the nation. We share your grief. Thank you for you many years of dedicated service, sir. We will not forget.

Peggy Parker
Texarkana, TX

February 1, 2010

INVESTIGATOR CRABTREE,
THANK FOR ALL THE ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE IN YOUR COMMUNITY TO PROTECT AND SERVE. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM.
THANK YOU

ofc
madison pd, AL

February 1, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

February 1, 2010

Thank you Inv. Crabtree for your many years of service.

Carol

February 1, 2010

Rest in peace Investigator Crabtree!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

February 1, 2010

RIP brother. We'll take it from here.

Police Officer
Upstate New York

February 1, 2010

God Speed Investigator Crabtree, All our prayers are with your family. Your watch is over. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here.

Officer
Durham Police, New York

February 1, 2010

Investigator Jerry Crabtee's Family, Friends and the Units that have worked with him over the past 54 years, have my Heartfelt Sympathy, Prayers and thoughts.
God Bless.

Deputy
Kentucky

February 1, 2010

Rest In Peace. SALUTE!

PO ADAMS
NYPD 46 PCT

February 1, 2010

Investigator, Crabtree, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 1, 2010