Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When I heard the news yesterday morning, my heart fell for the loss of yet another heroic police officer. May Officer Jim Bonneau rest in peace. May his family, friends, and coworkers find peace in knowing that Jim was a hero and died doing what he loved. He will forever be watching over us all. God Speed.

Detective
Grand Rapids Police Department

March 10, 2010

Rest in Peace Brother and tell my to be Son-in law Josh Norris EOW 07/05/2007 hello and have him show you around. My prayers are with your family during this dark time, but you will have your day, a day that you richly deserve, too many police cars to count, with lights blazing and sirens screaming, escorting you. Hundreds of your brothers will stand at attention saluting you and the citizens of your community will shed tears. A 21 gun salute will sound out in respect for you and heart numbing Taps" will be played for you while your family receives a flag. There will not be a dry eye left from both your family and police family near and far. Saint Michael the chief of police in heaven will greet you at the pearly gates and welcome you to Saint Peter's district. You will never be forgotten and your strength and courage will live on to inspire every new deputy that takes up the call of the profession and your sacrifies will be remmebered through out the nation with every police officer. You got the call, you gave your all, and it was more than enough. So prop your feet up and take a load off up there and keep an ear to the radio so that when another of our brother's number is called you can meet them at the gate with a cup of coffee and a smile. Oh and put in a good word for me up there, I like the day watch and make sure my boy Josh is not sleeping the time way.

To the Family of Officer Bonneau
Your complete family are in my families prayers during this dark time. My family is just starting to make it thru a lost of our own with the death of my future son in-law Josh Norris and your love one brings the days we lost Josh back so clear. James was taken to early and should of had more time with you guys and I know words at this time will never stop the hurt, but know he is not far from you. He is the whisper in the wind, that feeling of being hugged when no one is there, he will always be at your side watching over ever accomplishment and catching ever tear that you guys shed. What has helped my family and may help yours, remember your love ones laugh, his smile and all those things that are unique to him, since they are truly what made him. Your police family extends it arms to you, if this one from Louisiana can do anything do not hesitate to ask. God bless you and may he give you strength.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (retired)

March 10, 2010

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts are with your family, friends and members of the JPD during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

March 10, 2010

There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon

There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day

There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time

There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night

There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate

There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend

They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many

And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect

There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line

This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
THE THIN BLUE LINE

James will always be an honored member of that line

Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Dept

March 10, 2010

Rest in Peace.

Trooper
Michigan State Police

March 10, 2010

Rest in Peace Officer Bonneau. May God wrap his loving arms around you and welcome you home. I also pray that God will give your family, friends and co-workers the strength and courage to get through this terrible tragedy. You are a Hero!

Police Officer in Michigan

March 10, 2010

My prayers are with all at this time, thank you for your service a true hero. I know what a close knit family JPD is, there are no words.. I am so sorry for your loss

Amy Cleeves
Waterloo Township

March 10, 2010

Our hearts 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

March 10, 2010

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

March 10, 2010

I Thank YOU~ for all that you have done!
"We" a citizen's" phone police when there is a problem. We call on these (men and women) to protect us.
These Men and Women, risk their LIVES for US!!
* We ( as "the common citizen's) DO NOT understand, the sacrafice(s) that the POLICE (person), pays to complete a great job....(Hours, family time, working midnights and having to double back for court in the AM).

May you rest in peace, and GOD BLESS YOU, as a person, and an individual "that made" a difference.

Respectfully,
A United States, AMERICAN

CITIZEN
NONE

March 10, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Bonneau, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

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

March 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with my fellow brothers and sisters at Jackson PD and also with Officer Bonneau's family. God Bless you all.

Officer
Grand Rapids

March 10, 2010

A true hero has been taken from us. I hope the family of Officer James Bonneau feel the love and support of the citizens of Michigan.
My prayers go out to you.

Anonymous

March 10, 2010

Rest in Peace brother, you will not be forgotten. We will keep your Family and Co-workers in our Prayers.

President John Marasco
FOP Lodge #128

March 10, 2010

My heart goes out to his family and my brothers and sisters in blue. We are always family. He made the ultimate sacrifice and is a hero, you will not be forgotten. God bless

Det Walters
Grand Rapids Police Dept.

March 10, 2010

May God bless you in your time of deep sorrow.
The Brunner Family
Belton, TX

Anonymous

March 10, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Sgt. Mona McKinley, Retired
City of Elgin, Illinois

March 10, 2010

Rest in peace Ofc. Bonneau. God bless and strengthen the family and brothers in blue in Jackson PD.

Ofc. E.A Torres
Bristol PD,CT

March 10, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer James Bonneau. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

March 10, 2010

Bonneau,

I was sadden to hear the news when I woke up on 3/09/10. I never thought I would have to leave a reflection for a someone I knew. For the short time we knew each other that was enough to make an impact. I met Bonneau in the 81st Mid-Michigan Police Academy. You were a great person to know. God Bless your familY, JPD, and all your friends. Thanks for all that you have done. R.I.P.

Juan Dominguez
81st Mid-Michiagn Police Academy Mate

March 10, 2010

There is no greater man than one who would lay down his own life to protect the lives of others. Another young life ended way too soon. May the Lord grant his family, both at home and at work, the peace that surpasses all understanding.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God." (Matthew 5:9)

Tanya Miller Blake
Wife of Burnet Co. Deputy #128 F. David Blake, EOW 10/03/2009

March 10, 2010

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

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

March 10, 2010

Rest in peace brother, you have served your country and community well. You will not beforgotten by the thin blue line.

ofc. charles robson (ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

March 10, 2010

RIP brother.

Officer Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

March 10, 2010

Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh -- Falls the night.

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright;
God is near, do not fear -- Friend, good night.

Rest in peace my brother...

Deputy Don Cherry
Jackson County Sheriffs Office, Michigan

March 10, 2010