Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Bonneau. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

March 10, 2010

RIP Brother in Blue,
I knew you in high school but only in brief passing. We both heard the calling. You will never be forgotten. RIP

Deputy
SCCSD

March 10, 2010

THERE ARE KNOW WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW HEART BREAKING IT IS TO LOSS ANOTHER FELLOW BROTHER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, WE HAVE BEEN HIT SO HARD THIS YEAR, I CAN ONLY PRAY THAT PRAYERS ARE BEING SENT UP FOR GOD TO KEEP HIS HAND ON THE GOOD GUYS, OFFICER BONNEAU YOU WHERE TAKEN WAY TO SOON,ONLY GOD KNOWS ARE TIME, HE MUST HAVE A SPECIAL MISSION FOR YOU ON THIS TOUR THERE BE NO VIOLANCE, NO GUNS, ONLY PEACE, JOY, STREETS OF GOLD TO PATROL, KNOWING THAT GOD IS RIGHT THERE!! WHAT A JOY THAT MUST BE. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS I KNOW THEIR SORROW IS GREAT, THE HOLE YOU LEFT WILL NEVER BE FILLED, BUT IT IS WITH GREAT HOPE THEY WELL FIND PEACE AND JOY IN THEIR MEMORIES OF YOU AND WHO YOU ARE A HERO, AS PART OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR MORE THAN A HERO, NOW AN ANGEL BY GOD'S DESIGN, REST IN PEACE, SPREAD YOUR WINGS WIDE, LEFT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW THIS IS NOT GOOD BYE, BUT WE'LL MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE. I JUST WISH THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT COULD EASE THE PAIN OF ALL. GOD BLESS

DEPUTY
JACKSON CO SO OHIO

March 10, 2010

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFC BONNEAU, HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW OFFICERS. IN VALOR, THERE IS HOPE.

HONOR GUARD
HPFD

March 10, 2010

I never had the privilege of meeting Ofc Bonneau, but I knew him by his character. He was a fellow police officer. A man who chose to wear a badge & a uniform, and to put himself in harms way for others. James was doing just that "going in harms way for someone else" the night he died, and he will always be remembered for it.
They say a person is never really gone as long as they are remembered.....James will always be remembered by his family, his friends, his coworkers, and his extended family here at DHPD.
GOD Bless & GOD Speed

CPL Keith VanValkenburgh
Dearborn Heights PD (MI)

March 10, 2010

Rest in peace brother you have made the ultimate sacrific. Times are tough and are only going to get tougher. City leaders want to take take and take from public safety. You will be missed by all your family and friends, including your brothers in blue.

Anonymous

March 10, 2010

The years I spent as your boss were filled with smiles, laughter, and a desire to strangle you! You were the best of the best. I hired you because someone said you were a good guy, I had no idea at the time how right they were. You were the best of the best. God speed my friend, for you were so much more than an employee. I will never forget you. We of the sarcasm must always stick together.

Stacey Seidl
Eastern Michigan University

March 10, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Bonneau as well as to the Jackson Police Department. ** Rest in peace Sir! **

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

March 10, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

BROTHER IN BLUE

March 10, 2010

To the family and friends and co-workers of Officer James Bonneau, I offer my deepest condolences. As a Domestic Violence survivor, I am saddened to see another officer killed protecting a victim or following up on an incident. I hope that Officer Bonneau will be honored and remembered for the true hero he is. God Bless you and your family.

Private Citizen, Tonya Stephenson
Zavalla, TX Citizen

March 9, 2010

To the family and fellow officers of Officer Bonneau i'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time, words cannot express how truly sorry i am that you have to live this terrible nightmare.

Anonymous

March 9, 2010

Rest in Peace Sir...............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Texas PD

March 9, 2010

Officer James Bonneau, you served your community well

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.

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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Anonymous

March 9, 2010

Rest in Peace hero. You will not be forgotten.

L. Daniel
citizen

March 9, 2010

You Walk Alone
Lewis Riefstahl

No use in wistful dreaming.. we’ll
forever be a “Cop”
And the term is seldom kindly meant,
nor will its usage stop.
We likewise know we’re mentioned
rarely in a gracious tone,
For despite suave words of greeting,
A Policeman walks Alone.

And if you’d be an Officer, then
reconcile your heart
To the knowledge that from others
you’ll forever be Apart.
They’ll seek you out when Trouble
comes and plead in frenzied tone,
But once the case is closed, again
you’ll find you walk Alone.

Anonymous

March 9, 2010

I wish to express my most heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Officer Bonneau. May God watch over him forever. To my fellow law enforcement officers, Be safe.

OIC Chris Allen
Emmett Twp D.P.S.

March 9, 2010

Bone,

We are going to miss you man. You dry sense of humor, never knowing when you were or weren't joking........always remembered. The Lord called your number today, we dont know why, but you served an important part in His plan. Thank you for your service, brother, thank you for your sacrifice. You are not a hero for how you died, but how you lived your life. Thank you for being who you were, always consistently, you. You will always be remembered Jim, never forgotten, your sacrifice will be honored forever.

Officer Adam LaVigne
Jackson Police Department

March 9, 2010

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer Jeff Steeber
Fox Valley Metropolitan PD (WI)

March 9, 2010

Thank you for the time you gave! Gone way too soon, but you will never be forgotten! ! May you rest in peace.

Anonymous

March 9, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. I worked with officers for over 20 years, and they are all near and dear to my heart...even though I never met Officer Bonneau, I feel this loss deep in my heart....many prayers and thoughts go out to his family, as well as the officers in blue who are grieving this loss. We lost a dear friend in our dept. a few years ago, it forever changes the department. Rest in peace, my friend.......

Tina Renea' Perry
(previous 911 dispatcher Battle Creek PD)

March 9, 2010

I am a retired Ny Police Officer (almost 30 Yrs OTJ) and just learned of the death of Officer James Bonneau of Jackson PD. Please accept my condolances and prayers for the Family and PD Members.
My grandparents lived in Jackson (627 Oak ST) and ran a bar called Emil's Inn after the depression.
In approx 1959, my late Father (NYPD) assisted your dept in the apprehension of the killers of two state troopers after a prison break.
You have fine department-stay Proud and Strong for the Officers Family and our Profession.
May the Officer rest in Peace.

P.O.Philip E. Costa ( Retired)
Clarkstown NY Police Dept. New City NY

March 9, 2010

My prayers go out to the family, friends, and brothers he worked with. This is one that hits home. We will will take the shift now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.

Ofc. PHILPOTT
Marshall Police Department

March 9, 2010

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Deputy S. Yates
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Ms)

March 9, 2010

My deepest sympathies. Another hero taken.

Captain Don Saltzman (retired)
Denver Police Department

March 9, 2010

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

March 9, 2010