Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Special Agent
U.S. Postal Service

March 24, 2010

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

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

March 24, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Walsh. My sincere condolences to your family and your department. It is always hard when an officer is taken so young. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

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

March 24, 2010

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

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

March 24, 2010

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE FEDERAL WAY POLICE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON. REST IN PEACE OFFICER WALSH.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/2006

Anonymous

March 24, 2010

RIP Brother....

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police (PA)

March 24, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

March 24, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Brian Walsh, and the Federal Way 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 Walsh, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

March 24, 2010

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

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

March 24, 2010

Dear friends and family of Officer Walsh,

We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Officer Walsh.

Our thoughts are with his two children and his expectant wife.

May he continue his watch in a better place.

Respectfully,


Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

Session 48
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

March 24, 2010

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

March 24, 2010

Officer Brian Walsh's Family, Friends, and al the FWPD Units are in my Prayers, thoughts and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. God Bless.
So very Sorry my Brother.

Officer
Kentucky Retired

March 24, 2010

Brian,
I didnt get to work with you alot at the CJ, but when I did, you always made the shifts go by quick, with your humor and bantering with the rest of us. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and extended FWPD family. God Speed and make us proud on Heavens Beat!!
RIP my friend

Deputy Jason Davis
Greene County Sheriffs Office OH

March 23, 2010

I still cannot believe that you are gone brother. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will be greatly missed Brian...

Officer Billy

March 23, 2010

God Bless you Officer Walsh. My sincerest condolences to your wife, children and the members of the Federal Way Police Department.

God Speed Brother

Sergeant Patrick Hanson
Fresno Sheriff's Office

March 23, 2010

Thank you for your service and bravery. You will always be our HERO and we will never forget. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

March 23, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

March 23, 2010

Officer Walsh, My thoughts are with your wife and children at this time. I hope all your friends are there for them and tell many a tale about you to your unborn child. Your wife has a tough road ahead. Please keep an eye on her from above. We will here on earth.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT

March 23, 2010

Thank you for your dedication, service, and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a HERO and will NEVER be forgotten!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

March 23, 2010

Difficult as it may seem these events provide consequences never anticipated. Heart break, sorrow, questions yes. Some of which may be answered in the future. Keep your faith in God that He will guide you through the maze.

Chaplain Mann, retired
Fremont, OH PD

March 23, 2010

God Bless you and your family. RIP Brother.

Sgt. Jeff Miller
Hammond, IN Police Dept

March 23, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER WALSH. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER WALSH, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 23, 2010

Rest easy sir. Thank you for your service.

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

March 23, 2010

God be with you brother.

PO Milton Krysztofiak (Retired)
Baltimore City Police

March 23, 2010

"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

Officer Brigit Clary
Federal Way PD, WA

March 23, 2010