Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Offc. Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worrth Texas PD

May 9, 2010

To the Family of Officer Mahaffey:

I am the child of a fallen California Highway Patrol Officer. My father is Richard D. Duvall (also on this website) In 1976, we moved to Conyers, GA. (Clubhouse Way). I graduated from Rockdale High. I honor this brave officer and truly understand the sacrifice his wife and young children have made. You are not alone. Hero's have a special place in heaven. My daddy is also there.

Deanne Duvall
Antioch, CA

Deanne Willhoft
Citizen

May 9, 2010

God Bless you and your family.

Delaware State Police
DSP

May 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. There is no reason for this and I hate that this happened to another uniformed officer. You all put your lives on the line to keep everyone safe and then someone just has to step in and take them away from the ones that love them! Makes me sick.

Please just know we are all praying for the family and loved ones in North Ga

Amber
Spouse of officer

May 9, 2010

To the family of Brain Mahaffey, you have our heartfelt thoughts and prayers with you in this time of your loss. Words can do nothing to comfort, but our prayers are for the 'peace that surpasseth all understanding' from our Lord. Remember: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."

(Ret) SFC Kathy Henderson
Retired Post Commander / GSP P27

May 9, 2010

Rest in peace!!

S. Carr #15
Sylvester, GA PD

May 9, 2010

I have worked with Brian in all aspects of his Law Enforcement. He was a superior officer and a great friend. He was always willing to help anyone,anytime and anywhere regardless of what the task involved he was there. He will be sorely missed by everyone who's life he has touched in not only his personal life but during his Law Enforcement Career.

Our prayers go out to his wife,children and other family members along with all of his fellow Officers.

Depuy Keith Studdard
Rockdale Sheriff's Office Evening Watch

May 9, 2010

What a terrible tradgedy. I pray for the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Mahaffey. I am consoled by the belief that someday we will be reunited with our loved ones. Carry on Rockdale County Sheriff's.

DD First Class (FTO) Matthew Roth
Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Pensacola FL

May 9, 2010

Brian you were a great guy and a great officer. You were always sticking up for the little man when we were in school. I will always remember the wreck with the drunk i ran up on near my house only one car in which you responded to and just talking to you on several different occasions even when you came to my house on routine calls to help me out. I thank you for all you have done and all you gave to Rockdale County. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be deeply missed. EOW 05-08-2010 this will be a day i will never forget.

Dep. Sean Free
Henry County Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2010

So sorry to read that another officer has died in the line of duty. May God watch over your family, Officer Mahaffey, and ease their pain during this most difficult time. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

Lisa
Citizen

May 9, 2010

You will be truly missed. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Senior Officer Sheffield
Sandy Springs Police Dept.

May 9, 2010

God bless Deputy Mahaffey, his family and coworkers. I am deeply saddened by the death of this fine young deputy. May he rest in peace, and may God give strength and comfort to his family

Sheriff Scott Berry
Oconee Co Georgia Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2010

God Bless Deputy Mahaffey and the Rockdale County Sheriff's Offfice.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Georgia

May 9, 2010

Deputy Mahaffey,
Rest in peace brother. May the lord see your wife, children and family through this time of need and understanding. Your brothers and sisters in blue will take it from here. God Speed.

PO R. Miller
Durham PD New York

May 9, 2010

Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God bless your family.

Sgt. G.T. Martin
Collier Co. S.O. (FL)

May 9, 2010

I had been talking to Mahaffey over the past couple of weeks. Mahaffey was trying to locate a man that we have warrants on in Carroll County. I am so sorry to hear of this terrible news. May God be with his friends, family and co-workers during this terrible time. Rest in peace Deputy Mahaffey.

Inv. Russell Grizzard
Carroll County Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2010

RIP brother...And Dear Lord, please be with his family, they really need your support now. Amen

Texas Officer

May 9, 2010

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

May 9, 2010

My heart goes out to the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office and to Mrs. Mahaffey. Thank you for your service, Mr. Mahaffey.

Amy Becker
Wife of Abilene, TX Police Officer Adam Becker

May 9, 2010

On behalf of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office we are sorry for your loss. God's Speed Deputy Mahaffey.

Sgt. Matt Baxley
Columbia County Sheriff's Office Ga/ Special Operations Division

May 9, 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 whose 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

May 9, 2010

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

May 9, 2010

Lord please comfort the family and friends of this
brave Hero.Rest easy in the arms of our Lord Deputy
your shift is over you've given your all you are
a true AMERICAN HERRO

R Eberhart partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/1981 Harris Cty Sheriff Dept, Harrris Cty Tx

May 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the RCSO. May God be with you and help you through this most difficult time.

Anonymous

May 9, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

May 9, 2010