Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

TFC B.C. Marks #269
GSP Monroe

May 9, 2010

SO SAD TO SEE SUCH A GREAT OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND VERY FRIENDLY HE WILL BE MISSED IN CONYERS {ROCKDALE CO}

Anonymous

May 9, 2010

god bless...hero

Anonymous

May 9, 2010

RIP brother, may u watch over us now.

Ptl. W.G. Harrison
Ahoskie PD

May 9, 2010

To our Fallen Brother,

We have the watch from here. Godbless you and your family.

Rest In Peace

Deputy Burns
Polk County Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2010

May your family be blessed and comforted at this tragic time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Det R. Killinger Retired
Mid Cumberland Valley Regional

May 9, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Mahaffey. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the fellow officers who knew and loved him. There are no words to comfort you right now, but know that the arms of the entire law enforcement community are reaching out to support you during this time of mourning.

Anonymous

May 9, 2010

RIP my brother. To the family of Deputy Mahaffey, I am deeply sorry for your lost. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bryan Davis
Brewton PD

May 9, 2010

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like for the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Brian Lamar Mahaffey to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the peace, eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.
I am very sorry for your loss.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

May 9, 2010

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

May 9, 2010

Deputy Mahaffey..May God give you eternal rest for your service and sacrifice and to your family peace and comfort at this most tragic hour. Rest well our hero you have served with honor. Heaven is a better place now and this world has suffered a great loss.

Officer Ray Hightower
forest park police

May 9, 2010

FINAL INSPECTION
Written by Peter Hornbach

Final Inspection
The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining 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 shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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've 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 officer waited quietly for the answer 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."

Diane Fincher sister of SGT Jimmy Gilbert-EOW 5/2/2004


Final Inspection

Diane Fincher

May 9, 2010

First, I would like to send my condolence to the family of Deputy Sheriff Brian L. Mahaffey on behalf of all the soldiers and civilians here in Iraq. I am a citizen of Henry County (McDonough GA)deployed in Iraq and I had to post. I consider police officers as my brothers and sisters just like military, we are all family. God bless your family and may you rest in peace. We are saddened in our hearts and you will be missed but never forgotten.

Charles E. Walker
US Army Retired MSG

May 9, 2010

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

May 9, 2010

Thank you dear Sir for a job well done. Prayers for your family and department. Rest well brave Deputy.

Dad of a Deputy

May 9, 2010

Deputy Brian Mahaffey's Family, Friends and all the RCSO Units are in my Prayers, thoughts and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. Thank You for Your Service.
So very Sorry my Brother. God Bless.

Deputy
Kentucky Retired

May 9, 2010

My Prayers go out to the Family and all of the Law Enforcement family of Brian. I was in Law Enforcement for over 20yrs, we all know the Dangers when we put on that Badge, but it doesnt make it any easier for our Familys. We all know that today maybe our last and that we wont come home, but we do it so that we know that you are safe. Brian is always with us as long as we keep him in our thoughts and in our Heart.,

Clyde Hardin
Forsyth Co SO.

May 9, 2010

God bless you and your family, brother. Thank you for eliminating an evil person from this world and for your service.

A Texas StreetCop #614

Anonymous

May 9, 2010

Brother, thank you for your service and dedication. Bless your family and God speed. We now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

May 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and members of the dept. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here.

Officer Adam Becker
Abilene TX Police Dept

May 9, 2010

Rest in Peace brother, you are truly a hero. Please watch over the rest of us...

OFC. Chris Morris
Maryland Natural Resources Police

May 9, 2010

To Deputy Mahaffey, family and friends,
on behalf of the Senoia Police Department and rest of the law enforcement community, our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of need. Deputy Mahaffey paid the ultimate price to keep everyone else safe and he will not be forgotten!

Sgt. J. McCue
Senoia Police Department (Georgia)

May 9, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 9, 2010

You have reached the portals of glory and have your heavenly reward. Thank you for your service. Your fellow officers will take over from here. We will see each other again when you help welcome us into heaven.

Lt. Hal White
Morrow Police Department

May 9, 2010

Rest in peace Sheriff Mahaffey!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 9, 2010