Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Richard Lyn Daniels
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"
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May God be with everyone!!!!
Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
June 23, 2010
God Bless. Sending prayers for your wife and baby girl. You will be missed so very much. It was a pleasure working with you.
Dana Collier McKenzie
Probation/Parole Officer Department of Juvenile Justice
June 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Daniels as well as the brotherhood at Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
June 23, 2010
The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Richard Daniels, and the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. 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. Deputy Daniels, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.
Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association
June 23, 2010
Rest in Peace brother and my prayers are with your family
Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
June 23, 2010
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.
Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)
June 23, 2010
May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Deputy Daniels and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Deputy Daniels for your dedicated service to the people of Georgia and the United States.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
June 23, 2010
RIP brother Richard.
May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.
Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD
June 23, 2010
My condolences to the family and friends. May God keep him in his glory, and comfort all who knew him.
Deputy Alonso
Miami-Dade Police Department
June 23, 2010
Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Deputy Daniels during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.
BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA
June 23, 2010
AMERICA AND GEORGIA LOST ANOTHER HERO.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND CO WORKERS OF THE TWIGGS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. R.I.P. BROTHER.
SERGEANT MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 23, 2010
RIP Brother
Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)
June 23, 2010
My heart goes out to all of the members of Twiggs County S.O. and to the Daniels family. I know it is a very tough time for all of you.
Inv. Sgt. R.T. Furlong
Prattville P.D. (Alabama)
June 22, 2010
Rest In Peace
ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN
June 22, 2010
May God bless and comfort your family. Rest In Peace
Agent
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics
June 22, 2010
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
June 22, 2010
REST EASY MY BROTHER...WE'LL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE.
LIEUTENANT JAMES WARD
LENOIR COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, NC
June 22, 2010
Deputy Daniels thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)
June 22, 2010
Dep Daniels, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department
June 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department
June 22, 2010
Rest, brother.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
June 22, 2010
Deputy Sheriff Richard Daniels Family, Friends, and all the Units at the Twiggs Co SO are in my Prayers, thoughts and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. Thank You for Your Service my Brother. So Very Sorry. God Bless.
Deputy
Kentucky Retired
June 22, 2010
You will never be forgotten. The dangers in law enforcement are not criminals and guns alone. A good percentage of time is spent in a motor vehicle . God bless you.
RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 22, 2010
For Deputy Sheriff Richard Daniels:
As a law officer on patrol we are subject to an array of risks that surely any one of them can be the cause of our last patrol. We regret to learn this day that our brother Rich was the victim of yet another situation on the highway that claimed the life of a deputy sheriff. No amount of preparation, training or skill can guarantee any of us another tour of duty.
We pray for Rich's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another as the need arises.
As a retired trooper and retired Lake County (FL) deputy sheriff, I am proud to render Deputy Richard Daniels a final salute.
Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennylvania State Police
June 22, 2010
Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal peace. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they will need during the rough days ahead.
PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY
June 22, 2010
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