Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 23, 2010

Rest in Peace brother my prayers are with your family

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

July 23, 2010

Rest In Peace, Sheriff Welford.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

July 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

July 22, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Sheriff Garry Welford,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Sheriff Garry Welford. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Sheriff Garry Welford is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

July 22, 2010

Sheriff Welford, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers from now on. Rest in God’s peace my friend.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

July 22, 2010

To Sheriff Welford Family,Co-workers & Friends I'm sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Sheriff G.Welford
"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."


Brandy Nicole Williams (18) and
Christopher Baxter (24) were CAPTURED by Mississippi Highway Patrol
and K-9 Units. Both will be charged with CAPITAL MURDER OF A LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

DAWN MCQUEENEY
SUPPORTER/ NASHVILLE TN

July 22, 2010

Dear Welford family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Sheriff Welford for his dedication and service to the George County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

July 22, 2010

Rest in Peace Sheriff may our Lord comfort your
family,friends and co-workers
Thank you for your service to our great country
and communities

R Eberhart Partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/81 HCSO Houston Tx

July 22, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

July 22, 2010

Rest in Peace

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

July 22, 2010

Sheriff Welford, you will be missed tremendously. My thoughts and prayers go out to your personal family and the family of officers and other staff at the George County Sheriff's office. Sheriff Welford was a great great man. Someone I looked up to and whom I will miss tremendously. May God comfort all of you in George County in this senseless uncalled for act

Darryl Dukes
former employee

July 22, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

July 22, 2010

Rest In Peace our Brother

lt b. cole (ret)
lake charles police dept (louisiana)

July 22, 2010

R.I.P. brother in blue

Anonymous

July 22, 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

July 22, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka,IN police

July 22, 2010

May God comfort and bless your family and the men and women of the George County Sheriff's Department. I had the honor of knowing Sheriff Welford. He was a kind and caring man who wanted to make, not just George County, but the world a safer place. He was a true professional.

Cpl. Jason W. Ginn
Mississippi Highway Patrol

July 22, 2010

Sheriff Welford - Looks like you were leading from the front, Sir. You have left an example of both courage and committment for the rest of us to follow.

Thank you for service to our Nation, the State of Mississippi, and to the people of George County. May God grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you.

Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.)
Palmer Lake, CO PD (Ret. LAPD)

July 22, 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

July 22, 2010

Rest in Peace, my Brother in Blue. Your service will always be remembered. My God grant peace and comfort to your family and loved ones. You will be missed.

Sgt. John Rhodes
Wiggins Police Dept., Mississippi

July 22, 2010

Rest Easy Brother...we have the watch from here, keep an eye on us from above...

Policeman
Phoenix PD, Brother in Blue

July 22, 2010

Rest in peace,god bless your family.

Watch Commander/A.Dumas
Bishop State Police/Mobile,Al

July 22, 2010

Sheriff Welford, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

July 22, 2010