Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
End of Watch Monday, August 9, 2010
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Christopher L. Dewey
Rest in peace deputy. My thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the MCSO during this most difficult and tragic time
Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD
August 18, 2010
“As a tribute to Mahnomen County Deputy Chris Dewey and his family, we will be observing a full minute of radio silence, other than emergency traffic, beginning at 1400 hours today 08-18-2010. We wish to honor and remember his service and dedication in protecting the lives of others as he gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, his friends, and all those serving in Public Safety. May God bless us all……"
"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
Deputy Matt Giddings
Cass County Sheriff's Office
August 18, 2010
My family and I extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Christopher Dewey.
P.A. Martin
August 18, 2010
Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia
August 17, 2010
Rest in peace brother.
#484
Duluth PD
August 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-worker's of this fallen officer. May you REST IN PEACE SIR.
Diane Waynant Murray
Sister of Fallen Officer Inspector Brian Waynant EOW 3/1/10
August 16, 2010
Rest in Peace, Sir. Deepest sympathy to Deputy Deweys loved ones. Life is so unfair.
Anonymous
August 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.
PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City Police Department
August 16, 2010
rest in peace deputy christopher dewey
officer g. Jorgensen
August 16, 2010
The families of 1199 Inc. would like to say how sorry we are to hear Deputy Sheriff Christopher Dewey has lost his battle. He fought hard for 18 months to survive being shot in the line of duty. Thank you for your dedication and service. We will keep your family, friends, as well as your law enforcement family in our thoughts and prayers. To all those whose lives you have touched, please stay safe,stay alert and watch your 6.
Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers
August 15, 2010
Rest in peace brother.
Deputy Sheriff #549
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
August 15, 2010
Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.
Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio
August 15, 2010
Rest in peace brother....To Deputy Sheriff Christopher Dewey I render a final salute.
PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD
August 15, 2010
Thank you for your service sir. Rest In Peace.
anonymous
August 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Deputy Christopher Dewey. God Bless him for his service to the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace sir, hero's are never forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
August 14, 2010
Thank you for your service and dedication. Bless your family and God speed.Brother,we now have the watch.
Deputy R. L. Matthews
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05
August 14, 2010
Deepest condolences to family, friends and fellow coppers. RIP brother.
Sgt. Robert Craig
Chicago PD
August 14, 2010
May God be with Deputy Dewey and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deputy
Wisconsin
August 14, 2010
Rest In Peace, Deputy Dewey.
Lt T Carr
NYPD
August 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Dewey as well as the brotherhood at Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department
August 13, 2010
My condolences to Deputy Dewey's Wife, Family, Friend's and co-workers. Rest in peace Sir!
Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP-Service, Traffic Unit
August 13, 2010
You fought a good fight now rest easy Chris! Thank you for your service to Mahnomen Co along with the state of Minnesota!
Emily & Chris's family Thank you for sharing Chris with us, of the Law Enforcement family. Take Care of yourselves as you now have your own guardian angel.
Thoughts and Prayers to Emily & Chris's families - you will be remembered always!
Chris - will see you on the high ground!
kelly
August 13, 2010
God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.
Rest in peace.
Michelle - wife of US Marshal
August 13, 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
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
August 12, 2010
To Deputy Dewey Family and Friends.Our prayers are with you. May your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
Anonymous
August 12, 2010
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