Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chris popped into my mind today for whatever reason. After nearly 30 years in this business, it's still hard to fully comprehend the loss of comrades and the senselessness of it in most cases. May you rest well, Chris, after having served in such grand fashion.

Lt. Jerry Mills
San Diego PD

April 26, 2011

May you rest in peace Officer Wilson. Know that your brothers and sister have stepped up to take your watch.
We light a candle in our hearts to honor you.
Prayers go out to his family, his department, his fellow officers and his community.

Pamela West Klemp and family

Pamela West (Taylor) Klemp
Charleston PD, Charleston, WV. Former Dispatcher

January 22, 2011

To the friends and family members of Officer Christopher A. Wislon,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Session 49
Zone Five Police Academy, NY

Session 49
Zone Five Police Academy

December 18, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Aaron Wayman
Police Academy Graduate

November 18, 2010

Officer Wilson, thank you for your selfless service. My prayers are with your children and extended family, friends, and most especially your Police brothers and sisters.

My older brother has lived in San Diego for 11 years now... bless you for protecting that beautiful city.

Tim Reise
Nashville, TN (neighborhood watch dir.; cousin of retired Chicago PD)

November 12, 2010

1199 Inc. Families are so sorry to hear Police Officer Christopher A. Wilson lost his life in the line of duty. Officer Wilson will always be a hero for his fearless act that day. Thank you Officer Wilson for your dedication and service to The San Diego Police Dept. and service to your community. We will always remember your bravery. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, as well as your law enforcement family. God's speed.

Sgt. Jeff Caudill
1199 Inc. for fallen officers

November 10, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Christopher, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW7/15/73

Anonymous

November 10, 2010

Our condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of this officer.
Rest in peace.....

MP Brewer
KPD Washington State (Retired)

November 9, 2010

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Wilson.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

November 8, 2010

God bless this family and Rest In Peace Officer Wilson.

D. Murphy

November 8, 2010

RIP Officer Wilson. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends, and with your extended family at the San Diego Police Department.

Sergeant Richard P. DiPersio
Hudson Massachusetts Police Department

November 8, 2010

I have been watching the news and reading the articles since you were gunned down. You sound like the perfect cop we all strive to be.

You and your family will always be thought of.

Police Officer
California

November 8, 2010

Thank you for your service.

Rest easy Brother

Anonymous

November 7, 2010

Rest in peace brother.

Detective
melrose park

November 6, 2010

God bless you, your family, friends and the men and women of the San Diego Police dept. You are a true warrior and will never be forgotten. God Speed my brother and rest in peace......

Officer E. Borghesani
San Francisco Police Dept

November 6, 2010

May somehow this senseless death remind those that serve to be so aware when they go to work that pure evil is lurking. God bless the family Of Ofc Wilson, in time we pray peace for them & hope they realize what a hero Chris was. To the officers who put on a uniform each day, be safe, you are HEROS.

Mom of COS PD Officer
Colorado Springs, CO

November 5, 2010

Being a former San Diego resident, I have many friends who know or have been affected by the life and death of Chris Wilson. To Chris' family, and to my friends who have shared his loss, my heartfelt condolences.

K PATCHETT, Dispatcher
Kootenai Co Sheriff, Coeur d Alene ID

November 5, 2010

SAINT MICHAEL'S BOYS

Not long ago the struggle between Good and Evil erupted, again, into war and the Devil threw his forces against the very Gates of Heaven. His attack beaten back and his forces decimated he withdrew and called for a meeting with God.

And Satan began.....

“Who were those men who stood their ground,
When they were just some thousand few?
And while Gabriel's Army is clad in gold,
Who were those warriors all clad in blue?

They were out-numbered one thousand-to-one
And should have run like new-born foals.
But when they showed no fear I knew
That you'd sent out men who have no souls…

So now, at last, I have you,
Through all your boasts you've lied,
No more claims of righteousness
And from behind your Commandments hide.

You've cheated and you've robbed me,
Those men, they are my proof,
The soul-less can't be yours in Heaven,
But mine in Hell, beneath my roof!”

God listened then stepped closer, narrowing his eyes. He locked them both on Satan and forcibly replied....

"You poor, misguided child.
The countless errors of your ways.
Those warriors stand against you now,
As they did in mortal days,

I knew they wouldn't turn and run,
For they've faced your worst before,
And that is why I placed them there,
To keep safe and guard my door.

As for their battered coats of blue,
They wear with such fierce pride
That if I ordered them to change, I fear,
Even then I’d be defied.
Yet, you believe they have no souls,
When their souls are why they're here.
For in life each took an oath they kept
With a price so steep and dear.

When even in the face of death
Their honor did cowardice decline,
Their hearts, they never could be yours,
Those blessed children…they are mine,

And it's strange that you don't know them,
Since you've sent me every one,
Each time your murderers and thieves
Kill a policeman's father's son…

With tear-stained eyes I greet them all,
Cut far too soon from their families' joys.
So send your worthless soldiers of Hell...
And they'll meet Saint Michael's Boys."

For you, Brother. Very fitting. God bless you and your family.

Det. Damian Jackson
Escondido PD / Palomar Police Academy

November 5, 2010

I was at your funeral today and you sound like a wonderful father,son, friend and Officer. My prayers are with your family and fellow officers. After I lost my son ,I pulled this off the reflections ....You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes & pray that he'll come back or you can open your eyes & see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow & live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone or you can cherish his memory & let it live on.
You can cry & close your mind ...
Be empty and turn your back...or you can do what he'd want ......Smile, Open your eyes, love and go on.
David Harkins
This comes from a member of COPS Concerns of Police Survivors We all have lost loved ones in the line of duty and we understand the difficult road.
You and my son have a lot in common and I hope you are in Heaven watching over the rest of us...

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

November 4, 2010

Prayers for the Family....A salute to our fallen Brother. Sleep well my Friend. Your tour of Duty is over but the impact you had on your family and your community will never end

Officer in Charge Robby F Anger
Cohocton Town Police (NY)

November 4, 2010

I was driving to work on Friars this morning as the calvacade was going the other way. Just the sight and sound of all those patrol cars brought back memories of the two funerals we've had in Oceanside in recent years. No officer should die just because he or she is fufulling their job to protect and serve. It's a screwed up fallen world in which we live where good, hard-working peace officers are gunned down without cause. My husband has served countless warrants - it becomes routine - and we forget the danger that can always be on the other side of the door. I'm so sorry this happened to you, to your family, to your department. We have lost another great man and California and America is a little weaker today because of it. I pray your family rallies around your memory, your department honors your sacrafice and that the people of our whole state of California keep you, your friends, family and co-workers in their thoughts and prayers for years to come. It doesn't get any easier but with love and support, we all come through these times. God bless all of your loved ones - I pray he watches over them, shelters them, comforts them, loves them, showers them with blessings. You will be missed.

Carol Markham
wife of an OPD officer

November 4, 2010

Brother Christopher,

Please keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

R.I.P. my Brother

Cpl. Robert L. Pagdett (ret)
Charles County Sheriff Office, Md.

November 4, 2010

Chris Wilson, thank you for your service and dedication. My prayers are with you, your family and my brothers and sisters at SDPD. Patrol the streets of Heaven brother. 10-42

Ofc Medrano
MCPD

November 3, 2010

To the Wilson family, I'am truly sorry for your loss. Chris was one our finest officers and my friend. I'll never forget receiving a text message in the early morning hrs. about Chris. For that one moment I couldn't breath as I choked back my tears. He will be deeply missed. God Bless you and your family during this time of need.

Mitchell
SDPD

November 3, 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

November 3, 2010