Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Go with God my brother. Your family is in my prayers

Patrol Officer Nan Bongiani
Indian Hill Police Dept. Ohio

December 25, 2010

My heart and prayers are with the Rouse family as they face this very difficult time. God hsa certainly called another true hero home... Lt. may you rest in peace sir and thank you for your service, dedication and protection to us all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

December 25, 2010

From our family to yours, you are truly in our prayers at this time. God Bless

Anonymous

December 25, 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

December 25, 2010

To the family/friends and co-workers of Lt. Cliff Rouse. I just wanted you to know that I take notice of your loved ones commitment and bravery during this very dangerous incident. I am honestly saddened by the loss of your loved one who has made the ultimate sacrifice in law enforcement. Your loved one has left an outstanding legacy.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

December 25, 2010

Rest in peace LT Rouse, my sincere condolences to your family and to your Department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

December 25, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

December 25, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Lieutenant Cliff Rouse as well as to the Dougherty County Police Department. Rest in peace Lieutenant Rouse, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

December 25, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 25, 2010

Rest in peace!

lakeycha McDonald
Widow of Deputy Chad McDonald(Bibb County E.O.W 12/21/07

December 25, 2010

Godspeed. Thank you and your family for all your service to our community.
Albany Citizens

Nedra Woodyatt

December 25, 2010

You will be missed by all your brothers and sisters in blue.

Patrol Officer
Lenox Police, MA

December 24, 2010

I worked several cases with Cliff when I was with the GBI. Cliff was a great police officer and was a great detective when I worked with him. I know that everyone who knew Cliff will miss him. My prayers are with his wife and children who he loved very much. DCP, and all of us, have suffered a tremendous loss.

Mike Hill
Warwick PD, Winterville PD

December 24, 2010

R.I. P. Brother Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department.

Detective M.H.Coleman
Caldwell County Sheriff Dept N.C.

December 24, 2010

God bless my family when I am away,
Leave the lights on I'll return from harms way,

Grant me courage and strength to protect others each day,
So they live in peace without worry, fear or dismay,

Bless those who have fallen given their life for another
May their spirit live on from then and forever,

Return me home to my family at the end of each night,
May I pass through the door before the morning's first light,

Shall I give my life for another before the dawn breaks today,
God bless my family when I am away.

Anonymous

December 24, 2010

God bless my family when I am away,
Leave the lights on I'll return from harms way,

Grant me courage and strength to protect others each day,
So they live in peace without worry, fear or dismay,

Bless those who have fallen given their life for another
May their spirit live on from then and forever,

Return me home to my family at the end of each night,
May I pass through the door before the morning's first light,

Shall I give my life for another before the dawn breaks today,
God bless my family when I am away.

Anonymous

December 24, 2010

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Lt. Cliff Rouse. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Lt. Rouse and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

December 24, 2010

What a great officer. You will be missed. Thanks for the 18 years of public service that you have provided for my family in Dougherty County. You have influenced so many young officers to become better leaders and stronger people through your actions. We lost a hero but heaven gained another guard. Thanks.

L Jacobs
Federal Protective Service (Retired)

December 24, 2010

My deepest condolences go out to the frinds and family of our brother, Lieutenant Rouse... my prayers are with you all.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

December 24, 2010

My heart and prayers are with this officers family and the brothers and sisters of law enforcement. May God send his angels and wrap you up in his love and care during this and the future hard times near. You are a fine and outstanding officer Lt. Cliff Rouse, gone but never forgotten.

Heather Apon-Ferguson
Previous Dispatcher for MCSO

December 24, 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

December 24, 2010

Thank you for your years of dedication and service. 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

December 24, 2010

Rest In Peace LT. Know your killer is in custody and will pay for his crime. Watch over your fellow officers as they continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Dougherty County PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

December 24, 2010

As an friend of Lieutenant Cliff Rouse father. My thoughts and Prays goes out to the entire Rouse Family. His father talked about his son all the time.He was so proud of him. May God Bless the Rouse Family!!!!!!

Kevin Tilley
Citizen

December 24, 2010

My prayers go out to his family in there time of need .

Blaine Tyler
Emergency Medical Tech.

December 24, 2010