Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

If today is to be THE DAY, so be it.
If you seek to do battle with me this day,
you will receive the best that I am capable of giving.
It may not be enough, but it will be everything that
I have to give and it will be impressive, for I
have constantly prepared myself for this day.
I have trained, drilled, and rehearsed my actions
so that I might have the best chance of defeating you.
I have kept myself in peak physical condition,
schooled myself in the martial skills and have
become proficient in the application of combat tactics.
You may defeat me, but you will pay a severe price
and will be lucky to escape with your life.
You may kill me, but I am willing to die if necessary.
I do not fear Death, for I have been close enough to it
on enough occasions that it no longer concerns me.
But I do fear the loss of my Honor and would rather die
fighting than to have said that I was without courage.
So, I WILL FIGHT YOU,
no matter how insurmountable it may seem
and to the death if need be,
in order that it may never be said of me that I was not a WARRIOR!

Lieutenant
ADOC SRP

February 20, 2011

Det. Haworth,
Maam I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Detective for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Miami-Dade. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

February 17, 2011

To The Family of Det. Haworth:
I wanted to offer my sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues on your tragic death. The courage and bravery you displayed that fateful day along with Det. Castillo will never be forgotten. When Director Loftus spoke at your Inspector's Funeral I cried. It's sad and the day you both were buried two officers from St.Pete Florida were killed serving a warrant. My dad was a New York city policeman for nearly 40 years with the 102 precinct. Rest in peace Det. Haworth your dedication won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 17, 2011

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

February 8, 2011

Rest in peace Detective Haworth. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you made during your tour. Thanks to your family for understanding your choice and passion to be a public servant and protecting God's children. Your family is in my prayers, and please watch over all of us.

Sgt. Rich Kearney
Chicago Police Department

February 8, 2011

Rest in Peace my sister in blue. Thank you for your service.

Detective B. Sperry
Butler County Kansas S.O.

February 4, 2011

As a Police Dispatcher and a wife of a Sgt., I want you to know that my heart and prayers are with you, your family, and the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Ashelyn Johnson Police Dispatcher
Treasure Island Police Department, Treasure Island, Florida

February 4, 2011

Det. Haworth,

You have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service and your dedication. My thoughts, prayers, and heart go out to your family and your brothers and sisters in L.E.

R. AKANS #1354
ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPT

February 2, 2011

RIP sister. A blue ribbon has been placed around a tree in my yard in honor of your sacrifice.

Cpl. Julia Gilroy
MCPD Maryland

January 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Detective Haworth as well as the brotherhood at Miami-Dade Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

January 29, 2011

Rest in Peace my Sister, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

January 28, 2011

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl David Murphy
TX DPS

January 27, 2011

Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Greater love hath no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Friend of USFS Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9/20/08

Anonymous

January 27, 2011

I don't know how you officers do it.... God love you and bless you.

Anonymous

January 27, 2011

To the family, friends and law enforcement family of Detective Haworth, you all are in my thoughts and prayers!! God speed Detective Haworth!! Congratulations on your promotion to patrol the gates of heaven!! Thank you for a job well done!! Rest in peace!! We will take it from here!!!

Sgt. Mary Beth Lovett
Spring Hill, Tennessee Police Department

January 27, 2011

Rest in peace my sister in blue. God bless you.

Detective
Melrose Park

January 26, 2011

Every time I leave my home to go 10-41, I realize, something could go wrong, and that, despite my wishes, I may not come home.

Some people wonder why so many Officers converge on towns across this nation, when an Officer is killed in the Line of Duty. I can simply say, that they come to pay respects to someone who did the job they do, in support of other Officers, as a show of respect to family, and to show Pride, Integrity and Honor for a fallen hero whose community has lost a friend. I have attended way too many of these but if you shed a tear for another, it will help cleanse your soul. It is our memories that will get you through the years.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and though I mark on duty, my calls unknown, I fear no evil, for the majority are with me, nor do I worry of my own safety, all of this I do for the citizens of my community. An Officer’s family can be filled with worry and though they are strong, they know that their loved one may be placed in harm’s way. Through this, they stand tall, with Pride, Integrity and Honor.

To all Law Enforcement, risking your life for the benefit of others and who are trying to make a difference, may God bless and keep you safe.

RIP Detective Amanda Haworth

Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Office (Indiana)

January 26, 2011

My heart goes out to the members of the M.D.P.D. and the loved ones of the slain officers. You are in our prayers. Rest in piece Detective, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt. G. T. Martin
Collier Co. S.O. (FL)

January 26, 2011

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

January 25, 2011

Dear Lord, law enforcement is not an easy task to do,
Yet, there are many who choose to wear the shield.
They serve each day, to the oaths they swore are true,
Protecting and serving, a safer, better world to build.


Lord now we gather to pay our deepest honor,
To those of ours officers, killed in the line of duty.
It matters not the style of shield they wore,
Only that they served with pride, and honor.


Lord all that matters is that they were one of us,
Serving wherever needed, richest mansion to dirtiest alley.
Confident and proud, highly honored by the peoples trust,
So they carried a shield, mindful of all their sacred duties.


Lord you have called several of ours home to glory,
The race with life for them is now done.
Peace, blessed peace, in safety, forever now with Thee,
Welcome rest, now in heaven for all of eternity.


May time never erase the sacrifices that were made,
May no officer ever fall alone, to lie cold in their grave .
May those of us still serving, remember well the price they paid,
May their memories stand forever as those who went down brave.


Lord give us courage to carry on, to still live and care,
To not be vengeful or bitter, to simply trust Your word it true.
May we always cover with pride the shield we wear,
To honor all fallen officers, whom we now commend to you.

Deputy S. Mackey
El Paso County Sheriff's Office - CO

January 25, 2011

R.I.P. Sister.....

Deputy
Ohio

January 25, 2011

May God take you in his arms and let you know that those you left behind will be well cared for. Such a senseless death of a dedicated law enforcement officer.

Sgt. Robert Spiegel, ret.
Hialeah Police Department

January 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Detective Amanda Haworth who paid the ultimate price for protectig the citizens of Miami. She is and always will be a hero. My heart goes out to her family, loved ones friends and colleagues who will miss her deeply.

Anonymous

January 25, 2011

In Memory of Detective Amanda Haworth:

To the family and friends, our sincere condolence.
To Sgt. Rose, we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts.

God Bless!
Barbara Pernaris & Fam
Raisa Ocampo & Fam
Ana Crespo-Babe & Fam

B. Pernaris

January 25, 2011

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

January 25, 2011