Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

January 28, 2011

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Hayes during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

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, Officer.
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

RIP brother Tom.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

January 26, 2011

God's peace and speed Officer Hayes. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

January 26, 2011

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Hayes. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

January 26, 2011

Rest in peace brother. God bless you.

Detective
Melrose Park

January 26, 2011

Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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

January 26, 2011

Tommy, although I saw you on several occasions in your wheelchair at Headquarters, we never had the opportunity to speak to one another. However, the countless stories I heard of your indomitable spirit, infectious smile, and can-do attitude are the stories of incredible courage and triumph. You were truly a legendary hero and angel here on earth. It's the few here on this planet, such as yourself, who make the rest of us want to be better human beings. I should feel joy in your liberation from so many years of pain and suffering...but for now I will weep alongside the throngs of those that loved you. RIP my brother...

Dan Cockerham, Ret. P.O.
Columbus, Ohio PD

January 26, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Hayes. God Bless him for his service to the Columbus Police Department. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

January 25, 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

Rest in peace Officer Hayes, you earned yours the hardway.My sincere condolences to your family and to your department that you kept working for even after your injury. Godspeed as you now draw pictures of the angels. Thanks for your service Terry F. Zech

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

January 25, 2011

Thank you, sir, for your brave service to the city of Columbus and for your continuing service as a sketch artist. May God bless your family.

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

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

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Tom Hayes: My deepest sympathies to you at this sad and difficult time. Age 61-we all wish there had been more time. I'd just like to say that I found Tom's story inspiring-inspiring in the sense of over coming his physical disabilities and not giving up. I honor his courage during the incident 30 years ago or so and every day since then.

Sgt Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

January 25, 2011

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


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

January 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Hayes.. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of OFC. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace brother. I hope you enjoy patrol in heaven, I will see you up there one day.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten by the THIN BLUE LINE. You have served your country and community well.

Ofc. Charles Robson (ret)
Ormond Beach Police Dept.

January 25, 2011

So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you through this time of unbelievable sorrow.

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

January 25, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother

Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept. (Ms)

January 25, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

January 25, 2011

My heart breaks for Officer Hayes's family. What a man to keep fighting against the injuries for all those years and to still serve the law enforcement community. I'm glad your family was able to have you for those years but so sorry they had to lose you now. May God wrap his loving arms around them and carry them through the days ahead.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

January 25, 2011