Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

February 17, 2011

Officer Adams, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 17, 2011

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero who will always be remembered. God bless your family during these tragic times.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 17, 2011

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Rest well Brother Adams, God bless your family and friends...

Sergeant Tim Poindexter, #9889 (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

February 17, 2011

Thankyou for your watching out for us. your sacrifice will never be forgotten. when you came to the gates of heaven your brothers of the blue and gold were waiting their for you. To salute to you Officer Adams. Never are we alone.
God Bless the peace keepers for the are called the sons of God
Rest in Peace.

Mamie Rae
Daughter of CHP Officer R,R Carpenter e.o.w.2/17/19070

February 17, 2011

Rest in peace bro', we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

February 17, 2011

Rest in peace brother. I am sorry to your family and agency for their loss. Enjoy watch on the highways of heaven. I will see you up there one day.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

February 17, 2011

God Bless You and Rest In Peace Officer Adams. Terry Granato

Terry Granato
Border Agents Mom

February 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Thomas Adams. Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of California will not be forgotten. R.I.P Trooper.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic & Escort Unit

February 17, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Adams.. May God wrap his loving arms around his parents, friends, and CHP Brothers and Sisters as they cope with the heart breaking loss of this fine young man.

Daniel Barnes
CHP & CALTRANS

February 17, 2011

Another one so young.... And what a fabulous smile he had. No doubt he was full of heart and loved his job.

Rest in Peace, young one. My heart aches for all who love and miss you.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada1

February 17, 2011

my prayers go out to the CHP and officer Adams family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace

Retired Police Officer Russ Greuter
Parsippany Police Det

February 17, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 17, 2011

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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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

February 17, 2011

God bless the family of Officer Thomas Adams and to all the brave members of the California Highway Patrol for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trooper I
New Jersey State Police

February 17, 2011

RIP, Sir. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten by your brother and sister Officers.

Police Officer II Michael Fernandez
Los Angeles Police Department

February 16, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to you, your family, and CHP.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

February 16, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir.......

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

February 16, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother. Thank you for your service.

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

February 16, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER ADAMS. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER ADAMS, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,SC

February 16, 2011

RIP brother Thomas.


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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

February 16, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. As you patrol the highways above, watch over your fellow CHP's. My condolences to your Family and the CHP.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

February 16, 2011

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE

February 16, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the California Highway Patrol. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
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February 16, 2011

My wife and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Adams' family, friends, and co-workers. R.I.P. Officer Adams, we'll carry on for you.

Sergeant Mike Allen
California Highway Patrol - Dublin Area

February 16, 2011