Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sir. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Enjoy watch in heaven. I will see you up there one day.

Police Officer II Dan Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

February 25, 2011

RIP brother Edward.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

February 23, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Pounds. God Bless him for his service to the NCDOC. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

February 23, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir.............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

February 23, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the North Carolina Department of Corrections - Division of Prisons. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

February 23, 2011

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Pounds, we would like to express our deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time.

Session 50
Zone 5 Police Academy, NY

February 23, 2011

God bless the family, friends & the Department. Anther hero taken too soon, Rest, you fought the valiant fight.

Mom of a cop
CSPD

February 23, 2011

Justice delayed but hopefully not denied. RIP brother.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

February 23, 2011

Officer Pounds, thank you for your service and dedication.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

February 23, 2011

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

P/O Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

February 22, 2011

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Pounds and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Pounds, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Pounds is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI

February 22, 2011

Rest in peace my Brother

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

February 22, 2011

GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR REST IN PEACE.
MAY YOUR FAMILY KNOW YOU SERVED YOUR COMMUNITY WITH HONOR !

C
MELROSE.MASS POLICE

February 22, 2011

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Correctional Officer Edward Pounds. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

February 22, 2011

God bless your family during these difficult times. I pray for them so that they may receive some sort of peace during the days to come. May you rest in Peace.

Sr. Inspector
U.S. Marshals Service

February 22, 2011

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

February 22, 2011

You must have the heart of a lion. Returning back and letting all of them know you are not afraid and they couldn't sway you from your dedication. I honor you and all the others who went before you.

Bill Henderson, Associate Warden (Ret)
FBOP

February 22, 2011

My prayers & condolences go out to Officer Pounds' family & his fellow officers'. RIP Officer Pounds!

Russell A Hess C O II
MD DOC (Retired)

February 22, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Officer Edward Pounds, and the North Carolina Department of Correction - DOP. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Pounds, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

February 22, 2011

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Officer Edward Pounds~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you. God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Pounds.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

February 22, 2011

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

Sergeant Mike Allen
California Highway Patrol

February 22, 2011

To the family, friend, and Co-workers, it is a sad day when we loose one of our own be it to violance or natural. A member of the law enforcement community taken away from us just comming into his prime. An individual who does non other than put his life before those he has swaren to protect and serve, be it in a facility for those who have gone astray or those who are of the general population. Take a moment to walk in his shoes and pray for eternal peace in the heavens above for that is where he is now serving. Thank you Mr. Pounds for what you do.

MCEO 2 (Retired)

February 22, 2011

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

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

February 22, 2011

To family and friends:
'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

Rest in peace Officer Pounds.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

February 22, 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 22, 2011