Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

AMERICA AND GEORGIA LOST ANOTHER HERO. SENIOR OFFICER CHRISTIAN GO PATROL THOSE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN WE HAVE IT FROM HERE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND YOUR CO WORKERS AT ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SERGEANT MARC RILEY
ARAGON POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 23, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your love ones during this very trying time. I ask that all your brother and sisters in Blue look after your family now and in the future. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 23, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Christian we'll take it from here.

P.O. NELSON MARTI
New York State Park Police/Taconic region

March 23, 2011

I just had the privilege of meeting Officer Christian at my business in The Georgia Square Mall last Friday, March 18th. He stopped by my cart and spent more than 30 minutes chatting with me. The next day he came back and bought a t-shirt from my wife, who asked him if he was a "Mall Cop" or a "Real Cop". He assured her he was a "REAL Cop!!" Our hearts are deeply saddened by this news. We were blessed to know him, even though only a few days. We LOVED his tender heart and fantastic sense of humor. Our prayers will be going up for his wife and children. The price you have paid for our safety will never be forgotten.

Pastor Keith E. Holladay, Business Owner
The Christian Cart & First Love Outreach Center

March 23, 2011

My heart was saddened when I heard the news about Officer Christian. Beyond appalled, my heart aches for this family. I send my deepest condolences to his entire family, including his wife and sweet children who have to live through this horrific pain. Please know that the entire ACC community sends you love, prayers, well wishes, and endless support!

Anonymous

March 23, 2011

My most sincerest condolence on the lost of Senior Police Officer Elmer Christian. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Master Sergeant Howard P. Baxter
Illinois State Police

March 23, 2011

R.I.P colleague...

Principal Inspector, Eric REMIENCE
LIEGE POLICE - BELGIUM

March 23, 2011

My family and I send our deepest condolences to the family of Senior Police Officer Elmer Christian. We extend condolences also to Officer Christian's friends, coworkers, and the people of Athens-Clarke County.

P. Martin

March 23, 2011

God bless you and your family. No words can express the gratitude and appreciation for your ultimate sacrafice. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and department. The thin blue line just got thinner. Rest In Peace brother.

Sgt.Eric Whitman Toledo,Oh P.D.

March 23, 2011

Just wanted to say he will be missed greatly and that I really appreciate all the things he had ever done for my childern Brittany, Jessica, and Micheal! He put a very big impact in all our lives rather it be when they were in church in Hull or just he and his family coming into McDonalds! His bravery is greatly appreciated and he will never be forgotten! May prayers be with his family and friends and if any of them need anything do not hesitate to ask! God Bless and may a wonderful man rest in peace!
Thank you for all you have done,
Patty Oliver

Patty Oliver
Friend

March 23, 2011

Sad, Sad day for law enforcement....A brave officer doing the job that he loved and shot down by a POS that should never be given any MERCY......My thoughts rae out for this brave officer as well as his brave family....Semper Fi Officer Christian....You will never be forgotten...When will this ever stop...God Bless you Officer Christian and watch over all your Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement....For the officers still involved in pursuing this POS, please watch yourselves and take no Prisoners.....

State Traffic Officer #7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol

March 23, 2011

Our entire staff sends our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of brother Buddy, and the entire ACCPD.Your service to this Country will always be honored. You are a true hero to our LE family. RIP brother Buddy.

Commander Griffin / MPS DOPS
OIG Special Ops / Airport Security Div

March 23, 2011

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." May god bless the family of this hero !!!!

deputy maltby
greenville county s.c. sheriff's office

March 23, 2011

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

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

March 23, 2011

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

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

Sgt
Hall County (GA) Sheriff's Office

March 23, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Elmer

Ofc Timothy M Furlong
Nahant MA PD

March 23, 2011

Just want to say so sorry for the loss he was a great preson who will dearly be missed! I knew him & wife Melissa from churh both great friendly people whos mark in this world will never be forgotten! Bless his family & other friends as they honor his heroism and may he RIP in heaven! With love,
Brittany Neal Williams

Brittany Williams
Friend

March 23, 2011

I didn't know you personally but I have friends who work with you who speak very highly of you. You are well respected by your colleagues and will be missed. My prayers are with your wife, children, family members, friends, and colleagues that you have left behind. I pray that God will surround them with his loving arms and comfort them when words of people have no comfort. My prayers are also with Officer Howard and his family. I pray for a full recovery for him and healing for his family. May God keep you my brother.

Patrol Officer Matthew Gregory
City of Arcade Police Department

March 23, 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

March 23, 2011

Go with GOD, Hero! Rest in Peace! Prayers are with the family and agency.

Sgt. M. Moulton
Warner Robins PD

March 23, 2011

Having served with the Gwinnett County Police Department (Ga) for many years, on March 22, 2011, when I saw so many police cars running code down Main St in Athens, I knew something major had happened. Only later did I find out from a friend the gravity of the situation. This is close to home...and I cry. I am immensely sorry for the lose of "Buddy." My thoughts are with his family, friends, and ACC police.

PO Sr. Lundgren #970
Gwinnett County PD

March 23, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go to your family. I lost my brother, a deputy sheriff, in December. He was the same age of 34. Bless you for your service and bless your family!

Jennifer King
sister of a lost officer

March 23, 2011

Rest in peace brother. We'll take the watch from here.

Police Officer
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, New York

March 23, 2011

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Senior Police Officer Elmer (Buddy) Christian.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

March 23, 2011

So sorry to here about your loss. I have a nephew who is an officer. God bless

Anonymous

March 23, 2011