Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service sir.

Anonymous

March 22, 2011

Brother, thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department during this most difficult time. It saddens me to see another brother gone. Rest easy, we have the watch now.

Deputy
HCSO

March 22, 2011

Our entire household mourns as we read of another brother being lost to us this day. Know that we, in our house, will remember you Officer Christian and keep your family in our prayers. Condolences go out to your department and fellow officers.

Once Blue, Always Blue.

Pamela West Klemp, former 911 Dispatcher
former Charleston PD, Charleston, WV.

March 22, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Christian, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department.Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service. Terry Zech

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

March 22, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family, friends, and fellow officers at Athens-Clarke County Police Department. God Bless Officer Christian for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace our Brother in Blue, hero's are never ever forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

March 22, 2011

Be at peace with the Lord brave Warrior brother. May the filth that took your life pay in blood....
Thoughts and prayers for all survivors..

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

March 22, 2011

R.I.P. Elmer Christian!!!

Husker Street Officer
Fellow Brother

March 22, 2011

rest in peace

Anonymous

March 22, 2011

May God's grace envelope your family during this tragic time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and Officer Christian's co-workers.

Lesa Lancaster
No agency

March 22, 2011

As long as I have known Buddy he always had a smile on his face and was always positive. He will always be remembered for his golden heart. Buddy you will forever remain in our hearts and memories and your family in our prayers. Thank you for the positive impact you left on my life.

Anonymous

March 22, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Christian and to his police family at Athens-Clarke County Police. I am so very sorry that you have suffered this loss. I am an officer and a family survivor so if there is anything that I can do to help any of you, please don't hesitate to ask.

Officer ret. Paula Forest
Charlotte Mecklenburg PD NC

March 22, 2011

Officer Christian...sorry. God another one. These Police Officers are some of the bravest men and women I have ever seen. How many people do you know who run toward danger and risk everything....and sometimes lose. Most run from danger, the few, the brave, the best always, always run toward danger to protect those who cannot protect themselves. The thin blue line. Not everybody can wear a badge and represent what it truely means. God bless the family of Officer Christian. Sorry for your loss. So sorry.

Special Agent
Norfolk Southern Railroad Police

March 22, 2011

WE HAVE LOST ONE OF OUR GREATEST HEROS HERE IN ATHENS, GEORGIA! OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER CHRISTIAN, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THE ENTIRE ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET OFFICER CHRISTIAN AND THE SACRIFICES HE MADE TO KEEP US SAFE. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT JUSTICE IS SWIFT AND SURE! GOD BLESS YOU,OFFICER CHRISTIAN, AND GODSPEED.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN AND ATHENS RESIDENT

March 22, 2011

A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steve Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Dept

March 22, 2011

Thank you Officer Christian for your dedication and service. Your community and country mourns their loss. God bless your family. Brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

March 22, 2011

I just want to Thank you for serving as a protector for the City of Athens to the best of your ability. Now you move from Senior Officer to Guardian Angel to watch over your faamily and fellow comrades. God Bless your family today and forever.

Roxsand M. Yearby
none

March 22, 2011

Rest in peace, Senior Officer Christian. Thank you for your service to this community. Your sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, ACCPD and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Greene County Citizen

March 22, 2011

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you have given. You are gone but surely not forgotten! We will miss you and know that you are now watching over us from above.

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.

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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Border Patrol Agent Jeremy Spivey
Former co-worker

March 22, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Know your killer will be found and pay for what he did. Watch over as your fellow officers continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Athens-Clarke County PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 22, 2011

This has already been a rough year for those who wear the badge. Unbelievable that it happened here. I am so sorry for the sacrifice. It is so senseless and wasteful. I wonder how the kids will ever understand. Thank you for your service Brother. May God watch over your family and your fellow Officers.

Deputy Doug Mattox
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. May you rest in peace.

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

March 22, 2011

Rest well warrior. May God bless you and your family.

Senior Officer Sheffield

March 22, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 22, 2011

To the family, friends and co-workers of Senior Officer
Elmer Christian. It really upsets me to learn of this incident and the terrible loss you have all suffered. The level of violence faced by Police Officers in this country today is shocking. I acknowledge the bravery of your loved one. He will forever be honored in our profession. God Bless you all at this time.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

March 22, 2011

Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten.

Officer
Georgia

March 22, 2011