Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

There are no words to ease the pain in the hearts of those left behind, the family, friends and coworkers of this hero. We will never forget the sacrifice you made for us Sgt. Chapin. God bless.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

April 5, 2011

To the Family,Friends and Co-workers of Sgt.Chapin, we are so very sorry for your loss and our hearts and prayers are with you.God Bless..

Ofc. David Hazlett
Nolensville,Tn. P.D.

April 5, 2011

I never knew you,
But we are brothers,
I never met you,
But we are brothers,
Our paths never crossed,
But we are brothers,
I have never patrolled in your town,
But I know we have been on duty together,
I’m a cop in another TN town,
And we are brothers.
And as a brother,
I feel the pain,
I feel the hurt,
And I feel the sadness that only a brother can undergo.
The sacrifices that each of us make and made everyday is nothing compared to the one you have accepted.
One that everyone one of us is aware could happen
Any day, any moment, any second.
You have made me proud,
You have made my job easier because
I will be more aware.
I will be more cautious
And I will never forget you.
May God hold you in his hand and have you rest in peace.

Patrolman T Johnson
Clarksville, Tn PD

April 4, 2011

I did not know SGT. Chapin but; I saw him Saturday morning on his way to the crime scene in his patrol car. My heart was racing as I heard the gun shots all around me. It takes a great man of faith with no fear to go into law enforcement and a man of courage to go into a shoot out when most would run the other way. Thoughts and prayers to all in this time of sorrow!

Anonymous

April 4, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family,friends and co-workers of Sergeant Chapin. God Bless him for his service and the altimate sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace sir, hero's are never ever forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte,NC

April 4, 2011

Sergeant Chapin, a true warrior protecting and serving his community. May God give strength to your family and friends. You will never be forgotten by your brothers and sisters in uniform - Rest in Peace.

Former Chief
New Mexico Mounted Patrol

April 4, 2011

Go walk the streets of gold my brother. We will take it from here. God send your comfort to my brothers family.

Ptl. Jeremy D. Myers # 104
Tazewell Police Department Tazewell, TN.

April 4, 2011

I'm am so sorry for Sergeant Chapin's Wife & Children, family & friends...I Pray that wonderful memories help as time goes by to comfort you all...May Our Blessed Mother Mary Hold Him Close to Her Loving Heart Till You All Meet Again...

Cathy Bowen

April 4, 2011

RIP brother Tim.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

April 4, 2011

R.I.P Sgt.Chapin..Thank you for your sacrifice. You are a true American Hero..Thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and kids, and the entire Chattanooga PD.

LPM Terry Myers
Sears, Cumberland, Md

April 4, 2011

R.I.P. brother, Your sacrafice will always be remembered !!!!

Officer Greg Zattau
Toledo Police Dept.

April 4, 2011

To the Family and Department:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May it help in some small way to know others care.

A special prayer will go out to you each year on this day. My youngest son, 25 years old, was also killed in the line of duty on this day. This year was his 8th Heavenly Birthday. You will always be remembered!

Kay D. Wood
Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen Denning DeVanie: EOW 4/2/2003 LA

April 4, 2011

Our family is truly sorry for your loss. May the beautiful memories that fill your heart help to bring you comfort.

Jesse & Cheryl Compton
Citizen

April 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Sergeant Chapin, his family, friends, and the entire Chattanooga Police Department. Thank you for your service Sergeant Chapin. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department

April 4, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of this shooting, killing. God Be with all the family, Co-Workers, and friends. My Son Officer Joshua T. Miktarian was killed at a traffic stop. You just never know. I feel your pain.. My heart has a forever whole in it, it weeps with You all. So so sorry.

Mindy Barlow
mother of
Officer Joshua Theo Miktarian
E.O.W. 7-13-2008

JoshsMom
Twinsburg, Ohio

April 4, 2011

May god bless Seargeants Chapin's family, friends, fellow officers, and members of the Chattanooga PD in your time of sorrow.

ks
sister of a police officer

April 4, 2011

My prayers and heartfelt sympathy go to the family of our fallen hero. His dedication to his profession will not be forgotten. I pray God brings you comfort beyond all understanding and surrounds you in His love.

Dep. Aubrey Rominger
Bradley County Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2011

Sergeant James Timothy
thank you sir.
as i worked a wreck someone watching the other truck load a car hit me and smashed me between there car and my truck.
chapin cut the tires of the car to give me breathing room.
he stayed by my side the hole time with a hand on my shoulder.
thank you sir.
after getting back to work i got to try to thank him.
he would have none of that and thanked me for always getting to wreck locations so fast to get him out of the middle of the road.

j.b.
cordell towing

April 4, 2011

So sorry for the loss Brothers... My heart goes out to the family.

Investigator Chris Riley
Huntsville Police Dept. (Alabama)

April 4, 2011

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten by the THIN BLUE LINE. Our prayers go out to you, your family, and Dept.

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

April 4, 2011

It is sad to lose an officer, but never forget that he died doing what he loved. He was protecting the citizens of Chattanooga and the Great State of Tennessee. My thoughts and prayers are lovingly extended to his family, his brother and sister officers and the citizens of Chattanooga and Tennessee. John 15:13...God bless

firemedic517

April 4, 2011

A real hero!

Proverbs 14:32
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.

Ric Davis
Chattanooga,TN

April 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. We as wives never know if our husbands will come back at the end of their shifts.. this resulted in a wife's worst nightmare. My heart breaks for her and their children. God be with you.

An officer's wife

Anonymous

April 4, 2011

Whenever a fellow Law Enforcement Officer falls in the line of duty, I place their name, agency and EOW date on a board in our office beside a photo of our badge with a "thin blue line" mourning band. It is my small way of honoring and remembering their service and sacrifice and sharing it with my fellow agents. When Tim's Uncle, my step-father, CSM Henry Chapin called us Saturday morning with the tragic news, our hearts immediately went out to the entire family, but we also grieved for his fellow officers who we knew where hurting beyond belief. We thank you all for putting on the badge and going into harm’s way by his side, not just on Saturday morning, but every day he served the citizens of Chattanooga. As we stood alone in the darkened hallway of our office Saturday evening and added Tim's name to the board, we ended our prayer for him with what we hope can be said of us all someday when our watch is over..."Job well done brother, be thou at peace."

Inspector J. Knox/Inspector M. Knox
USPIS, Des Moines, IA Domicile

April 4, 2011

Rest in peace and thank you for your service. My prayers are with your family

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

April 4, 2011