Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. James Chapin,

I heard the devastating news that you lost your life trying to apprehend an armed robbery suspect, in an effort to keep myself, and the many other citizens of Chattanooga safe.

All too often, "thank you" is said after the fact. But thank you for dedicating your life to keep others like myself safe from harms way. Thank you for all that you did for the City of Chattanooga, its citizens, and passer's through.

May God bless you and watch over your family, co-workers, friends, and the other law enforcement officers you have touched through your service. The world lost another hero today, but hopefully something positive can come from such a senseless and horrible act of violence.

To the other law enforcement officers reading this reflection, thank you for all that you do, for putting your lives in danger each day, for saving lives, and for keep us citizens safe from these horrible and senseless acts of violence. May God bless each and every one of you.

Andrew Lawson

April 2, 2011

God bless you brother and your family. We will try to look after things from now on. Enjoy your time in heaven because you have done your time in hell...

P.C. Kevin McDonald
Owen Sound Police Services, Ontario, Canada

April 2, 2011

We send our deepest sympathy to the Chattanooga Police Family and friends of Sgt Tim Chapin. We send our thoughts and prayers and share in your loss.
Sandy Thomas
Athens, GA

Anonymous

April 2, 2011

You will be missed Tim.

Officer
Chattanooga Police Dept.

April 2, 2011

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

Sergeant Mike Allen
California Highway Patrol

April 2, 2011

My deepest heartfelt prayers go out to the family of our dear Brother!........So sorry for your loss.

Officer MW Breeden
New Market Police Department

April 2, 2011

This shouldn't happen to everyday heroes. So sorry for the loss.

Anonymous

April 2, 2011

God Bless Sgt.Timothy Chapin & his family. a man who has given all one has.
Thank you.
Semper Fi

Sgt. Det. Robert Spinney Ret.
MBTA Transit Police Department Boston,Massachsuetts

April 2, 2011

Rest In Peace Sir.

Anonymous

April 2, 2011

Rest in peace Sgt Chapin, My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thank you for your service. Terry F. Zech

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

April 2, 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 whos 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 Department, Columbia, SC

April 2, 2011

Rest In Peace Sarge. Know that your killer is in custody and will not hurt anyone again. My condolences to your Family and the Chattanooga PD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

April 2, 2011

RIP brother....you have served well here and will be missed!

Det Rick Long
Dalton Georgia PD

April 2, 2011

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Sgt. Tim Chapin. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Sgt. Chapin and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

April 2, 2011

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

April 2, 2011

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Chapin: I want to extress my deepest sympathy in the loss of Tim and pray that God will sustain you in the days and years to come. It has brought back many memories in the loss of Donald and Julie and I know that God is every near you and will continue to be with you.
We who have walked this path before you, will remember you in our prayers and thoughts.
God Bless you.

Lorraine Bond (Mother)
Hamilton County Tn, Deputy Sheriff:
Donald K. Bond, Jr.
EOW: 09.6.01

Anonymous

April 2, 2011

God Bless you and your family Sgt. Chaplin.

New Jersey Trooper
New Jersey State Police

April 2, 2011

God Speed My Friend.

Sergeant Todd Sleet
Knox County Sheriff's Office

April 2, 2011

God Bless You and God be with your family and Department through these tough times. Keep watch over us. Rest peacefully Warrior, you have served us well.

Lt TDW
ADOC SRP

April 2, 2011

Tim,

You will be missed my friend. Thank you for everything, God bless you and your family.

George

George Forbes
Chattanooga P.D. / FRIEND

April 2, 2011

God bless you brother. Well done.

Alan Yates
Retired New Hampshire Dept of Safety Supervisor

April 2, 2011

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

April 2, 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 Chattanooga Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steve Marshall
Washington, NH. Police Department

April 2, 2011