Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God be with the family and friends of this hero. Domestic violence calls are some of the most dangerous types of calls that officers face.

Lori Hentcy
Wife of a police officer

May 3, 2011

While I did not know Captain Braden personally, I have worked with some of his officers and the Morgan County Sheriff's Dept on a few cases. I was an Investigator for the Oneida Police Dept for 15 years working with DV victims and child sexual abuse cases. My prayers for the family and fellow officers. He answered a call that many of us in rural areas respond to everyday. This man will be greatly missed.

Officer Alan Reed
Vanderbilt Police Department

May 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Captain Ralph Braden. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Wartburg Tennessee will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 3, 2011

We send our symphonthy for the lose of your officer. We pray God will help you gain strength over time. We lost our son on 01/30/2007. He was killed by gunfire while on duty. We also covet your prayers.

We are involved in the Northwest Florida Chapter of C.O.P.S, an organization which provides free siminars etc. to the family of fallen law enforcement officers.

God Bless you all,
The Altman Family

Rev & Mrs Harolkd Altman

May 3, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 3, 2011

I Am So Sorry For The Loss of This Brave Soul,I Know he Will Be missed By Fellow Officers And Family.I Think The Punishment Should be Death For anyone Causing The death Of A Police Officer.

911 Dispatcher & Retired Police officer
Union Police dept. Union Ms. 39365

May 3, 2011

Another hero leaves us too early. I believe that God has a special place in heaven for our fallen Brothers and Sisters. Rest in peace Brother...

Deputy Kyle Cavness
Galveston County S.O.

May 3, 2011

Ralph was a good friend to all. We answered many calls together, he was always willing to back you up. He will never be forgotten and will always have a place in our hearts! Goodbye Ralph we love ya!

K-9 Ptlm. Kevin Armes
OSPD

May 3, 2011

R.I.P. Cap. May your memory carry on forever.

PO
NYPD 44pct

May 3, 2011

may the angels lead captain ralph braden to the kingdom of jesus

Anonymous

May 3, 2011

Rest in peace, Captain Braden. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to your community. Your sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Wartburg PD and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

May 3, 2011

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your love ones

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (retired)

May 3, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Ralph.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

May 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Captain Braden, his family, friends, and the enitire Wartburg Police Department. Thank you for your service Captain Braden. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department (VA)

May 3, 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 Captain Braden.

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

May 3, 2011

Thank you for your service to your community. I know what your brothers and sisters are going through with this. It was only 5 years ago when we in Roane County lost one of our hero's. I hope that everyone will remember that you gave your life doing what you loved to do and serving your community. Which to me there is no higher honor.

Supervisor Thomas Walden
Roane County E 911

May 3, 2011

Praying for everyone that is affected by the passing of this HERO. May God comfort during this time of mourning. My heart breaks each time another officer is killed in the line of duty. May you always be remembered as the HERO that you are! Rest in peace Captain Braden!

Shelly Ragsdale, Surviving Spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

May 3, 2011

My deepest smpathy goes out to the Family of Captain Braden.On your loss of your loved one.Also to the Wartburg PD.on the loss of a fine officer.God bless

Retired Investigator George Yekich
Cook County Sheriff Fugitive Apprehension

May 3, 2011

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

RIP Cap. You will be remembered, always.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

May 3, 2011

Rest in peace Captain Braden!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

May 3, 2011

Captain Braden, thank you for your service! God's Speed. My prayers to your family, friends and co-workers!

Deputy
Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California

May 3, 2011

Thank uou Captain Braden for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in Wartburg, Tenn. My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!! May you forever, rest in peace...

Mitch Cheselka
Sergeant, CA/OR Retired

May 3, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Captain Ralph Braden, and the Wartburg P.D. 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. Captain Braden, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

May 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are wth your loved ones at this time. Thanks you for your service and dedication; it will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

May 3, 2011