Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a Former Officer, I salute you. And as always your name will pass thru the lips of you Brothers and Sisters from here on out. They will talk of the good times, jokes and simple things. However, in a parking lot somewhere they will shed that tear. They will call your name and wish to hear your voice one more time on the Radio. However, they will get that call, where they are needed. As you Once did. But you'll be with them James...God Speed Brother
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Lawrence A Harter
Community member

August 10, 2011

God bless you, sir. Your sacrifice in service is beyond commendable...

Chief Geoff Jacobs
Porterdale (Ga) PD

August 9, 2011

Officer McCandless, Thank you for your service, as you rise to Heaven, may your murderer fall to hell.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 9, 2011

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

Officer Van Leuven
University of Washington Police

August 9, 2011

Ofc. McCandless may you Rest In Peace Sir! Thank you for your service.

God Speed Brother!

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

August 9, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

August 9, 2011

"A Man Remembered, Never Dies" - Detective Mike Evans, Polk County S.O. Florida.

Rest in peace and thank you for your service, brother. Watch over all of us and protect us from harm.

My condolences to the McCandless Family and the Rapid City Police Department.

Trooper Peter C. Hooker
Florida Highway Patrol Troop-K

August 9, 2011

My heart and prayers go out to the family and the officers who worked with Officer Armstrong and Officer McCandless. May God give you comfort at this time. I cannot thank the officers enough for their service. They are heros.

Chris Boston
USDA/ Son/brother of officers

August 9, 2011

RIP and thank you for your service. We'll take it from here my Brother in Blue.

Ofc. Robert Trevino
Clinton Police Department (Michigan)

August 8, 2011

ALWAYS HONORED......
NEVER FORGOTTEN!!

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Thank you Officer McCandless for your service and sacrifice.

Captain Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Parsippany NJ

August 8, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the family of Officer McCandless and all those who mourn the loss of Officer McCandless. His service will be missed in your community and his Deeds never forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.

PO Retired David Herbert
Toronto Police Service

August 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer McCandless as well as the brotherhood at Rapid City Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

August 8, 2011

Rest easy brother, We'll take it from here.

Detective Corporal Scott W. Stanton
Greenville (NC) Police Department

August 8, 2011

Your service to your community will always be remembered. Thank you for wearing the badge and protecting those who looked for your help in the time of need. RIP

VIP
Ventura Police Dept

August 8, 2011

Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, rest in peace. Amen.
You will be missed brother and never forgotten.

Patrol Officer, ret.
Hopewell Police Department, Hopewell, VA

August 8, 2011

It's always a tragedy to hear that a colleague has fallen... I present my deepest condolence to his family, co-workers and friends. R.I.P. ... One brother in blue from abroad.

Principal Inspector Eric REMIENCE
LIEGE POLICE - BELGIUM (E.U.)

August 8, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Ryan.

BLESSED are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

Sgt.Mark P Skaff
Sioux City,Iowa PD

Sgt.Mark P Skaff
Sioux City,Iowa Police Department

August 8, 2011

It's unknown how many lives you protected with your final act of courage. Thank you for keeping those I love in Rapid City safe. You paid the ultimate price for them. Rest in Peace.

Officer Jeffrey Heinis
Denver Police

August 8, 2011

Rest in peace Officer McAndless. May God welcome you home and may He offer comfort those left behind.

Sgt. S. Busch
Alliance Police Department

August 8, 2011

Sleep well my brother, you're in the arms of the angel..

SSgt. Tito Hall
Grady County Sheriff's Office, Cairo Ga

August 8, 2011

To the family and friends of Officer McCandless.
We are praying for you for your comfort. Words could never be enough to say thank you for the sacrifice this officer has made.
"No greater love has any man then he lay down his life for his friends".- The Bible
With deep sympathy,
The Huie Family
Maryland

The Huie Family
Friend

August 7, 2011

God bless him and all....and your Family...Brave men...Brave deeds... That is what makes our country great!...Our country is built on "Heros"....a place many can dream....Few can claim as their own...Thank you from a a grateful citizen of our great country....

Dr. Anthony Ogmjan, D.O.
Friend of the family

August 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the McCandless family, friends and officers of the RCPD. Rest in peace, Ryan........

Officer Marty Owczarek
Detroit PD, retired

August 7, 2011

Rest in Peace. You lived and died a Hero in our hearts. You are mised by all.

Det. Rick Castelhano
Mount vernon NY PD

August 7, 2011

You are a true hero. You truly gave everything to keep the streets of Rapid City safe. Thank you for giving everything and asking for nothing. May you RIP knowing you made a difference in this world and will not be forgotten.

Danelle RN

August 7, 2011