Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace my brother, you have done your duty and done it well. May God be with your family during this difficult time.

Lt. Clent Rambin, Ret.
Shreveport Police Dept, Louisiana

February 20, 2012

god bless this hero of our community, country and one of gods beautiful soldiers on this mortal earth. my heart goes out to any family of this brave young man who left us way too early. god will keep him safe in his loving arms.

patrolman allan williams
irving police dept. irving, tx.

February 20, 2012

On behalf of the 6,039 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Sergeant May’s family as well as the members of the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

February 20, 2012

may the good lord be with you Sgt. May and your family. thank you for your dedicated service sir

Court Security Officer Richard Wishin
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOVER,DELAWARE

February 20, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER May!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 20, 2012

Rest in Peace.

Detective R. L. Drake, (retired)
NYPD

February 20, 2012

I pray that God will Grace the family and friends of Sergeant Michael Todd May with his spirit for strength and comfort at this time of loss. Sergeant Michael Todd May will be remember as a hero. May God Bless all the men and women who protect and serve.

Therapist / Retired
WV Division of Corrections / Mount Olive Correctional Complex

February 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and co-workers. May you now Rest In Peace.

Patrolman Ted Cam Jr #39
Westtown-East Goshen Regional PD, West Chester, PA

February 20, 2012

Your goodness and your work in the best county in the state will be missed forever. Rest In Peace...

Capt. Annette Sovastion
WV State Police/Retired

February 19, 2012

I had the honor of working with Todd when he became a deputy and being his friend. He was very proud to be part of the Law Enforcement family-He knew this is where he should be and what he should be doing--he was so excited to be able to work in Monongalia County and to be close to family and friends there. Todd always had a smile on face and a kind word. He had a big heart and a beautiful soul. I hope he knows how many peoples lives he touched. Godspeed, my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Todd's family and friends.

Jenny
former Dispatcher, Berkeley County WV

February 19, 2012

Sending Thoughts and Prayers for Sergeant Michael Todd May's family and to The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department who has suffered a tragic loss. May God give you strength to go on in your time of sorrow. My heart brakes knowing that he paid the ultimate price protecting our safety. You are a true Hero.

Mickey Propst Brewer
Daughter of Retired Deputy Jim Propst Monongalia County Sheriffs Dept.

February 19, 2012

Sergeant Michael May was as fine an officer and a man as any would ever hope to encounter. Mine and my familys prayers are with his family. I pray God gives him eternal rest and a high ranking position in the Kingdom. My gratitude goes out to officer May for keeping me and my family safe on his watch.

Board Chairman
Chestnut Mountain Ranch

February 19, 2012

Thanks for your brave service my brother. Being from West Virginia and having a father who served as a Deputy in West Virginia (Tyler, Whetzel, Mineral), this hits me harder. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Det. Chad Jeffries
Pueblo Colorado Police Department

February 19, 2012

On behalf of Session 52 of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy in Schenectady NY, we thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your department.

Session 52

February 19, 2012

RIP good and faithful servant. God grant peace to family and fellow officers.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

February 19, 2012

Not a good day while being deployed. To hear that an officer from my state was killed, is depressing. You will never be forgotten.

MA3(EXW) Nicholas Mossor
United States Navy

February 19, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Sergeant Michael May. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

February 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thank you for your service!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, 010905

February 19, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

February 19, 2012

Godspeed Sgt May

Sergeant G E Thorngate

February 19, 2012

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here...

PTL
TFPD - NJ

February 19, 2012

rest in peace.

pc 4125 JOHNSTON
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

February 19, 2012

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 19, 2012

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Michael May. I want you to know that law enforcement Officers from all over the country share in your loss. I am sure your loved one was an excellent man and law enforcement Officer. He performed bravely in a dangerous situation. He will be forever honored in our profession.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

February 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Michael Todd May. 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 Monongalia County, Virginia will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

February 19, 2012