Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My Prayers are with Brevard CO SO Officer Pill's family, co-workers and community. May you find peace and comfort.

Nina Gordon Ret. Corrections Lieutenant
Mobile Co. Metro Jail (Mother of MPD Officer Brandon Sigler EOW 6/3/09

March 9, 2012

RIP, Deputy Pill. We have it from hear.

Deputy Steighner

March 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Pill as well as the brotherhood at Brevard County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

March 9, 2012

Rest in Peace Deputy Pill. Thank you for your service and bravery. My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and law enforcement family. we fellow police survivors grieve with you. hugs and prayers.

Gay Anne Birkholz
mother of Wisconsin Police Officer Craig Birkholz, eow 3/20/11

March 8, 2012

I worked with Barb for 3 years. She wasn't just a fine cop. She was a fine human being. She had a way about her but was always smiling and so so nice. There are no words that can explain the feelings I have for her family and especially her children who I worked with as well. Even though I have been off the streets for 6 months now, I'll never forget the day I learned that one of my squad mates, friend, and hero's passed away.

FMR. Deputy Day
BCSO Also Grandson and Great Grandson of Officers Killed

March 8, 2012

To the family of Deputy Barbara Pill and her BCSO brothers and sisters, the following poem helped me in my time of sorrow and I believe you can imagine Barbara saying the same to you:

Letter From Heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
Then you can say to God at night "My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented that my life has been worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going you're coming here to me.

-Author-
Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Sister in Blue
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

March 8, 2012

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Barbara Pill-my profound sympathies to you all. Your loved one served bravely and will be forever honored in our profession.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

March 8, 2012

RIP OFFICER PILL. You made the ultimate sacrifice. Watch and protect us from the heavens.

Patrol Officer Dennis Hernandez#3077
Margate PD Broward County

March 8, 2012

As I read the many wonderful things you have all said about Barb I realize how blessed I was to have her as a sister. When we spent time together as a family Barb paid attention to us and never heard about her day to day issues. She made us all feel special and loved never braging about her work. But now I know she was so much more after listening to you. Thank you to all the lives she touched, thank you for all the nice things you have said about her. She was truly a remarkable person. Rest in peace Sis and take care of Mom and Brad for me.

Barry Bolte
Brother

March 8, 2012

Now you will be watching over us from above, just as you did for so many years by our side. We were all blessed to have known you. Rest in Peace Barb.

Cpl. Jason Speece
Brevard Co SO

March 8, 2012

Deputy Barbara Pill rest in peace you are now a
member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line of Heroes.
There is no greater sacrifice that one can give for his fellow
man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one, and pray
for you during the days to come. Barbara will be in the
company of Heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like
glass, They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today,
like many others, they welcome you to this hallowed place.
As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes
are focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your
eternal partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen
on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join
the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips Retired
Retired, Walnut Grove Police Department, Walnut Grove. Mississippi

March 8, 2012

God's speed.
Rest in peace sister.

Corrections Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF

March 8, 2012

Deputy Phill, thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace,

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

March 8, 2012

Prayer of Remembrance

In the rising of the sun and its going down, we remember you.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember you.
In the opening buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember you.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, we remember you.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember you.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember you.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember you.
When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember you.
When we have joys we yearn to share, we remember you.
So long as we live, you too shall live, for you are now a part of us,
as we remember you.
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love.”
Washington Irving

Carol Cirigliano
retired dispatcher

March 8, 2012

Barbara you were one of the best I ever had the pleasure to work with. We will all miss you greatly R.I.P. and Godspeed.

Deputy Gary Lyons
Brevard County Sheriff's Office

March 8, 2012

Thank you for your service Deputy Pill, May you RIP now and you will never be forgotten as a Hero.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 8, 2012

Again a fallen sister.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and all others.

Police Officer Jotti T
Dutch Police

March 8, 2012

My Prayers are with the Pill Family, the Community, and the Men and Women of the BCSO.

Volunteer ( Citizens on Patrol)
Odessa Police Department . Tx

March 8, 2012

Rest in peace Barb. We got this! (02L1.)

C.J. Woronka
Palm Bay Police Department

March 8, 2012

Rest in peace sister. May god bless you and your family while continuing to watch over your children who are also employed as law enforcement officers. Your murderers are in custody but that does not diminish the loss of an irreplacable champion of justice and community sevice.

Master Deputy Jerome Cuthbert Sr.
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl.

March 8, 2012

Love and Prayers to the Pill family and our whole BCSO family. May God comfort in this terrible tragedy.

Cathy Allen
Brevard Co. Sheriff's Office Supply

March 8, 2012

Rest In Peace Sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our Brothers and Sisters at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

Sgt. Jarrod Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

March 8, 2012

To all my old friends and fellow Deputies at Brevard S.O. my thoughts and prayers go with you and the family of Deputy Barbra Pill. I'm no longer with you but I still remember each of you, I think of you all often. What can you say to HONOR someone who has given all they have and all they ever will have in the preformance of their duty, well I can't find the words. But as when we lost Ray if the system had worked maybe this would have been avoided.

Major Jim Thomas
Glynn County School District Police

March 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Senior Federal Air Marshal
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 8, 2012

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

March 8, 2012