Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”

Deputy Charles Mason, SJSO

March 19, 2012

I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity,
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face.
"In the line of duty," I hear them say;
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.

My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.
I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past;
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Deputy J. DuBose
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (Former FL Department of Corrections)

March 19, 2012

R.I.P. and Thank you for your 30 years of service. Rest now we will take it from here.

Sergeant P. Ciccio
Richmond Co so Augusta, GA

March 19, 2012

My grandfather and Baltimore Police Officer, John P. Burns, was killed after responding to a domestic dispute in the early 1930's. My mother was 6 years old and an only child. My grandmother never fully recovered from the pain, but time does help. Focus on the wonderful memories. I'm sure she would want you to be strong.

The thoughts and prayers of my family are with your family.

Robyn Hofferbert, John's Granddaughter

March 18, 2012

To the family and friends of Deputy Barbara Hill her fellow deputies, and most especially to Barbara:

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Pill was killed. May her loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Barbara's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinguished service Deputy Barbara Pill gave to her community and the citizens of Florida, and the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on March 6, 2012.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 18, 2012

Heros in Life, Not Death! Rest in Peace

P.C HALIMIC
YORK REGIONAL POLICE

March 17, 2012

Deputy Pill, you will not be forgotten by your brothers and sisters in Law. Your husband and children should be proud of you and your committment to your profession. God be with you.

Detective Sergeant (Retired) McFadden
Peel Regional Police (Brampton, Ontario, Canada)

March 16, 2012

Deputy Pill, your service and sacrifice shall not be forgotten. Rest in Peace. GOD Bless

Officer Ewing
TIA PD

March 16, 2012

Rest In Peace Deputy Pill!

P/O Phil Bowdren (Retired)
Philadelphia Police Department

March 16, 2012

I'm a civilian...I appreciate law enforcement...My paternal grandmother worked for the Bay County Sheriff's Department from before my birth till after I turned 18...Thank you Barbara...my love to her family and friends...

Mary Ellen Mayo
Grandmother worked for Bay Co. SD

March 15, 2012

God Bless you sister and your family. We got it from here.

Officer Marie Blackwell
Columbia PD, Columbia SC

March 15, 2012

I heard on the news about a deputy being killed in the line of duty. Then last night, the night of your funeral, I saw your face and realized we had a connection. I taught your son, Jeremy. I saw his face when I saw yours.

I am so sorry for the loss your family has suffered. The whole community is thankful for the service and sacrifice you have made.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patricia (Schubert) Dooley
local citzen

March 14, 2012

Words can not say or express how we all when we lose a brother or sister in law enforcement. Deputy Pill, you paid the ultimate price, but I know you are with the Lord. What a beautiful place for you to be right now. God bless you and your family for ever.

Law Enforcement Sister
Broward County Sheriff's Office

March 14, 2012

Badge 644 R.I.P.

Deputy Stacey
Dickson County Sheriff's Office

March 14, 2012

May you RIP

Detention C. Scott
Broward Sheriff's Office

March 14, 2012

Rest in peace Deputy Dill. Your family, friends, coworkers and community are safer because of you.
I pray God will, in some way, let your family know you are safe in His arms
Thank you

Investigator
State Attorneys Office , Ocala, Florida

March 14, 2012

RIP Deputy Barbara Pill ID#644 EOW 3/6/2012

Yesterday we laid to rest and said goodbye to a true hero, wife, mother, grandmother, mentor and partner. Barb, you will be missed, but your memory and legacy will live on forever. It will take all of us a while to get back to normal, and we will never fully recover from you being taken from us so tragically. We push on and persevere and keep your memory alive. One thing we are not meant to understand is God's plan for all of us, and at times like these it is extremely difficult, but it is part of the ways in which the Lord tests us on a daily basis. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, co-workers and law enforcement as a whole community. It was an honor to have served with and known you Barb. The feeling I got while driving in the procession yesterday and seeing a community take time out of their day to stand on the roadside, praying and waving flags was extremely moving and brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad we still live in a place that has not become numb to such horrific events and that still cares for fellow man. It is just sad that it took something like this to happen for the community support to be seen at such a level. Rest at ease Barb, we'll take it from here.

FTO Matthew W K Swartz
Brevard County Sheriff's Office (FL)

March 14, 2012

GOD BLESS DEPUTY BARBARA PILL, HER FAMILY AND HER DEPARTMENT. ANOTHER OFFICER LOST !!!! TEARS ARE SHED EVERY TIME I SEE ANOTHER NAME ADDED TO THIS EVER GROWING LIST. OUR SHERIFF'S OFFICE MOURNS AGAIN FOR YOU..........ANOTHER OFFICER LOST !!!

DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA )

March 14, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family of Deputy Pill and members of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. The on duty death of a police officer is a tragic event that affects the entire community. So close to retirement, yet she continue to serve on the front lines speaks highly of her dedication and service to make her community a safer place. May you rest in peace Deputy Pill.

Sgt. Derek Chow, retired
Victoria Police Dept. B.C. Canada

March 14, 2012

As we pray and offer our deepest sympathies to Deputy Pill's family and friends, we pray that the loving memories of your time together offer you comfort in this difficult time. We proudly stand the LINE with you Deputy Pill. We honor your dedication and your willingness to put yourself between "THEM" and "US"....Your shall be honored for your bravery, your dedication and your service.....GODS SPEED Deputy Pill....Time To Rest...>We'll Take It From Here....>EOW 06MAR12...

Patrolman Dennis J Smith
Northampton Borough Police Department

March 13, 2012

My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Deputy Barbara Pill. As I watched her funeral on tv today, I was filled with such deep gratitude for her sacrifices made to keep us safe as well as all of the officers who protect Brevard County- you are true heroes. God bless.

Leslie Ramey
local citizen

March 13, 2012

As a former Deputy Sheriff, I still feel like this is losing a part of my family. My thoughts go out to her co-workers, friends and family.

Officer Wickline
Carilion Clinic

March 13, 2012

It is with my deepest condolences and heart felt sorrow that this has happened to the family and co-workers of Brevard County Sheriff Deputy, Barbara Pill. I pray that her family finds peace in the knowledge that Mrs. Pill is now resting, without worries, in the arms of our lord. I wish to thank Mrs. Pill for the Service that she gave her life for. I also wish to thank ALL of her fellow brothers and sisters in blue who serve to honor her memory and keep the innocent safe. I did not know you Mrs. Pill, but it would have been an honor to meet you, just to say thank you for what you do. You will be missed.

Private Security Officer
Supporter of law enforcement

March 13, 2012

Rest in peace Deputy Pill. God called you home and made you an angel to watch over us all. Your courage and valor will never be forgotten.

LEO Sister
Orange County Sheriff's Office

March 13, 2012

The people of the Melbourne area will feel Officer Pill's loss greatly and she will be sorely missed. She was one of those unique officers who really cared and committed herself to making her community a better place. She looked out for our youth in a way more encouraging than dehumanizing; she was the embodiment of what a cop is supposed to be. I don't even live there, but know of one young lady to whom she has been an understanding and fair, compassionate friend. That's what a cop is in the end, someone looking out for us, even if it means protecting ourselves from ourselves sometimes. Rest in Peace, Officer Pill. You've been the best of the best of cops. Love and prayers to her family and "friends." <3

Lynda W. Land
greatful citizen

March 13, 2012