Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Meux...I can't believe I just seen you when you relieved my partner and I from Central Control Monday morning, and now your gone. You weren't even sure you were being assigned there, because the line up was jacked up, but you still told us to go home and enjoy our days off! I'm glad I really got to know you when you were doing Overtimes on the Dialysis runs. I'm sure your baby girl will grow up hearing nothing but good stories about you!! May you rest in Peace, girl. You will be missed.

C/O Gretchen Omamuli
Lake County Sheriff's Dept. Corrections Division

March 7, 2012

God Bless Officer Muex, her family, friends, and coworkers. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department FL

March 7, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to your family, Officer Muex. I believe the person(s) involved with death will be caught and punished severely; unfortunately, it will not bring you back. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

CJ Jones
Citizen

March 7, 2012

God Bless you for your service both military and as a correction officer. Your daughter will be very proud of you. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace dear Britney, and may your family have peace and strength.

Wanda Treece

March 7, 2012

RIP Officer Muex.
Prayers to the injured personnel.

Semper Fi

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

March 7, 2012

Rest in Peace Sister Britney.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA Police

March 7, 2012

RIP Officer Muex. My heart goes out to your family and co-workers.

Sgt K. Neumann (retired)
Washington State Dept of Corrections

March 7, 2012

Co. Muex
My thoughts and prayers are with your family while they struggle with the loss of a young life cut to short . Thank you for your service to our country and to Lake County. May you rest in peace and know that you will not be forgotten . ! God Bless you !
Michelle Wiesman
sister of Fallen Officer
Bryan J Durman EOW 4/29/2010

Michelle Wiesman
Lexington Ky Police Dept

March 7, 2012

Rest in peace beautiful girl. It was a honor to know you, and work with you. My prayer and thoughts go out to the family and and officers at the Lake County Jail.

EMT Sormunen
Former coworker lake County Jail

March 7, 2012

May she lie asleep in the loving arms of the Lord, she has laid her burdens down for her just reward. Sincerest condolences from Texas, may God watch over her family, until we are reunited with her on the last day.

Deputy Chief Dan Gabehart
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, TX

March 7, 2012

Rest in peace Office Muex. My heart aches for your family, friends, and agency. Prayers for them all.

Gretchen Bell - Civilian Spouse
Spouse - Madison County Sheriff's Department

March 7, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, 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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.
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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant
Powell Police Department

March 7, 2012

I didn't know her, but as a fellow law enforcement officer, I send condolences to her coworkers and family. It's a shame that she sacrificed everything to serve our country, serving as a US Marine, then returned to civilian life and still worked protecting others. ... yet was killed during a leisure activity by a reckless, selfish, irresponsible person who is cowardly for not turning him/herself in. I hope they find this person and bring them to justice. May she RIP.

P.Fairchild,Detective
Goverment Agent

March 7, 2012

So sorry to hear this! May her family and friends find peace. Hopefully it does not take very long for them to find out who did this cowardly act. May she rest in peace. :-(

Christi
Oregon

March 7, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another sister who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both her family and her law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May she rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

March 7, 2012

Thank you for your service and dedication to our noble, chosen profession, CO Muex. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my sister...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

March 7, 2012

So sorry to hear this!! May she rest in peace and her friends and family find a way to deal with such a big loss. :-(

Christi

March 7, 2012

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

SEMPER FI MARINE!

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968
USMC 1968-1971
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 7, 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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
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 Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 7, 2012

May the Lord bless and strengthen CO Muex's family and friends in this time of grieving and sorrow. May her daughter be comforted by God's presence and surrounded by his eternal love.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
City of Coquille, Oregon Police Dept.

March 7, 2012

Rest in Peace Ofc Muex. May your loved ones be protected and blessed with love and years of happiness.

Wish for quick recovery for other officers involved.

God bless you all!!!

Lt. Sulusi
Graham County Sheriff Office- Detention

March 7, 2012

If this woman should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for carrying the flag Officer Muex.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriffs Office(Ca.)

March 7, 2012

Having lost a very dear friend of mine to a drunk driver in 1985, I know the pain first hand of this situation. Officers face many dangers in their lives, but this is the one incident that you can't prepare for or defend yourself from. Rest in peace!

Chris Ostendorf
Security Officer

March 7, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

March 7, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

March 7, 2012