Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother.....Condolences to your family.

S/Cpl M. Johnson
Richland County Sheriff's Department

May 1, 2012

Another officer killed over trying to serve a warrant. What right does the government have to put a price tag on someone's safety? They spend "OUR" money on the most ignorant things, but cut back on teachers, police officers, safety, fire fighters, correctional officers, etc!! Another senseless loss of life for a low life piece of crap that should have never been given a bond or released to begin with!!

Your devotion, Michael Walter, will never be forgotten!! You will remain a hero in our hearts and a guardian angel in Heaven!! God Bless YOU and your service!!

Deputy Kristie Hensley - Ret.

May 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Walter's family, friends, and co-workers. Look to God for your comfort during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Brother!

Tpr. W.T. Dendler
Ohio State Highway Patrol

May 1, 2012

Thank you for doing your job Investigator Walter by making the ultimate sacrifice and we will take your watch over from here brother. My prayers are with your friends and family.

Ofc. David Brown
Florida Department of Corrections (Probation and Parole)

May 1, 2012

Rest in peace. You have served your community well now you can rest. The streets are that much safer because of your sacrifice

Captain
Madison Parish Sheriff Department

May 1, 2012

Today, you have given your all, and we thank you so very much! Much love to your family and Law Enforcement family. Today, we mourn for the lost of one of our own. May you rest in peace and know that all is well. My prayers go out to the Walter family and friends.

Vanessa Lee
MDOC /Citizen

May 1, 2012

Sincere condolences to Investigator Walter's family. I trust they will find comfort and peace in his memory.

SEMPER PARATUS!

CWO4 Forrest R. Appleton
U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)

May 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of the death of OInvestigator Walter. He gave his life to make an arrest of a peron who had abused children. He was devoted to his duty and will be missed by friends and family. GOD be with his family during this time of loss. Someday they will be reunited.

His service was a blessing to his department and his City.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton Police Department Benton, Arkansas

May 1, 2012

The Rose Beyond the Wall
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it's sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it's fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive--
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
~ A. L. Frink ~

Stephanie ballay
None

May 1, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY,& FRIENDS.

James

May 1, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER Walter!!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

May 1, 2012

Rest in peace, may God bless you and your family, as well as the rest of the officers dealing with this incident.

LCpl A. Broersma
U.S.M.C. Provost Marshal's Office

May 1, 2012

Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace. Your family & Brothers & Sisters in blue are in my thoughts and prayers.

Communications
Austin Police

May 1, 2012

Thank you for your service..YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!! RIP my friend

Andrew Kooienga
Criminal Justice Student

May 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family of Investigator Mike Walter and the other officers that were injured

Kevin, Communications Specialist
Iowa State Patrol

May 1, 2012

as a citizen of Pearl thanks for your dedication to our city. Prayers and very sincere condolences to your family and co workers

Bethany Higdon
citizen of Pearl for 50 years

May 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and fellow officer of Senior Investigator Walters.

Lynn Grier (Retired)
NYC Hospital Police

May 1, 2012

May the Perpetual Light shine upon brother Walters and God's peace to his family and the Pearl Mississippi Police Department.

Sgt. John Comeau
Little Rock Ar. Police Department

May 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and law enforcement family of Pearl PD. May God be with you in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Communications Supervisor
Grenada 911

May 1, 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

May 1, 2012

God be with his family and friends, as well as all of our police officers as well. This is a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Pearl Police Department at this time. Thank you all for the job you do!

Jana Truitt
Jackson, Ms

Jana Truitt

May 1, 2012

My heart is heavy as I read this ..... my thoughts and prayers go out to Senior Investigator Walters family, friends and co-workers. May God surround y'all with comfort during this time. Rest in peace Senior Investigator Walters.

Shelly Ragsdale
Surviving Spouse of Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

May 1, 2012

Condolences to all of Investigator Walters family and friends, I also want to extend my sympathy to his Brothers and Sisters in the Law Enforcement Community as well. I sincerely hope all of you come through this tough time together and grow stronger. Thanks to the Officer that was able to return fire and keep this man from harming anyone else. God Bless all of you.

Det. Brad Rumsey
Terre Haute Police Department (Indiana)

May 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers for Sr. Investigator Michael Walters's family, friends, and his brothers and sisters at the Pearl Police Department. May the good Lord bring you comfort and peace. You are a hero, Senior Investigator Walters. May you rest in peace.

Jamie Chancellor
widow of Jones 10, Jones County Sheriff's Office

May 1, 2012

Condolences to Investigator Walters Family and Officers of the Pearl Police Department. May God bless and keep you. Thank you for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace my brother, we'll take it from here.

Sergeant David Bryson
Fulton Police Department, Mississippi

May 1, 2012