Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I did not know you, but you are and always be my BROTHER.
I had a friend pass from this. GOD BlESS YOU!

P.O Jose Ruiz
NYPD

May 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Avery Freeman. 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 Chester, Pennsylvania will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Patrolman Freeman, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

May 15, 2012

Commissoner Bail:

On behalf of the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office (CA), I respectfully extend our condolences and prayers to you, your departmental members, family and friends of Patrolman Freeman. I hope it is a small comfort knowing we are thinking of you and praying for you in your time of tragedy and need.

Sincerely,

Jon E. Lopey, Sheriff-Coroner
Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jon E. Lopey
Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office

May 15, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER FREEMAN. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER FREEMAN, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

May 15, 2012

Thank you for your service!!...you WILL NOT be forgotten...RIP my friend

Andrew Kooienga
Criminal Justice Student

May 15, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

May 15, 2012

RIP brother Avery.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

May 15, 2012

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Marine Reserve Division Macomb County Sheriff. Mt. Clemens Mich.

May 15, 2012

God bless you Brother. Rest easy now; we've got the watch.

Officer J. Craven
Silver Spring Township (PA) Police Dept.

May 15, 2012

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 15, 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 15, 2012

Thank you Officer Freeman, for your service and for your sacrifice. You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace Sir. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, co-workers and community. God bless you all.

Christine Ross
Sister of Officer David M. Petzold, E.O.W. 11/09/06

May 15, 2012

Avery, it was a true pleasure getting to know you over the years. You had a larger than life persona that will surely be missed. My thoughts are with your family, both immediate, and in blue. You and your service will be missed dearly.

Until we meet again, God speed my friend.

Federal Air Marshal
Baltimore Field Office

FAM
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 15, 2012

May God Rest your soul Brother Freeman and may God give your family and fellow Officers Peace of mind knowing your are in the comfort of Gods Arms

Lt.H.L.Jordan Retired

May 15, 2012

Your service in now in Gods kingdom alongside all of our honorable and loving brothers and sisters who have also paid the ultimate in our profession. Those left behind will care for you family and keep your name and dedicated service alive for years to come. Rest in peace brother, in Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ STATE CHAPLAIN FOP

May 15, 2012

Rest in Peace Sir..................................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Police Dept. Tx.

May 15, 2012

Bless you Brother Freeman, your family and Department. RIP and thankyou for your service.

TFC Len Widener CT State Police

May 15, 2012

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service. Prayers for God's blessings on the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Freeman during this time of tragic loss. Please, let's be careful out there.

Donnie Meaders, Deputy Sheriff
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

May 15, 2012

God bless the family of patrolman Freeman

Captain Gean Johnson
Colleton County Sheriff's Office

May 15, 2012

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Chester Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief Steven Marshall
Washington, NH Police Department

May 15, 2012

Officer Avery Freeman, my deepest regret and sorrow goes out to your children, mother and siblings. A terrible loss of such a fine brother as well. May God stand with you now and watch over your loved ones. Rest in peace brother.

Ofc Michael Bernard
Richfield Township Police Dept, Davison, MI

May 15, 2012

Rest in peace Patrolman Avery Freeman,
our prayers are with your family and friends.

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

May 15, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Freeman.

Captain Adrian McKinney
Irvine Police Dept. Irvine Ky.

May 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Freeman's family during this time of need.

Jacob Henry

May 15, 2012

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

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

May 15, 2012