Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Officer Maples for your fine service and dedication for the fine folks in Cleveland, TN. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!

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

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

May 21, 2012

Prayers for this Officer and his Family... I am a long ways from Tenn. but even not knowing this Officer he is considered a Brother To all of us in Law Enforcement.... May God be with Him and his Family....

Sgt. Mark Estes
Sulphur Springs, Tx Police Dept.

May 21, 2012

To the Family who adore him:
I am so sorry for what has happend. There are no words to express. Hold tight as a family and stick together as everyone grieves in a different way.

To Officer Maples:
I know you can punch a hole thru this world to let your family know you are ok. My husband did this for me I believe and I know you can do it too!

Lisa from Western MA
Caring person of all Officers and their Families

May 21, 2012

Justin I can't began to articulate the loss felt within this community. We certainly will miss you, but you will not be forgotten. I pray that your family, and the Cleveland Police Department will find peace and comfort knowing that you died doing something you loved, which was serving this community.

To all my brothers at Cleveland Police Department, we stand right beside you during this tough time. You will continually be in our prayers as preparations are being made to bury Officer Maples with the highest honors.

Officer Maples you can rest now, we will take it from here.

Sergeant James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Departmenf

May 21, 2012

RIP brother Justin.

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

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

May 21, 2012

Officer Justin Maples 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. Justin 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 of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,
they welcome gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters 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, Walnut Grove Police Department, Walnut Grove. Mississippi

May 21, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 21, 2012

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

Thomas Kelly, Senior Federal Air Marshal
USFAMS

May 21, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. R. Maguire
Greenburgh P.D.

May 21, 2012

To the family and friends of Officer Justin Maples, his fellow officers, and most especially to Justin:

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 Justin was killed. May his loved ones continue to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Justin's family, you are in my heart's embrace today.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Justin gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on May 20, 2012.

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

May 21, 2012

Condolences to the family of this honorable Officer. Police Officer Maples, thank you for your service. Now in the Service of the King. Our loss is but Heaven's gain. amen.

Margaret Hood / Ret'd / NLEODM/Supporter
Citizens Watch

May 21, 2012

Having been a former resident of Clevelend, Tn., I know the closeness and admiration that the citizens of Cleveland and Bradley County feel about their Law Enforcement Community. I completely know what your department is feeling in wake of the tragic accident to Officer Maples.

As his accident was being read at roll call, it felt so close to home. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the Men and Women of the Cleveland Police Department.

Deputy Anthony Flaherty
Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office

May 21, 2012

I am sorry for your loss Mrs. Maples. I pray your three sons will carry on the legacy of their father and be good men. God Bless you and may he take care of you and your family.

Motor Officer Patrick B. Douglas
Auburn Police Department Auburn, WA

May 21, 2012

MAY OFFICER MAPLES REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS HIM FOR ALL THE GOOD THAT HE HAS DONE TO SERVE AND PROTECT HIS COMMUNITY!!!!!!!!!!

PAM MONTGOMERY
WEST ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER

May 21, 2012

May the almighty Lord be with you Officer Maples and your family. Thank you for your dedicated service sir

Court Security Officer Richard Wishin
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS -DOVER,DELAWARE

May 21, 2012

May your family and fellow officers you have left behind find peace in happiness when they think about the times they have shared with you, and that God eases all your pain. May you rest in Peace Officer Mapples.

Firefighter
Whitwell Vol. Fire Dept.

May 21, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Maples....condolences to the Maples family and to the Cleveland Tennessee Police Dept on the loss of one of their own.

Chief (Ret) Albert Rohrbach
Fountain Hill Police Dept.
Fountain Hill, PA

May 21, 2012

Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thoughts and prayers to your wife, sons and brother and sisters of those that served close with you. Rest in Peace , we will take it from here.

K.L.Mellinger 223
So. NYE, Co. Sheriffs Search & Rescue

May 21, 2012

R.I.P. BROTHER Maples!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

May 21, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother Maples.

Detective(retired)James P. McGrath
Schenectady Police Department

May 21, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

May 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are for the family, friends and department of Officer Maples.

May you feel the Love and Comfort of the Lord as you travel through this time of sorrow.

Cynthia Starr

May 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Officer Maples.

Sgt Lewis
SCSO Deputy (Former)

May 21, 2012

Words cannot express our grief
for a life taken that was all to brief.

Your ultimate sacrifice to to make us safe
has put you in a special place.

In our thoughts will remain your deeds so kind
and may a special light upon your heirs always shine.

Rest in peace my hero Justin Maples.

Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA

May 21, 2012

R.I.P. dear brother.

Deputy
BCSO

May 21, 2012