Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy brother. My condolences to your family and the RCSO.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police Potsdam

August 2, 2012

Angel Josh, There's no doubt in my mind that you have now entered heaven, to be with your fallen comrades that went on before you. May God bless your family and your friends.

Lisa Lee Zynosky

August 2, 2012

Rest sound young man. You service was valued.

God keep your family and wathch over them.

Officer Chris Rosamond
Greenville Police Dept.

August 2, 2012

May God bless you and keep you in his peace. My condolences to the family and friends R.I.P.

NARCOTICS INVESTIGATOR JESUS DIAZ
STARR COUNTY HIDTA TASK FORCE

August 2, 2012

We got it now you did your part go well into that good night my friend.

Senior Police Officer C.L.Scales
Houston Police

August 2, 2012

Sincere condolences to the Mitchell family and the Reagan Co. Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace, and your family & friends find peace. Thank you for your service, Sir.

David Keith Family
Lake Hawins, Texas

August 2, 2012

To Deputy Mitchell's widow and family,
Please know that those of us who have walked your current nightmare are praying for you. Mrs Mitchell, please call or contact me at any time day or night. My husband died 3/15/12. I understand. If there is way I can help PLEASE call me.

Julie Berntson
Widow of Sgt. Bradley Berntson

August 2, 2012

Thoughts and prayers. RIP Brother

Chief of Police/retired
Brownsboro Tx Police

August 2, 2012

RIP brother, may the Lord hold you in His arms now that you're in a better place
We'll take up the slack on your watch sheepdog.

Jill, may the Lord hold you up and give you the strength you need in the coming days.

FTO Joel Young
Amarillo, Texas PD

Kerrie Young, R.N.

August 2, 2012

When I look at the picture of this young hero, I see something that is just really special. Our prayers to family, friends and co-workers. RIP sheepdog.

Deputy Sheriff Barry Lamb
Greer County Sheriff's Office (OK)

August 2, 2012

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY MITCHELL. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. DEPUTY MITCHELL, 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.

August 2, 2012

Rest in Peace brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

August 2, 2012

god bless you may you rest in peace deputy

Pfc. J.P.
cmpd

August 2, 2012

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 2, 2012

RIP Deputy Mitchell... praying for you and your family. Thank you for working so hard and serving our great State of Texas. I truly hope you rest in peace, you will never be forgotten!

Police Officer Traci Adams
City of Cedar Park, Texas

August 2, 2012

RIP Brother!

Sgt. Danny Sanchez
Bandera County Sheriffs Office

August 2, 2012

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

August 2, 2012

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family. also goes out to his fellow oficers. r.i.p.

citizen
citizen

August 2, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family and the members of the Department. May this never happen again.

Sgt. Richard R. Fascia (Ret.)
Providence, RI Police Department

August 2, 2012

Rest In Peace Deputy Mitchell.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

August 2, 2012

Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten. We will carry you in our hearts forever. Our prayers go out to your family, coworkers, and friends.

SGT. Pam Arnett
Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Jesup, Ga.

August 2, 2012

My Prayers are with family and friends as well as co-workers. God Speed Deputy Mitchell.

Deputy
Henderson County Sheriffs Office

August 2, 2012

May God watch over the family and friends of Deputy Garner, we feel your pain. From one brother to another....rest in peace we have this watch.

Reserve Deputy Stephen Kincheloe
Ector County Sheriffs Office

August 2, 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
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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

August 2, 2012

RIP Brother

Rich Damron
Henrico County Sheriffs Office(Ret.)

August 2, 2012