Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Betts,
Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I am praying for your family, friends, and fellow officers. Another fine officer gone to soon. Gone, but never forgotten.

Karen
Wife of Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff (California)

September 4, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

September 4, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Betts.

Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)

September 2, 2012

I met this man in 1997. Very great man that touched my life and many others. I do not believe the place will ever be the same without him. That is the impact he made on us. He was a Husband,father,grandfather,officer and my friend.. You had to know him to truly understand. Thank you Tim for the laughter,guidance and memories you provided.... RIP

Officer S.Robbins
Indiana Department of Corrections Wabash Valley Correctional Facility

September 2, 2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 1, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!

Kathy and Wives Behind the Badge
Indiana Auxiliary-Wives Behind the Badge, Inc.

September 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

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

September 1, 2012

God bless the Betts family.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

September 1, 2012

Officer Betts was a fun-loving person and would always be there when needed. I will always be grateful for the time we served together, and for the inspiration he has on my life. Officer Tim Betts will live in our hearts forever. Dearly missed.

Officer D. Huston
WVCF, co-worker

August 31, 2012

Officer Tim Betts was a dedicated person. He was a fun-loving person and would always be there when needed. C/O Betts will be dearly missed.

D. Huston, Correctional Officer
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, co-worker

August 31, 2012

Thank you for your service to your state and country. You will always be remembered by your fellow correctional professionals and other public safety members. Rest in peace.

G. Guinn, Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

August 31, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of CO Betts and our support to the IDOC. Your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP my friend.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS Chicago OIG Special Ops

August 31, 2012

It takes a special person to be locked behind these doors. My heart goes out to the family of Officer Betts. May you Rest In Piece and know that your extended family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. T. Lesser
WV Division Of Juvenile Services

August 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

August 31, 2012

Through The Mist Of Time

When you allow the pain to ease
And let go of the grief
Then you will be able
To feel my peace
Through the Mist of Time.
When you release your wanting and wishing
For things that might have been, should have been
Then you will be able
To hear my voice
Through the Mist of Time.
When you realise the loving part you had to play
In setting my Soul free
Then you will be able
To see, I am always here
Through the Mist of Time

Psalm 23:4- #3 Comforting Bible Verse on Sympathy- No Fear
A Life In Christ Is A Life of Certainty...
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me....Deep Sympathy To The Family and Friend Of Correctional Officer Correctional Officer Timothy Betts ...

THERESA MELODY
Someone who cares

August 31, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
I have given my life so that others may live in peace.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

THANK YOU FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Doug Gist, Captain (retired) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

August 31, 2012

From the Officers and Staff of Henryville Correctional Fafility, Our Prayers are with the Family, Friends and coworkers of our Fallen Brother.

Sgt. Greg Campbell
Henryville Correctional Facility

August 30, 2012

Tim, your humor was a gift to us all. Your dedication to your job an example for us to follow, it was a pleasure to have known you. I count myself lucky because when I saw you last you gave me a big hug and made me laugh.
Rest in peace my friend. You will be greatly missed by all of us at WVCF.

Marla Gadberry, H.S.A WVCF IDOC
Corizon Health Indiana Dept of Corrections

August 30, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

August 30, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother.

Corporal Mark Ouimet
Hampden County Sheriff' Dept.

August 30, 2012

On behalf of the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 53, our deepest condolences go out to the friends and family of Correctional Officer Timothy Betts, whose 15 years of faithful service have been greatly appreciated. May you rest in peace.

Recruit Frederick Warfield
Saratoga Springs Police Department

August 30, 2012

Prayers are with your family sir. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Jenkins
TCSHPD

August 30, 2012

As a retired disabled NC Corrections officer,, it always touches my heart when a C/O is taken from us, My thoughts & prayers are with your family,,,,Rest In Peace with our Lord

Dennis Reel Correctional Officer-Ret.
NC Dept of Corrections

August 30, 2012

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 30, 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

August 30, 2012