Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Daniel, we will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 14, 2012

RIP Officer Daniel. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers during this sad and difficult time.

P. O. Michael J. Kranyak, Retired
Bridgeport CT Police Department

November 14, 2012

May you rest in peace my brother in blue. On behalf of the Officer's and staff of the Byron Police Department, i wish to express our sympathy to Officer Daniel's family in this time of grief and sorrow. He will be with you always.

Captain Bill Lavender
Byron, Georgia Police Department

November 14, 2012

The news of this tragic loss last evening has been overwhelming to so many concerned citizens within the Henry County community, thoughts and prayers to the Daniel family in this time of mourning. Your brothers and sisters within the law enforcement community will carry on as you would want us to do, but with many heavy hearts in tow.

Detective D. Culberson
Henry County Police Department

November 13, 2012

May God put his loving arms around your family and members of your department giving them strength, wisdom and courage to get through this most terrible time.

Major Walter R. Landrum (Retired 2012)
Bainbridge Public Safety Department

November 13, 2012

RIP Elgin! You will be missed, but never forgotten. I hope that you will continue to look down on us from that big precinct in the sky.

Det. J.E. Davis
Henry Co Police Dept-North Pct CID

November 13, 2012

The Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 53, sends its most heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of 28 year veteran Police Officer Elgin Daniel. Thank you for your faithful years of service, and may your friends and family find comfort in the days ahead.

Recruit Frederick Warfield
Saratoga Springs Police Department

November 13, 2012

I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
You left us doing what you chose to do.
What you were trained to do.
Performing the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do.....serving your community making a better and safer place for us all.
Thank You for your many years or service. God Bless you, Your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in Peace Brother

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

November 13, 2012

RIP brother.

A131
USBP

November 13, 2012

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF POLICE OFFICER ELGIN DANIEL, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF POLICE OFFICER ELGIN DANIEL.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario CanadaD

November 13, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Henry County Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

November 13, 2012

I had just seen and spoken with him just two weeks before this tragedy, who would have known that would be the last time I would see him on this side.
What a good person to have known, I will see you again

Sgt T Ramey # 1247
Dekalb Co. Police

November 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

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

November 13, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Elgin Daniel. 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 Henry County, Georgia will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

November 13, 2012

RIP Brother......salute

Retired Trooper A.D.Dezso
NCSHP

November 13, 2012

Prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Elgin Daniel.

Rest in Peace Officer Daniel

Officer A.J. Eckhart
Oberlin College

November 13, 2012

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

November 13, 2012

Another falllen Law Enforcement HERO. Thought's and prayer's to family, friend's and his law enforcement family.

Capt. P.M. Clark (ret.)
Jackson Co. Sheriff's Dept. Ripley, WV

November 13, 2012

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Daniel during this time of tragic loss. Prayers that the murderer will be identified and caught to face his/her crime. And hey, let's be careful out there!

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

November 13, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. God Bless the family and his brothers and sisters with Henry CO PD.

Deputy Stephanie Hughes
Catoosa County SO Ringgold, Ga/ LEO Wife

November 13, 2012

Police Officer Elgin Daniel 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. Elgin 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 gleaming and
shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of
Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the
ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome 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, Ms, Usa Ret
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Ms. Police Department, Ms Dept. of Corr

November 13, 2012

RIP Brother

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

November 13, 2012

So sorry for your family. We will pray for them and keep them in our thoughts, so sorry. I lost my son James from his work at 9/11 he left behind a daughter his wife also passed away before their baby was 2. I know how it affects the family. May God give you the strength you need.

Officer Elgin Daniel R.I.P.
Mother of Det. James Zadroga NYPD

linda zadroga

November 13, 2012

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 13, 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

November 13, 2012