Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 13, 2012

I graduated from Price High School with Elgin Daniel. He was always quiet and thoughtful of others. We weren't great friends, but we were classmates. I was shocked to here of his death. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. If there are any other Price graduates hearing about Elgin, please give him a shout out. God Bless!

Janice Albert Educator
APS/ former classmate

November 13, 2012

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 unmanly tears.

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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Diane Fincher
sister of SGT Jimmy Gilbert HCPD EOW 5/2/2004

November 13, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Daniel. Bless your family and the Henry County Police Department.

TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

November 13, 2012

Thank you for your sevrice and dedication Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

November 13, 2012

I appreciate your service not only to my department but to Henry County as well. I am so sorry for your loss sir and we will meet again one day.

Det. J.W. Stahl
DeKalb Police Department

November 13, 2012

Elgin. 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 Elgin waa killed in the line of duty. 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 his family, you are in my heart's embrace today. I pray for the emotional healing for all who called Jim beloved.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinguished service Officer Daniel gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 12, 2012.

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

November 13, 2012

To my friends in the Henry County PD, we pray for your safety and well being, and for the family of this hero. Losing an officer is a terrible event, especially this close to home. Be careful, be safe and keep up the great work you do for Henry County.

Commissioner-Elect John Douglas
Newton County, GA

November 13, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

November 13, 2012

Rest easy brother. We'll take it from here. Got a chance to talk with you a few times mostly in juvenile court and really enjoyed picking your brain and listening to you share your knowledge and experience.

Detective D. LeCroy
Henry County Police Department

November 13, 2012

Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. Now go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.

Retired TFC. Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

November 13, 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 Henry County Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

November 13, 2012

My prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of Police Officer Daniel. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service

November 13, 2012

RIP "Lt. Daniel"

Christa L. Kendrick
Former DeKalb County Police Officer

November 13, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Elgin. Prayers to your family during this diffcult time and prayers going out to the Henry County Police Department. You have lost a truly great man.

Anna Greene, PO II
Covington Probation

November 13, 2012

Rest in Peace.

Noel Walizer
Brother of 2012 Fallen Officer

November 13, 2012

I worked with Elgin with the DeKalb Police Dept. He was a wonderful, soft spoken individual. He was a great Lieutenant and a great man. God Bless his family. (His wife also worked with us and she is sweet as can be.)

Sergeant
Dekalb County Police Dept, Georgia

November 13, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Henry County Police Department.

James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc (NASTA)

November 13, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy E. Zargo #7027
Clay County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

November 13, 2012

Rest In Peace Officer Daniel.

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

November 13, 2012

Off Daniel, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

November 13, 2012

Your Service will never be forgotten. Rest easy Elgin your other brothers and sisters got the watch from here.

MONICO GARZA EMT-I

November 13, 2012

Rest well my brother for your sacrifice was not in vain. As you take the watch over us in heaven we'll take care of it down here. May God Bless the family both physical and Law Enforcement with peace and comfort.

Reserve Deputy Rev. Carlos Stapleton
Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Fairview VFD Chaplain

November 13, 2012

What a tragedy. Lt. Daniel was a great guy to work for. Rest in peace brother!

J.D. Koerber

November 13, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

November 13, 2012