Washington County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, December 15, 2012
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Christopher Richard Parsons
May god welcome you with open arms and may his wrath rain down upon the coward who cause this to happen.
Detective Rick Draper
DeSoto Police Department
December 15, 2012
Rest in peace, Deputy Parsons, Brother of the badge. Thank you for your service to your community. God help your family, friends and Department with this awful incident.
Bob Reed, Retired Police Officer
South Lake Tahoe Police Department
December 15, 2012
Another tragedy; but whether two months or twenty years, it makes no difference. We are grateful for that Thin Blue Line which is drawn between the good and the evil. We are indebted to Christopher Parsons for "standing in the gap".
Stan Jefferson
civilian
December 15, 2012
RIP Young Warrior/Deputy Sheriff Christopher Parson, may God comfort his love ones and give them peace...
Lieutenant Cedric Smith
Mississippi Dept of Corrections
December 15, 2012
Rest in peace Deputy Parsons.My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.
OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS PD DETROIT, MICHIGAN
December 15, 2012
My heart goes out to the family and his department. RIP
MPO Egidi
Va Beach PD
December 15, 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
December 15, 2012
My prayers go out to his family and department. Oh God, please protect all of our officers.
Steven P. Harman, Retired Disp Supv
Harrisburg Pa Police Bureau
December 15, 2012
On behalf of the Sullivan, Missouri Fire District I offer my deepest condolences to the family and members of the Washington County, Missouri Sheriff's Office. So sorry for your loss.
Captain Kyle Robertson
Sullivan, Missouri Fire District
December 15, 2012
Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the WCSO during this most difficult and tragic time
Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD
December 15, 2012
Rest in Peace my brother, even though you weren't with us long you'll always be remembered.
Deputy H. King #5643
Cook County Sheriff's Dept. Greater Chicago Area
December 15, 2012
Rest in peace, Deputy Parsons. Thank you for your service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Washington County SO and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed & God Bless, Hero.
Kathy B
Grateful Citizen
December 15, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for you and your famiily
Chief Rich White
Sullivan Fire Protection District
December 15, 2012
Lord, when we choose to take up this calling, we know about the risks and still choose try to make a difference in this upside down world we are living in. It is those that, against all normal understanding, find the courage to do what we do shall be mostly remembered and honored in making the ultimate sacrifice.
Deputy Sheriff Parsons, may the Lord have you in that special place where true unselfish heroes go at the end of their watch. May the Father in heaven give healing and deliverance to those you leave behind and honor you're memory with the capture of your selfish and coward culprate.
PO Efrain Melendez, #9412
Patrol Dallas Police Department
December 15, 2012
Another "Hero" taken. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret)
Nassau County PD, Nassau NY
December 15, 2012
To my fellow Brother, May you R.I.P.. The Miller County, Missouri Sheriff's Office Mourns your loss as well as an entire nation. My prayers to your family!
Deputy Randy Wheeler
Miller County, Missouri Sheriff's Office
December 15, 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
December 15, 2012
Rest in peace blue brother.
Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN
December 15, 2012
To the family Deputy Parsons and Washington County Sheriffs Department of our hearts go out to you for your loss.
RIP Deputy Parsons
Lieutenant Robert Brown
Lackawanna County Prison
December 15, 2012
RIP brother.
A131
USBP
December 15, 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
Senior Deputy C. Mason
St. Johns County Sheriff Office
December 15, 2012
RIP and GOD Bless the family.
Linda Eckhoff
Citizen
December 15, 2012
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Parsons May you Rest In Peace. Justice will be served, You will Never Be Forgotten!
Police Officer Sergio Valdez
Chicago Police Department
December 15, 2012
Find that mother f$@&$r and execute him forthwith!!
Ret Det.
NYPD BRONX NARCO
December 15, 2012
Deputy Parsons, Though your Police career was short, you gave it all. May you rest in peace and may God watch over your family.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
December 15, 2012
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