Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God welcome you with open arms as he holds your family in his embrace. God Speed Sir.

K-9 Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace my blue brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

January 25, 2013

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

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace Trooper Slagle, may God bless your family and fellow department members.

The Men and Women of the
Niagara Falls, NY Police Department

January 25, 2013

Our prayers are with the family, friends, and coworkers. Praying for God's peace and comfort during this time. The citizens of TN will miss the dedicated service of this professional Trooper. A true hero in service to his state for over 32 years.

Major Marty Duncan (Ret)
FDOT

January 25, 2013

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

January 25, 2013

Rest In Peace my brother.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Tpr. Slagle. My heart also goes out to the men and women that responded to the crash scene.
May God wrap His loving arms around each of you during this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Trooper W.T. Dendler
Ohio State Highway Patrol

January 25, 2013

You will never be lost in time because, we will never forget you Brother Slagle.

Lonnie Miller Jr. Fl.Fop St 1st Vp
JSO Retiree

January 25, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER MICHAEL SLAGLE, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF TROOPER MICHAEL SLAGLE.
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 Canada

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace Brother Michael, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

January 25, 2013

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and loved you return.

Sean D. Creamer; C-LEO ret.
Tryon Palace Security Unit, New Bern, NC

January 25, 2013

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

January 25, 2013

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

January 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Michael Slagle. 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 Tennessee will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .


May the daughter of Trooper Slagle, know that her Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Trooper Slagle. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

January 25, 2013

Our Heavenly Father has received another Law Enforcement Officer in His arms. I pray for the Slagle family,friends and fellow officers. God Bless you all.

Chaplain Robert Duvall
Dixon CA Police Department

January 25, 2013

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

January 25, 2013

Mike, We are really going to miss you.... Your great personality down to that unforgettable smile. Keep a watch over us and we will never forget you!!!! RIP!!!!!

Trp. Mark Self
Tennessee Highway Patrol

January 25, 2013

RIP brother.

A131
USBP

January 25, 2013

Trooper Slagle,

You awoke in heaven in the presence of the Lord.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 23 months. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

January 25, 2013

May you rest in Peace and may peace be with the fireman.

Sgt Gavin F Price II (retired )
Escambia county sheriffs dept

January 25, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 25, 2013

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 Tennessee Highway Patrol. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

January 25, 2013

Rest with the Angels Trooper Slagel. Prayers for your family at this time in their lives. Your dedication and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for the fire department personnel also touched by this tragic chain of events.

retired police officer bob lester
midland, tex police department

January 25, 2013

Praying for your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace!! May you always be remembered as the HERO that you are! God Bless

Shelly Ragsdale, Surviving Spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

January 25, 2013

May God rest your soul
RIP Officer Slagle
God speed to you and family

Stephen Bruet PPO II
Department of Public Safety NC

January 25, 2013