Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

James P. Waggle
Civilian

February 6, 2013

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. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

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.
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.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

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

February 6, 2013

RIP Deputy Grimsley, Thanks for your Service.

patty morgan

February 6, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin J Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

February 6, 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

February 6, 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

February 6, 2013

Rest in peace Deputy Sherif fBilly Ray Grimsley.

Our prayers are with your family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

February 6, 2013

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

February 6, 2013

Rest in peace Deputy Grimsley. My sincere condolences to your family andto your department. Godspeed as you now ride the streets of gold.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERANSAFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT, MI

February 6, 2013

Godspeed my brother! Thank you for your many years of service. Police Unity Tour Chapter VIII can never thank you and the other Portsmouth area law enforcement officers enough. Prayers for your family and your department.

Lt. Joey C Brown (Retired)
Georgia State Patrol - Police Unity Tour VIII

February 6, 2013

Deputy Sheriff Billy Grimsley, you now belong to our Heavenly Father, who has I am sure accepted you with open arms, My God Always Bless and protect your family and the members of all the Portsmouth Sheriff's Dept.
As a new member of the Portsmouth Aux Sheriff's Dept. I have heard nothing but great things about, I am sorry I didn't get the opportunity to serve with you, you will be greatly missed.

Aux. Deputy Sheriff Fred Johnso
Portsmouth Sheriff's Dept.

February 6, 2013

Thanks for your service and dedication.

Explorer John Easterling
Laurinburg Police Department, NC

February 6, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

February 6, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Portsmouth Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

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

February 6, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother. Ride on from above as your fellow Deputies continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Portsmouth Sheriff's Office.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

February 6, 2013

Rest well

Former Dispatcher- Cathy Wiggins
Formerly of Mobile Police Department

February 6, 2013

Rest in peace Brother Billy, 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

February 6, 2013

Thanks for your service and commitment to fostering community relations. Thanks for a job well done now RIP Deputy Grimsley.
My prayers to the family for strength to get through this crisis and Peace in the days to come.

William Flesch (Retired Captain)
Minot Police Dept, Minot, ND

February 6, 2013

May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Billy Russo (Det., Motor Off. Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

February 6, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

February 6, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES OF PORTSMOUTH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SHERIFF'S DEPUTY BILLY RAY GRIMSLEY.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Sheriff's Deputy.
We in the law enforcement community are a family.
Though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields, or stars pinned upon our chest.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Officers, and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, county roads, and state highways.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a law enforcement family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
Deputy Grimsley
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Portsmouth in the Commonweath of Virginia with HONOR, PRIDE, and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do........SERVING and PROTECTING your community with HONOR and PRIDE making a better and safer place for us all.

FINAL CALL
DEPUTY GRIMSLEY STATUS........DEPUTY GRIMSLEY STATUS........DEPUTY GRIMSLEY STATUS........
ATTENTION ALL UNITS.........PORTSMOUTH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SHERIFF'S DEPUTY BILLY RAY GRIMSLEY HAVING SERVED THE CITIZENS OF PORTSMOUTH IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA WITH HONOR, PRIDE, AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN !!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

February 6, 2013

Rest well my brother for your sacrifice was not in vain. As you take the watch in heaven we'll take care of it down here. MayGod bless the family both physical and law enforcement with peace and comfort.

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Rev. Carlos Stapleton
Chaplain, Jackson Co. TN SO

February 6, 2013

There are few who understand what it takes to make it through motor school, and become one of the few that can call themselves a motor cop. RIP.

Motor Sergeant John Naccarato
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office - Oregon

February 6, 2013

Rest in Peace..

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

February 6, 2013

Rest in peace Deputy Grimsley and may God bless your family and fellow department members.

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

February 6, 2013