Portsmouth Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, February 3, 2013
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Billy Ray Grimsley
My prayers are with the family and police department.
Warm greetings from Spain
Fernando Galindo,security officer
Security Spain
February 10, 2013
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THIS FAMILY, DURING THIS MOST DIFFCULT TIME..MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN KNOWING THAT WE, SERVE AN AWESOME GOD THAT IS ABLE TO CARRY YOU THROUGH... YOUR NOT ALONE.
P.O.Box 197
BonWier Texas,75928
Parents of fallen Officer,Deputy Ricky R.Issac Jr.
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Office
EOW:12/08/2012
February 10, 2013
"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
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell WY, PD
February 10, 2013
What a terrible tragedy. May his family and friends and fellow officers find peace in this unexpected loss
Laura
February 9, 2013
so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family. also to his fellow officers.
citizen
citizen
February 9, 2013
Rest in Peace Sir...................
Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth PD, Texas
February 9, 2013
Thank you for your service sir. May god guide your family, friends and brother and sisters in blue through this difficult time. Rest easy.
Joel Bugg
West Chester, PA
RIP Officer Brad Fox EOW 9/13/12
February 9, 2013
REST IN PEACE DEPUTY GRIMSLEY AND GOD BLESS.
FATHER AND FELLOW OFFICER OF
OFC. ANDREW S. DUNN E.O.W. 3-19-2011
RET. OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P. D. (OH)
February 9, 2013
May God by with this hero's family. Your steadfast love for your community will never be forgotten. Say hello to the Colorado Springs guys.
Mom of a Detective
Colorado Springs Police Department
February 9, 2013
RIP fellow law officer
Steve Bruet, PPO II
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
February 9, 2013
Thank-you for your Service. Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
February 9, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Deputy Grimsley. God Bless him for his service and the sacrifices he made to keep his community safe. Rest in Peace motorman, you will not be forgotten.
Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC
February 8, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Deputy Sheriff Billy Ray Grimsley as well as to the Portsmouth Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Grimsley, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
February 8, 2013
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF DEP. B. GRIMSLEY. GOD BLESS....
DEP. W. CULPEPPER (PASTOR)
EX- PORTSMOUTH DEPUTY.
February 8, 2013
May you rest in peace.
Sgt Gavin F Price II (retired )
Escambia county sheriffs dept
February 8, 2013
GOD BLESS DEPUTY GRIMSLEY, HIS FAMILY AND HIS DEPARTMENT.
DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA, GA)
February 8, 2013
My prayers go out to the family and friends of this hero. Please take solace in the fact that Deputy Sheriff Billy Grimsley will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten.
SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville Police Department
February 8, 2013
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office
February 8, 2013
RIP, Deputy Grimsley, your brothers and sisters have the watch. Thank you for your service to the community in which you serve!
Jerry Butler
February 8, 2013
To the family and friends of Deputy Grimsley and his felloiw officers:
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Billy died.
To Deputy Grimsley's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.
This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Deputy Grimsley gave to his community and the citizens of Virginia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 3, 2013.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
February 8, 2013
Rest in Peace Officer Grimsley, Bless your Family and the Portsmouth Sheriff's Department.
TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police
February 8, 2013
My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.
Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006
Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept
February 8, 2013
Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to the Portsmouth Sheriff's Office and the Grimsley family
Investigator Aaron Cathell
Wise Police Department
February 8, 2013
rest in peace brother, thank you for your dedicated service to your community.
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
February 8, 2013
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BILL GRIMSLEY AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY SHERIFF BILL GRIMSLEY.
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
February 8, 2013
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