Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my sister, it is our watch now. My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, family, and all my brothers and sisters of the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Officer B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department

February 27, 2013

My sincere condolences... So very sorry for your loss.

K.Haggart #7852 GSPS Canada

Cst. Kelly Haggart
Greater Sudbury Police Service Sudbury, Ontario Canada

February 27, 2013

My heart is absolutely broken in thought of these two officers and their families... I have a son in law enforcement and he always wanted to go into this profession to help people in his community. However, it has now become more like his uniform has a bulls-eye on his back... This society is growing more and more violent. I pray that a turn for the better will be on the horizon... I pray...

Jeannette S.
Mother of a law enforcement officer

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Sister..Gone but NEVER forgotten..GODSPEED!

Officer Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

February 27, 2013

Thank you both for your service and sacrifice.

Corporal Matthew Gagné
Sanford Maine Police Dept.

February 27, 2013

RIP Detective Butler. Thank you for your service. May your family and friends find peace knowing you will never be forgotten.

Detective Laura Price
Island County Sheriff

February 27, 2013

To the family, frineds and to Det. Butler's fellow Police Officers, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Thank You for your service Det. Butler, may you forever Rest In Peace. You are a true American Hero.

Ann-Marie Harris
Civilian

February 27, 2013

I knew Butch and thought he was about the sweetest policeman ever! Santa Cruz lost two great people. Mrs. Baker and children: So very sorry for your loss.

Paige (Debenport) Hill
Formerly Mercy Housing

February 27, 2013

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

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

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace and thank you for your service. My prayers are with your love ones and your department.

John Latour (Retired Deputy)

February 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers!

Bryce Stevenson
Son of Fallen Ceres Police Sergeant Howard Stevenson, EOW 010905

February 27, 2013

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Detective Butler. We offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of this fine Fallen Officer, and to the Dept.
We pray that the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort....” will comfort you all during this very difficult time.

Mourning with you,

Uncle of:
Galt P.D. Officer Kevin Tonn – C-2
E.O.W. Jan. 15, 2013

Ed Tonn, Special Agent (Ret)
CA Dept of Justice

February 27, 2013

I am a retired Air force officer who had served two combat tours in Vietnam protecting our country with pride. Yet even with my history, there is NO ONE I respect more than one of 'our finest' that puts herself between the law-abiding public, and the lawless criminal EVERYDAY!..My heart aches for the loss of such an officer!..She will be in my prayers, ALWAYS!..'There is no stronger love than that where one will lay down their life for that of a friend'....and the American public were ALL her friends, each truly-thankful for what she has done for us at every confrontation!

May she be in the Lord's embracing hands this day!

Ronald Kondler, Major, USAF, Ret.
A small part of the public she protected.

February 27, 2013

Thank you for the service and protection you provided. Your brave and honorable actions will never be forgotten. You are a hero and have earned your wings. Rest easy my sister.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

February 27, 2013

Rest In Peace Detective Butler.

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

February 27, 2013

RIP Detective Butler

Resident of Malden, MA

February 27, 2013

RIP our Sister Officer

Ptl. Sean Murphy
Eatontown PD, NJ

February 27, 2013

Dear Santa Cruz DP California: I unite my tears with yours even tho I don't live in California ,for me as a citizen I share your sorrow... :/ My sincere condolences .....May the Lord comfort their families and Police Officers , God bless you all ...........Sincerely; Maribel Serra, Belton, TX.

Maribel Serra
citizen

February 27, 2013

Our hearts are broken once again...to lose our Brave officers in such senseless violence saddens all of us. We pray that God comforts those that know and love Detective Butler. Her sacrifice will never be Forgotten...

Family of
Sgt. Howard Stevenson E.O.W. 1/5/2005

February 27, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT, DETECTIVE ELIZABETH BUTLER.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
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.
Detective Butler
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Santa Cruz with Honor, Pride and Distinction.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you 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 SISTER!
I commend you my fallen sister 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
DETECTIVE BUTLER STATUS............DETECTIVE BUTLER STATUS..............
DETECTIVE BUTLER STATUS...............................
ATTENTION ALL UNITS.......................SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT, DETECTIVE ELIZABETH BUTLER HAVING SERVED THE CITIZENS OF SANTA CRUZ IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITH HONOR, PRIDE AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Sister, 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 27, 2013

God Speed, Sister.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 27, 2013

RIP MAM...

TROOPER CHRIS ADAMS
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

February 27, 2013

RIP Detective Butler

Sergeant William Gallant
Waltham Police Dept. (Ma.)

February 27, 2013

Sending prayers to these officer's families. friends and their department. Rest in peace dear officers.

Jan Taylor. detective.retired
Dallas P.D.

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Det. Butler - 10-42. May God be with the family
at this time of terrible loss - God bless her children.

JP McGrathRetired Detective)
Schenectady Police Department

February 27, 2013