Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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 27, 2013

There is no such thing as a routine call! Rest in Peace Brother and Sister!!!!!!!!!!!! I will pray for their families.

retired Group Supervisor
DEA

February 27, 2013

I AM SO SORRY THIS HAPPENED I AM SADDENED OVER IT. SHE WAS A BRAVE WOMAN. I WILL PRAY FOR HER TWO SONS. I AM ONLY A SECURITY OFFICER BUT WHEN IHEAR THINGS LIKE THIS ITS LIKE ONE OF OUR OWN HAS PASSED. GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY

SO DARLA WEBB
ELITE PROTECTION

February 27, 2013

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Butler family. May you rest in piece Elizabeth, your memory and your service will never be forgotten.

Off. Ronald Porupsky
Pleasant Hills Police

February 27, 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 27, 2013

Rest in peace my sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Santa Cruz Police Department.

James Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc.

February 27, 2013

Rest In Peace Sister. Your fellow officers will take the watch from here in your memory. My condolences to your Family and the Santa Cruz PD.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

February 27, 2013

Prayers to the family, friends, and department. So sorry for your loss.

Sgt. W. Finnegan
Linwood PD
New Jersey

February 27, 2013

My prayers go out to family God Bless the children in their time of mourning.

Patrolman
Mantua Police Department

February 27, 2013

Rest in peace Sister Elizabeth, 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 27, 2013

God speed to you

Det Schneider
Nassau County Police Department

February 27, 2013

Courage is not the absence of fear but the reflection that there is something far more important than fear....

Sergeant Paul S. Kutcher ( Retired )
Hartford CT.

February 27, 2013

Rest in Peace Det. Butler. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Santa Cruz PD.

Cpl. Gary Hughes
Passaic County Sheriff's Department Paterson NJ

February 27, 2013

Still cannot believe this happened. RIP Det. Butler and you will not soon be forgotten.

Correctional Officer
Santa Cruz County S.O.

February 27, 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

February 27, 2013

May you Rest in Peace Detective............................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth PD, Texas

February 27, 2013

My deepest condolences to the families of Detective Butler and Sgt Baker as well as the Santa Cruz PD. With a heavy heart, I will keep all of you in prayer for strength and courage in the times to come. Detective Butler and Sgt. Baker, rest well, you are our heroes.

Linda Topping
Wife of Police Chief

February 27, 2013

Rest easy, Detective.

Sr.Trooper (Ret.)
Oregon State Poilce

February 27, 2013

Det Butler, may you rest in peace. You're a true hero to us all.

Sgt Rich Eckert
Town of Chester PD

February 27, 2013

My sincere thoughts and prayers for the family. friends and colleagues of Detective Butler during this most sorrowful time. May God be with them and touch their hearts. May she rest in peace.

DSgt. Robert Green, (ret.)
Detroit Police Department

February 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Detective Butler's sons and everyone at the Santa Crus Police Department. Rest in peace my sister.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

February 27, 2013

RIP and may GOD watch ver your family and frienda and coworkers during this difficult time. Your sacrifice will nerver be forotten. Thank you for your service we have it from here.

SGT S. Garza
Mathis Police Department (TX)

February 27, 2013

God Bless you for giving your life as you served and protected the community. May God comfort your family and brother and sister officers during this tremendously difficult time. God Speed sister!!

Ret Albany NY police officer
Albany NY PD

February 27, 2013

Prayers and thoughts for this officers family, friends, and fellow officers at the Santa Cruz Police Dept.

Chief Denny Upton
Tontitown Police Dept. AR

February 27, 2013

Rest well my sister for your sacrifice was not in vain. As you take the watch in heaven, we'll take care of it down here. May God 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 27, 2013