Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you Detective Butler. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Sister in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Mam.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

March 20, 2013

Rest in peace sister, we have the watch now.

Deputy Sheriff
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept., CA-Victorville Traffic Division

March 20, 2013

To the family, friends, the Department and citizens of Santa Cruz, you have lost a true hero. May her service to your community, selfless acts of courage & love be a standard to ascend to. You will NEVER be forgotten, Detective Butler, ever!

Sgt's Mother
Colorado Springs Police Department

March 15, 2013

Det. Butler,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Santa Cruz. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

March 14, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 11, 2013

I guess when I need a good cry, I come to these pages.
When one stands in the light, they cannot comprehend the depth of the darkness, as it makes no sense to them; it is not part of their being. Know that as a citizen and supporter of what is right, I am crushed by the continuing murders of who is good, trying to protect what is good. Maybe I am a fool in that I understand there is an eternal struggle of good and evil but yet I cannot accept it. I cannot accept the darkness and tragedy it brings, though maybe to accept it, is to lessen hating it and deeply hating those that purvey this evil. With all respect and prayers for strength. I am numb here.

California citizen

March 11, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and children of Detective Butler. God Bless her for her service and sacrifice she made to keep others safe from harm. Rest in Peace dear sister, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

March 10, 2013

Dedicated to:
My Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement Serving and Protecting Us All, Day and Night.

Special Dedication to:
DETECTIVE ELIZABETH BUTLER
Santa Cruz Police Department

WE ARE THE POLICE

We're always out there serving and protecting
We will never falter while we're on the watch
You're sleeping soundly the streets alive around you
We patrol our sectors, our beats both day and night
We are the Police..........We're watching over you
We are the Police..........Protecting is what we do

A call from dispatch says that help is needed
We responded code 3 just to get to you
Arriving on scene, suspect began too scream
I'm not going to jail tonight....not without a fight
We are the Police..........We're watching over you
We are the Police..........Protecting is what we do

Our badge is battered, the uniform is tattered
We give all we have to keep you safe this night
Battle was hard fought....we didn't give a second thought
Responding to a call for help is what we're all about
We are the Police..........We're watching over you
We are the Police..........Protecting is what we do

Some people say.........................We're insane
Some people call us.....................Foul names
But when you need help...............Who came
We are the Police..........We're watching over you

Our fallen heroes, are gone but not forgotten
Thin blue line of courage, forever standing true
So please don't hate us and try not to forsake us
We will give our all, to keep you from all harm
We are the Police..........We're watching over you
We are the Police..........Protecting is what we do

written by: Cardell L. Dobbins
Copyright©2013 - All Rights Reserved and may not be duplicated without permission of the author.

In Remembrance of my Friends:
PATROLMAN WENDELL HICKS
Chicago Police Department
E.O.W. 03/29/1973

PATROLMAN ROBERT C. REIMANN, JR.
Highland Park Police Department
E.O.W. 01/06/1984

TROOPER CHONG SOO LIM
Illinois State Police
E.O.W. 06/06/1995

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

March 9, 2013

Rest in peace Det. Butler. You served with pride and honor in the finest tradition of American law enforcement. Your brothers and sisters of the shield mourn your loss.

Lt. Jay Fleming
NYC Police Department, MNSTF

March 9, 2013

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle, wife of US Marshal

March 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, friends, and co workers of Detective Elizabeth Butler. RIP.

Sgt J W Walter
Richmond PD VA

March 8, 2013

Thank you for your sacrifice, it will never be forgotten. May God keep your family in His arms.

Special Agent #8268
Homeland Security Investigations, Phoenix, AZ

March 8, 2013

Thank you for your brave service. Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

March 7, 2013

I grew up in Los Gatos, CA and spent many a summers day in Santa Cruz. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Officer Mark Elledge
Veterans Affairs Police, Sheridan WY

March 7, 2013

Sad ! Thanks for being an upholder of the Law. From Australia.

LVV
ex RAN

March 6, 2013

God bless you Sister. Your brothers and sisters are weeping with you. Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. Godspeed.

Officer Deborah Erdy
BART P.D, San Francisco Bay Area

March 5, 2013

Thank you for your service. God Bless and Godspeed.

LISA
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

March 5, 2013

I want to extend our deepest condolences to your department and Detective Elizabeth Butler's family during this difficult time. We thank Detective Butler for her years of service, she will not be forgotten.

Session 54 Zone Five Academy
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

March 4, 2013

Detective Butler, Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest in peace.

To your family,
Please know that the entire law enforcement family weeps with you. May you find peace during these dark days.

Sergeant Stephen Gillen
Upper Gwynedd Township Police

March 4, 2013

What can one say about an animal like the one who murdered you? Why bother, YOU are the focus of this page and rightfully so. YOU are the hero and YOU are the one who will forever be in the hearts and minds of those who know and love you best. Your efforts to keep the people of Santa Cruz were not in vain and you truly are a hero.
God Bless you and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 4, 2013

Rest In Peace....

John Ruth, AEMD Comm. Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch, TX

March 3, 2013

God bless you both.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

March 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

March 3, 2013

MY HEARTFELT THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DET. BUTLER, REST IN PEACE SISTER AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MY PRAYERS ALSO GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT IT IS TOUGH FOR ALL INVOLVED. THANK GOD THEY GOT THE SUSPECT AND THEY DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THROUGH THE TRIAL.

WE SLEEP SOUNDLY IN OUR BEDS BECAUSE ROGH MEN AND WOMEN STAND READY IN THE NIGHT TO VISIT VIOLENCE ON THOSE WHO WOULD DO US HARM. G. ORWELL

FATHER AND FELLOW OFFICER OF
OFC. ANDREW S. DUNN E.O.W. 3-19-11

RET. OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OHIO)

March 3, 2013

God's peace and speed Detective Butler. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP sister.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

March 3, 2013