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

March 4, 2013

Sergeant Gary Morales, during your tour of duty you served your community and state with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest, we will carry on from here. To the family of Sergeant Morales, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas Boss

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

March 4, 2013

Rest In Peace....

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

March 3, 2013

God bless.

Officer J.Jaynes
Arizona Highway Patrol

March 3, 2013

Rest in peace Sergeant Morales, may God bless your family and fellow department members.

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

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

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

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

March 3, 2013

GOD BLESS SEGEANT MORALES, HIS FAMILY AND FELLOW DEPUTIES FROM ST. LUCIA COUNTY S.O. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. ANOTHER SENSLESS LOSS TO THE LONG, STRONG THIN BLUE LINE WE SERVE. WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE TO STEP IN FOR FALLEN BROTHERS/SISTERS NO MATTER HOW HARD IT IS. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

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

A true "Hero" taken. May God grant you eternal peace. Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

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

March 3, 2013

God's peace and speed Sergeant Morales. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

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

March 3, 2013

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

March 3, 2013

Rest in peace my brother L.E.O. Evil will never prosper as long as brave men such as yourself stand for good.

I hope in time your family and agency find peace in your passing.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

March 3, 2013

RIP, my brother.

Deputy Sheriff Andy Hoffman
Seminole County, Florida, Sheriff's Office

March 3, 2013

I am so sorry for his wife and children,loved ones,friends and fellow officers. May the happy memories of him help you through this terrible time and may you find peace in knowing he died a hero protecting the community and working hard for justice. He will never be forgotten because he touched so many lives.

Laura

March 2, 2013

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sgt. Gary Morales and the extended law enforcement family of the St. Lucie County Florida Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace broth...er and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 2, 2013

God Bless Sergeant Gary Morales. Sergeant Morales paid the ultimate price to protect the citizens of St. Lucie County. God Bless his family, friends and fellow officers. Rest in Peace Brother.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

March 2, 2013

Rest in peace brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless your family, friends and the agency you so valiantly served.

Off. Matthew Harrington
Kennebunk, Maine Police Department

March 2, 2013

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers go out to his family. also goes out to his fellow officers.

citizen
citizen

March 2, 2013

Lord bless this officers family, give them the strength to carry on.

Trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

March 2, 2013

May God and his angles watch over and give strength to your family, rest in peace brother we've got the watch from hear.

Lieutenant K.A. Matthews
United States Secret Service Uniformed Division

March 2, 2013

Rest in Peace Sgt. Morales, Bless your family and the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.

TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

March 2, 2013

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service Sergeant Morales.

Boca Raton Police Department

March 2, 2013

Rest in Peace my Brother for you are a true hero. May God wrap his arms around your family and fellow Officers in this sad time. Thank you for your service to our country and the people of St. Lucie county.

Trooper Scott Wernecke #958
Washington State Patrol

March 2, 2013

GodSpeed and RIP...Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice....Rest easy we'll take it from here.....

Dep B. Taranto
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs' Office

March 2, 2013

May you always be remembered for your service to the people of Saint Lucie county. God has welcomed another brother home. May He comfort your family and friends in their time of loss. God bless!

Carla Smart
Citizen of Saint Lucie county

March 2, 2013