Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Sheriff Carpenter. God Bless him for his bravery and service. Rest in Peace sir, hero's are never forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

June 2, 2013

Rest in peace my Brother

P.O. Timothy J Candow #1548 (Ret.)
Cleveland Division of Police

June 2, 2013

Rest in peace Sheriff. Godspeed.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Maritime College

June 2, 2013

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Deputy Sheriff David R Ruckoldt 11062
Cook County IL. CCSPD Court Services #2

June 2, 2013

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

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

June 2, 2013

Cody afforded me the opportunity to train to be the first female deputy of Scott County in 2006-07. He was a good man and there's not a day that goes by that I don't thank him in my heart for the experiences I had during my brief time I had under his command. Thank you, Sir. You are missed.

Sergeant Angela L. Danforth
Glades County S.O. Moore Haven, FL

June 2, 2013

Final Call Brother, St. Michael protect him on his new beat and Pray For Us. Lord May Your Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him and May He Rest in Peace

P.O. B. Clancy #304
Oak Lawn,IL. Police Dept.

June 2, 2013

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 2, 2013

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES OF SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, SHERIFF CODY CARPENTER.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and County Sheriff.
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.
Our area of enforcement may vary, 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 Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state parks and America's borders.
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.
SHERIFF CARPENTER
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Scott County in the State of Arkansas 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 my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother 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
SHERIFF CARPENTER STATUS..........SHERIFF CARPENTER STATUS............
SHERIFF CARPENTER STATUS.........................
ATTENTION ALL UNITS.......................SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
SHERIFF CODY CARPENTER HAVING SERVED THE CITIZENS OF SCOTT COUNTY IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS WITH HONOR, PRIDE, AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

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

June 2, 2013

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

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

June 2, 2013

Cody will certainly be missed in the future, but God has a plan for him. He was an exemplary sheriff and a son dear to his. Parents and to his Lord. May God comfort his family in the knowledge that He called him home at an early age.

Friend
Mena Cordelia Lee

June 2, 2013

A true Hero; you put the lives of those in need above your own. God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

My prayers are with those you leave behind as well as the family of the missing wildlife officer.

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

June 2, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

June 2, 2013

My deepest condolences to all the Law Enforcement Officers and civilian members of the Scott County Sheriff's Office as well as to the people of Scott's County. Sheriff Cody Carpenter was truly a real Hero, a man who was elected by the People of Scott's County and who gave his LIFE serving the People of Scott's County. May his family be at peace knowing that Cody Carpenter is now in Heaven with our Lord, God.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop "D"

June 2, 2013

RIP SHERIFF.

Det Lt Tom Brawley, Retired
Coconino County Sheriffs Office,Arizona

June 2, 2013

RIP Sheriff...you performed your duties with honor and in the protection of your constituents. Well done, brother. May the Lord bless you and keep you...and your family.

R Public Safety Officer
Jonesborough, TN.

June 2, 2013

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 1, 2013

RIP my Fellow Brother in Blue. My Prayer go with your Family, Friends, and Co-Workers.

Retired Detective Don Vine #5896
Phoenix Police Department

June 1, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother. You lost your life in a Heroic way, trying to save the life of others. Watch over as they continue the watch in your memory. My condolences to your Family and the Scott County Sheriff's Office.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

June 1, 2013

Carpenters have served their people since the 1600s in America. They have fought in wars, served locally, served in the State & on the Federal levels since the USA became a Country. Sometimes they have given their all for us - We the People!
From one retired peace officer to Sheriff Cody Carpenter's family, we know he gave his all to save others. God Bless you and your Family. John R. Carpenter

John R. Carpenter
Retired PO, San DIego County

June 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow officers! Thank you for your bravery and service!

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

June 1, 2013

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 1, 2013

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

June 1, 2013

Perpetual light shine upon him and through the mercy of God may he and all the faithful departed rest in peace

Glenn A Thompson
Civilian

June 1, 2013

REST IN PEACE SHERIFF CARPENTER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

June 1, 2013