Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Monday, June 24, 2013
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Steven George Netherland
You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.
D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL
June 26, 2013
God's peace and speed Deputy Netherland. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.
P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.
June 26, 2013
Rest In Peace.......
John Ruth, AEMD Comm. Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch,TX
June 26, 2013
Thank you for your brave 23 years of service. You paid the ultimate price as one of the "Best of the Best." I will wear a mourning band in your honor. RIP.
Daniel Sherburne, USAF (Retired)
Private Security Officer.
June 26, 2013
"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."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell, Wy Police Department
June 26, 2013
Rest in Peace Deputy Netherland. You did a great service to this country and the communities here in Louisiana. God Speed
SSG and Reserve Deputy Joe Steele
US Army, and Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office
June 26, 2013
RIP OFFICER STEVEN NETHERLAND..KNOWING YOUR LABOR WAS NOT IN VAIN.. TO THE FAMILY,FRIENDS AND VERNON PARISH SHERIFF'S DEPT WE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO YOU..MAY GOD BLESS YOU..
RICKY & AQUANETTA ISSAC
PARENTS OF FALLEN OFFICER:RICKY R.ISSAC JR.EOW 12/8/12 NATCHITOCHES
June 26, 2013
May God bless and comfort his family and friends.
Sergeant Hank Edwards
Bessemer Police Department
June 26, 2013
RIP Sheriff Netherland
Resident of Malden, MA
June 26, 2013
IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio
June 26, 2013
Rest in peace Brother Steven.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
June 26, 2013
Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vires et Honorem
Ptlm F J Kapusta
Mohawk Police Department
June 26, 2013
My heart and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers, may God be with them and guide them through this very difficult time. Rest in peace Deputy Netherland, we will never forget...
Deb Azure
June 26, 2013
My family and I wish to thank you for the 23 years of service and protection you provided to our great country. Your brave and honorable service is greatly appreciated and you will always be in my family's thoughts and prayers. Rest easy my brother. Honore Semper
Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Senior Honor Guard Member
June 26, 2013
Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.
Cadet B. Jehoich
Tustin Police
June 26, 2013
Even after retirement you wanted to serve. You truly are a hero. My prayers are with your families; the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office, the Louisiana State Police and of course, most especially with those who know and love you most.
God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
June 26, 2013
Rest in Peace
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Departmant, Maryland
June 26, 2013
Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. Now go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.
Retired TFC Divita Washington
Maryland State Police
June 26, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.
Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police
June 25, 2013
R.I.P. Dep. Netherland.
May your family and colleagues be strengthened by God's peace and comforting love.
Your watch here may be over but you now begin an eternal watch where your service and memory will always be honored.
Chaplain Jerry Steele
June 25, 2013
Rest in Peacew - 10-42. God prayers be with his Family and fellow Officers.
Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Dept., NY
June 25, 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
June 25, 2013
Rest in Peace Brother! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Deputy
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
June 25, 2013
RIP brother Steven.
May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.
Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept
June 25, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of
Deputy Sheriff Steven Netherland as well as to the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Netherland, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
June 25, 2013
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