Jackson Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, July 20, 2013
Reflections for Police Officer Bruce Daniel Jacob
Avenue of the Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010
Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)
July 21, 2013
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's office
July 21, 2013
MY prayers to your family and co-workers.Thank you for your service.
Officer J.Chadwick
OU-Tulsa
July 21, 2013
R.I.P. Brother,and Thankyou for all you have done to keep us safe!
1Sgt R.Binkley
U.S.Army ( Ret )
July 21, 2013
Rest in Peace Officer Jacobs. Thank you for your honorable service to God and country. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Margaret Hood (ret.) N'hood Watch
Community Watch
July 21, 2013
IN HONORE CASORUM - Gone but not forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with him , his family, friends, and colleagues.
Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio
July 21, 2013
A Final salute to you Officer Jacobs.
RIP
God speed to you and your family.
Steve Bruet, PPO II
NC Department of Public Safety
July 21, 2013
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER JACOBS, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER JACOBS .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada
July 21, 2013
Rest well my brother for your sacrifice was nit in vain. As you take the watch in heaven we've got it from here. May God bless the family both physical and law enforcement with peace and comfort as well as the community he unselfishly served with pride, integrity, and honor.
"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
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace Officer Jacobs!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
July 21, 2013
Bless you for your service. God Speed
Thomas Speakman
Citizen
July 21, 2013
Prayers for the family during this time in their lives. Rest with the Angels Officer Jacobs. Your dedication, devotion to duty and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
July 21, 2013
My deepest sympathy is with you and your family. Rest in peace brother. God bless.
CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of DEPUTY SHERIFF
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987
July 21, 2013
RIP Officer Jacobs. Thank you for your service to LE. May God be with your Family.
Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police
July 21, 2013
I lost a brother today. I will lift up his family and friends in prayer.
Sgt. Keith Freeman
Jackson Police Department
July 21, 2013
Thank you for your service
Cpl. W. Bradbury
Washington Police Dept. NC
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace Officer Jacobs
EMT Michael Murray
American Medical Response-Jackson
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace, my brother...
Sgt. J. Sawyer A7979
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
July 21, 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."
MAY BE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, YOU ARE IN ARE PRAYS IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Lt.Troy N. Houghtaling, Sr.
Five Star Process Service and Repossession
Centralia, Washington
July 21, 2013
This is the second officer the City of Jackson has lost this year, my heart and prayers go out to Officer Jacobs family and to the JPD family for our God is heaven has a time for everything. That thin blue line just got a little thicker today, God bless you Officer Jacobs!
Deputy Greg Jones
Oktibbeha County Sheriffs Office, MS
July 21, 2013
My condolences go out to Officer Jacobs, his family and members of the Jackson Police Dept. I found this poem and it describes it best.
"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
Deputy Greg Jones
Oktibbeha County Sheriffs Office, MS
July 21, 2013
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Jacobs during this time of tragic loss.
Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept
July 21, 2013
Gods speed brother we have the watch
Daoust
July 21, 2013
God bless Officer Jacobs' family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain.
Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York
July 21, 2013
Rest in Peace
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Departmant, Maryland
July 21, 2013
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