Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless this family

corporal Jackie Robertson
lewisburg Tennesse police

August 3, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Corporal Thomas Slay as well as to the Columbus Police Department. Rest in peace Corporal Slay, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 2, 2013

Corporal Thomas Keith Slay rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Thomas will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They 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 hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, Usa Ret
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Ms. Police Department, Ms Dept. of Corr

August 2, 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

August 2, 2013

To which I add:

“God above, thank you for our men and women in blue;
Those who serve and protect us here at home,
So that we can live our lives in peace,
And offer this prayer of our praise to you.

Thank you, Father God, for all of them give some,
And some of them gave all.
For those little children,
Who can only visit their hero Moms and Dad, on a wall.

Our great nation, Father God, was blessed by you;
Our freedom, our families, and our homes, too.
But the greatest blessing you gave us, Father God,
Was our heroes dressed in blue.

They answer our calls for help, in the middle of the night;
Responding to help stop a crime or a fight.
They do the job with dedication to us all,
They stand there in blue, so brave and tall.

They don’t do this job, Father God, for the pay,
For if they did, not one would stay.
No, they do this job, because when there is a cry of the wolf at the door,
Someone needs to stand and say, “You shall hurt no one, no more”.

For the spouse at home and alone, it’s hard place to be;
When or if, their hero in blue, they will ever again see.
So we thank you, Father God, for these heroes that protect our homes;
Keep them safe at night, in our streets where they roam.

And if you must take them home to be with you,
Kiss them all for us, Father God, our heroes in blue.
And when they stand before you, come their judgment day,
We are certain of the words they will hear you say;

Welcome home, you heroes in blue.”

Ron Tomassi

Dedicated to the thousands of law enforcement officers who have given their lives here in our Homeland, and to their families who have to carry on without them.

“Above all else, honor”.

Detective Ron Tomassi
Lake Mary Police (Fl)

August 2, 2013

May God comfort your loved ones. God bless you brother and thank you for all you've done.

Eric Childress
Former WVDOC Corrections Officer

August 2, 2013

A sad terrible tragedy. Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your family both at work and at home.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

August 2, 2013

Throughout my years with the Columbus Police Department, I will always remember your kindness. You had a lot on your plate and were always busy with investigations or the aviation unit but I will fondly remember that you always had time for a friendly conversation with me. Amongst officers you were never arrogant, never harsh, never an unkind word. I appreciated your attitude and your dedication to law enforcement. You treated me with respect and seemed to never look down on anyone. I always liked that about you. Now that you are gone, I know that you are not alone because a piece of all of us goes with you. God bless you and your family. Rest well, my brother. You’ve earned it.

Sergeant Benjamin Scott
Columbus State University Police Department, Georgia

August 2, 2013

RIP, Corporal.

Anonymous
Citizen, St. Louis, Missouri

August 2, 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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department, WY

August 2, 2013

May God comfort your loved ones. God bless you brother and thank you for all you've done.

Eric Childress
Former WVDOC Corrections Officer

August 1, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

August 1, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Columbus Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

August 1, 2013

"We in this world today...shall be remembered...
We few....We Happy Few...We Band Of Brothers...
For he today...who willingly sheds his blood with me...
Shall Be....My Brother.....Lest Ye Say It Proudly...
We Are But Warriors For The Working Day." Shakespear

Rest well My Brother....our connection was due to our love to fly...the instructions I learned from you will be with me forever and a day...you hold a special place in my heart Keith and I love you Man....I will see you again. I cherish the thought of how...."you slipped the surly bonds of earth...and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...Sunward you climbed and joined the tumbling mirth..Of sun-split clouds...and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of....wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlight silence....Hovering there.....Where never lark or even eagle flew....And while with silent, lifting mind I've trod...The high untrespassed sanctity of space...you put forth your hand...and touched the face of God."

Lieutenant Mark D. Starling-(Retired)
Columbus Police Department, Columbus, Ga.

August 1, 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

August 1, 2013

"We in this world today....Shall be remembered..
We Few....We Happy Few....We Band Of Brothers....
For he today....who willingly sheds his blood with me...
Shall Be.....My Brother...Lest Ye say it proudly...
We are but warriors for the working day." Shakespear

Rest well My Brother....our connection was unique in that we both loved to fly....the instructions I learned from you will be with me for all of my days...You hold a very special place in my heart Keith and I love you man....I cherish the thought of you'..."slipping the surly bonds of earth and dancing the skies on laughter-silvered wings...Sunward you have climbed....and joined the tumbling mirth..of sun-split clouds...and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of....wheeled and soared and swung...high in the sunlight silence....hovering there...shouting the wind along...topped the windswept heights with easy grace...where never lark, or even eagle flew...And, while with silent, lifting mind you've trod...The high untrespassed sanctity of space...you put out your hand...and touched the face of God."

Lieutenant Mark D. Starling-(Retired)
Columbus Police Department, Columbus, Ga.

August 1, 2013

My God be with your family and Department in this time. Cpl. Slay watch over the rest of us.

Sergeant Graham Stacy
Albany Police Department

August 1, 2013

Rest in Peace. It was an honor knowing you and learning from you.... See you on the other side

OFC Christina Lombardo
Columbus Police Department

August 1, 2013

Thank you Corporal Slay for your faithful service. May God grant your family and agency peace & comfort.

Trooper Joe Dellwo SP 446
Minnesota State Patrol

August 1, 2013

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family of Corporal Slay...May he rest in peace and God give his family comfort and peace in their time of need.

Your a true hero and will never be forgotten!!

Gina M. Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance Trooper Tony V. Radulescu 557WSP EOW 2-23-12

August 1, 2013

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County PD

August 1, 2013

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.)

August 1, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family of Corporal Thomas K. Slay, as well as to the entire Columbus Police Department.

Corporal Slay was a hero as evident by his actions as well as the actions of his partner as they both attempted to assist another brother officer who was in need of assistance. May Corporal Thomas Keith Slay soul R.I.P.

God be with his family and provide them with his peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Ret-2011)
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers. I am sadden by the loss of another officer. I pray a speedy recovery for his partner. God bless the family and co- workers grant peace in the time of sorrows.

Chaplain
Shelby County Sheriff's Office Alabama

August 1, 2013

He was always so nice to me. I remember an interesting call with him on Plateau Dr. and I'll never, ever forget the way he said he was doing God's work.

Last time I saw him he was wearing that black flight suit and I wish it hadn't been so long ago now, even though it really wasn't. That's how I want to remember him. In that black flight suit looking like he was worth a million dollars.

Former CPD

August 1, 2013