Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both his family and his law enforcement family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

December 6, 2013

You were a man's man in the making. A true patriot and hero to so many. God needs a few like you and so he chose you brother. May God send his angels down to comfort your family and friends. Thank You for your service.

Police Specialist Michael A. Tackema
City of Fayetteville,NC

December 6, 2013

Rest In Peace Deputy Antwine. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Florence County Sheriff's Office.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

December 6, 2013

Prayers and deepest condolences to Dep. Antwine's family, department and friends. May God hold each and everyone in comfort, peace, strength and courage.

Chaplain Jerry Steele

December 6, 2013

Its a honor to serve in the county of Florence SC, working along side with the deputys of the Florence County Sheriff's Office. As a fellow LEO in Florence County, thank you for all the hard work you showed in the community. You will be missed brother.

PTL. Evan Davis
Coward Police Dept.

December 6, 2013

Every policeman whether male or female has a brother in the world. I would like to thank each and every that we make the world a little safer. And the colleagues who gave their lives for it will always exist in our deeds on. Thanks to all of you!!

Polizeiobermeister Tibor Wellnitz
BPOLI B-HBF

December 6, 2013

Our heart goes out to his family and friends. Saying a prayer. You will be missed.

SFC Christopher Goss(Military Police)
US ARMY

December 5, 2013

Rest in Peace Sir....................

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth PD, Texas

December 5, 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

December 5, 2013

May your family find strength in the fact they were I loved by a true hero. Your community has lost a rare man, full od courage, strength & love for his fellow man

Mother of a Sargeant
Colorado Dorings Police Department

December 4, 2013

God bless you your family and your brothers and sisters. We have it from here.

Deputy J. Mulkey
Ada County Sheriff's office (Idaho)

December 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your FAMILY and your LEO FAMILY. Rest in Peace Brother, we will take the watch.

Captain Rob Gant
Seward County Sheriff's Office

December 4, 2013

The 52nd Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Deputy Joseph C. Antwine.

During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort.
Being ever mindful of the pride he embraced when wearing his uniform.

RIP, Deputy Antwine

Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Alicia S. McKinney & the Cadets of Basic Detention Officer Training Academy 52. Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham, NC

Lieutenant Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

December 4, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Antwine!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

December 4, 2013

R.I.P. Deputy Antwine, we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Florence County Sheriff's Office in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in his loving care my brother as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who have Fallen "

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard,Tampa, Fla.

December 4, 2013

God bless you, your family and your police family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Pfc. T. Whitmire
Myrtle beach police department

December 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Antwine's family and friends. It was truly an honor to serve beside him at the academy. Rest in Peace Brother.

PPO Hakam Salahuddin
Charleston Police Department

December 3, 2013

See you in Heaven my brother in blue! Prayers to his family and the department.

Sgt, Tina Vaught
Horry County Police Department

December 3, 2013

Rest in Peace. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Antwine's family and the Florence Sheriff's Office.

Pfc. Burt Marlow | Corrections Officer
Horry County Sheriff's Office : J. Reuben Long Detention Center

December 3, 2013

Rest In Peace Sir!!! My deepest condolences go out to Deputy Antwine's family and friends, as well as the entire Florence County Sheriff's Office. Another hero torn from the Thin Blue Line much too early...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Regional Traffic Bureau

December 3, 2013

God's peace and speed Deputy Antwine. Thank you for your brave, dedicted service. RIP brother.

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

December 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Antwine's loved ones and everyone at the Florence County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

December 3, 2013

Rest in peace, brother.

Delta 07

Detective
Albany (OR) Police

December 3, 2013

Deputy Antwine, thank you for your service. May God give understanding and comfort to the faily this hero leaves behind. Rest well brother.

Deputy
Tennessee

December 3, 2013

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Joseph C. Antwine and the extended law enforcement family of the Florence County, South Carolina Sheriff's Office. Rest in Peace brother 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

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 3, 2013