Burleson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, December 19, 2013
Reflections for Sergeant Investigator Fredrich Adam Sowders
RIP Sergeant. Thank you for your dedicated service to protecting the public.
Commissioner
Laurel Lake Fire Rescue
December 23, 2013
Rest in peace brother. You and your family are in our prayers. I hate that anyone has to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Texas Peace Officer
December 23, 2013
Thank you for your service Sergeant Sowders. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace...
Chief Joseph A. Edwards
Columbia Police Department, IL
December 23, 2013
We never know when or how we will leave this life, but for someone to snatch you from all who know and love you most is sickening. So long as they keep you alive in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from them.
God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
December 23, 2013
Wishing you peace and comfort today and in the difficult days to come. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
December 23, 2013
Rest in peace now brother. My deepest condolences to your fellow deputies and family. May the perpetrator receive swift and harsh justice deservedly.
Patrol Sergeant
Metropolitan Nashville Police Dept.
December 23, 2013
Thank you for your time of service. I salute you and your family.
Randalyn Benson
Survivor Daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer
December 22, 2013
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
December 22, 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 1-9-2005
December 22, 2013
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant Sowders during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department
December 21, 2013
Rest in peace brother. Godspeed
PO Olasokan
NYS University Police
December 21, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Burleson County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.
Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police
December 21, 2013
To the family, friends and co-workers of Sgt. Investigator Adam Sowders-I am sorry for your loss. Your loved one served bravely in a very dangerous occupation. He will be forever honored in our profession.
Sgt Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department
December 21, 2013
May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten and you, Sergeant Investigator Sowders, are a true hero. R.I.P. BROTHER
Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police, Australia
December 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. R.I.P Sir!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic Unit
December 21, 2013
Rest in peace officer Sowders. May God bring comfort and peace to your family, friends, and fellow officers and may you rest in peace.
Jan Taylor, Det, Retired
Dallas P. D.
December 21, 2013
God Bless you. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.
Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
December 21, 2013
Rest in Peace brother, God bless your family.
Chief M Rasmussen
Gilbert WV
December 21, 2013
RIP Blue Brother
Stephen Bruet, PPO II
NC Department of Safety
December 21, 2013
May the family, friends and colleagues find comfort during this tragic time of loss.
Special Agent Darin L. Paul
F.B.I.
December 21, 2013
Our prayers & condolences go to family & friends of Inv. Sowders. R.I.P brother.
Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard
December 21, 2013
Rest in peace Brother Adam.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD
December 21, 2013
Rest In Peace -SGT INVEST Adam Sowders, thank you for your service may God be with your family....
Lieutenant Cedric A Smith
Mississippi Dept of Corrections
December 21, 2013
"The Thin Blue Line"
There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon
There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day
There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time
There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night
There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate
There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend
They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many
And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect
There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line
This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line
Kimberly A. Erb
Sgt. Craig Gripentrog
Williamson Co SO
December 21, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God hold your family and friends in His comforting arms.
Andy Kirkland
Wharton County 100 Club
December 21, 2013
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