Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Percy Lee House,III. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Greensville County, Virginia will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

February 2, 2014

Heroes are never forgotten! We will take it from here brother.

Special Agent J. Dixon
DEA Miami

February 2, 2014

It seems we lose a brother or sister nearly every day, yet these brothers and sisters put on their vests, their uniforms, and their gun belts and go out and do the job. When we lose a brother or sister it is one of the hardest things we must face but face it we must. We love all our brothers and sisters in uniform. We pray for the grace of God on the House family and his agency. You will not be forgotten....

Deputy Melvin Ray
Klamath County Sheriffs Office, Oregon

February 1, 2014

May GOD Bless Your Family, Your Friends, and Your Department. You are a True American HERO!

First Sergeant
Virginia State Police

February 1, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the familiy and friends of Deputy Sheriff Percy Lee House III as well as to the Greensville County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy House, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

February 1, 2014

My hear breaks for Deputy House, his family, brothers and sisters in blue, and the entire Greensville County community. He was a true hero and will never be forgotten. And to the family, please lean on your LE family, as they will be your strength from here on out. I lost my 29 year old son and love of my life, Officer Casey Kohlmeier & his K-9 Draco, in the line of duty when a drunk driver killed them 3 months ago, on October 30, 2013, in Pontiac, IL, and I could not make it without their continued love and support to my family. Every day is a new challenge, and I will be honest with you, it still feels like yesterday. Everyone says the pain will be easier to bear in the days and years ahead, so I do have hope. The LE community and COPS organization have been godsends to us. I will pray for you all to get through this with us and God gives us the strength for each new day. God bless you all.

Keri Jo Schmidt
Mother of Officer Casey Kohlmeier & K-9 Draco
Pontiac, IL PD
EOW 10/30/13

February 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Greensville County Sheriff's Department and the family of Deputy Percy House at this time. Now is the time to mourn the loss of a fallen officer that has died in the line of duty. He was a great man and he will missed by all who knew him and the job he did.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

February 1, 2014

Our prayers are with Deputy Houses' Family at this time of loss. May GOD help you through this difficult time and comfort and support you. Remember all the good times you have shared and know that you will be reunited someday in Heaven

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton AR. Police Dept.

February 1, 2014

Rest with God Deputy House. Your ultimate sacrifice as well as your devotion, dedication, and years of service will never be forgotten.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

February 1, 2014

We all pray for our fellow officer(brother) and his family left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may god bless you, rest in peace.

Officer Wendy Green
Bogalusa Police Department

February 1, 2014

Though I never met you, because your wore a badge you are my brother. May your public sacrifice always be remembered. I pray the personal family as well as the work family and friends feel the comfort of The Lord's arms
wrapped around you as you move through the next few days and months and tried to come to grips with the loss of your loved one.


Police Officer’s
23rd Psalm

The lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He walks me through the streets of crime,
But he gives me courage and peace of mind.
He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And he says in roman’s I’m a “minister of god”,
He leads me in righteousness as he restores my sole,
For his name’s sake he keeps me whole.
When I walk through death’s valley,
Right up to the door,
I will fear no evil,
For he comforts me more;
For thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.
He prepares a table,
Especially for me,
As I work daily among life’s enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And he anoints my position in the midst of it all.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear him say ‘well done…”
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

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Sarah A. Murphy
North Carolina State Highway Patrol Telecommunicator

February 1, 2014

May God bless the family in your loss of your loved one.

Investigator Tommy York
Last agency: District Attorney's Office

February 1, 2014

Rest in Peace Our Brother...

Trooper J M Koch (Retired)
Washington State Patrol

February 1, 2014

Rest in Peace my brother. May GOD wrap his arms around his family and co workers.

Captain Jerry Hutcheson
Jones County Sheriff's Department , Mississippi

February 1, 2014

Sincerest regards.
Rest in peace brother.

Corrections Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF

February 1, 2014

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

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

February 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Deputy House. Thank you for serving your community. Rest in Peace

Chaplain Robert Duvall, (RET) LEO
Winters Police Dept. CA

February 1, 2014

A giant in size and in heart.

You will always be remembered and loved. From your brothers of the Crater Criminal Justice Academy 25th Basic (1985).

Until we see you again, hand tight Big Daddy.

Captain John Croft
Virginia Marine Police

February 1, 2014

So sorry to hear this RIP Deputy...

Paramedic/ Reserve Deputy
Van Buren County Sheriff

February 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the House family and the members of Greensville County Sheriff's Department as well Emporia Police Department. Deputy House had been a member of Emporia Police Department prior to joining the sheriff's department. He worked with my husband when he first came to Emporia 24 years ago. Lee was truly a wonderful officer/deputy, friend and man. He will be missed greatly in the Emporia/Greensville community.

Shelby P Wyatt
Wife of Emporia Police Chief Don Wyatt

February 1, 2014

Our Thoughts are with his family, friends and co-workers on the force. May he rest in peace

GReggory Fernald
Camel Towing Gillette,WY

February 1, 2014

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 1, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff House. 10-42. God bless his family and fellow Deputies.

Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Dept., NY

February 1, 2014

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 1, 2014

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 1, 2014