Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Officer Pine. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others out of harms way. Praying for his wife and children. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

February 23, 2014

Deputy Pine, I want to thank you for protecting the citizen's of orange county you did your part and your legacy will live on. Gof bless your family and may you rest in peace. Thank You.

Security Officer F. Quintero
Florida Hospital Security

February 23, 2014

Deputy Pine,

Rest well in the arms of the Lord.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

February 22, 2014

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Deputy Pine. Rest in peace brother. Your service and sacarfice will not be forgotten.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

February 22, 2014

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

February 21, 2014

Rest in peace brother, thoughts and prayers for the family.

Patrolman Vergantino
Middle Township Police Department, NJ

February 21, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother

Sgt. Norris
Waynesboro Police Department

February 20, 2014

Pine, I truly enjoyed the several months we worked together. When you started, you asked so many questions and wanted to be perfect. I never let you know that you did become perfect. You were a leader, mentor and a prime example of what an Orange County Deputy Sheriff should be. You will be in my heart forever.

Godspeed

Detective John B. Veatch
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl

February 19, 2014

RIP Brother Jonathan.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

February 19, 2014

"To live in the hearts we leave behind,
is never to have died."
(Thomas Campbell, circa 1888)

Master Deputy Jerome Cuthbert
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl.

February 18, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Pine. Thank You for your Honorable Law Enforcement Service. In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve. Condolences to the Pine family, you're in our prayers.

Sgt Michael Swikata - Retired
NYC Transit Police District 12

February 18, 2014

Deputy Pine you gave the greatest sacrifice of all and although I never knew you, you will never be forgotten. Your brothers will continue to keep watch as you watch over us. May god comfort your family and may they find strength in this time of mourning.

Ofc. Daniel Andrade

February 17, 2014

May the Grace of God provide comfort, and peace to the family and friends of Deputy Pine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Matt 5:4 reads: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Thank you for your service. R.I.P.

Sgt. Howard Giddings

February 17, 2014

Your shift is over now brother, we will take it from here! Heroes never die!

Special Agent J. Dixon
DEA Miami

February 17, 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, C

February 17, 2014

Thank you so very much for your service not only to the people of Orange County and the state of Florida but to the entire country. Deputy Pine, you lived as a hero and will forever be remembered as one.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

February 17, 2014

The Board of Directors of the Pine Hills Community Council expresses its condolences and sympathy to the family of Deputy Pine in this time of mourning. Your loss is also a loss to the community that he served so selflessly. We appreciate his dedicated service to our community and will keep his memory in our hearts.

Bertina Busch
Pine Hills Community Council, Inc.

February 17, 2014

We hope knowing that you all are thought of in a kind and loving way will help ease your sorrow and bring peace. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director Govt Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 17, 2014

God Bless you wife and children during this difficult time and take care of your Brothers in Blue.

Angela L

February 17, 2014

From car breaks to murder. It seems this individual should be removed from society forever and a day.

It's infuriating that he removed Deputy Pine from society.

Deputy, God Bless and may you forever, REST IN PEACE, Brother.

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

February 17, 2014

Bridget and family,
It has been a horrible week but an honor for me as Scott's Major in UPD to be with you and the family as you walk this terrible journey of honor. As a Central Florida COPS member I am committed to serving you and the entire Pine family as we move forward. Although I had never met you before this ordeal your FAITH sets the example for all of us and Scott's FAITH and ACTIONS serve as an example for all of us to live our lives. Our hearts are broken in UPD and the entire OCSO. Words can not express our sorrow for a great deputy but more importantly for a GREAT HUSBAND AND FATHER. Watch over us Scott and know we will take care of your family.

To all who read this: WALK the WALK not just say you are a Christian - demonstrate it as Scott did by serving others.

Major Patty Wells
OCSO - Uniform Patrol Commander

February 17, 2014

I was so moved listening to your squad mates comments and family letters during the service. I never had the opportunity to meet you, but I want you and your family to know that I left the service a different person. I will strive to be a better father, husband and police officer all because of your life testimony. The love you showed on a daily basis to your family is an inspiration. Rest in peace brother and may God bless your family now and forever.

Officer W. White
Leesburg Police Department

February 17, 2014

My heart hurts for Deputy Pine's wife and children, family and co-workers. They will be in my prayers. Thank you for your service Deputy Pine.

Cristal-Dispatcher
Seminole County Sheriffs Office

February 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

February 17, 2014

Godspeed!

Detective Joe L. Gilliland
Stanford, KY Police Department

February 17, 2014