Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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 PD, WY

March 23, 2014

A hero to the end. May the peace of Christ surround the family, friends and the Department of this hero. Brave men wear badges and face the devil every day, Officer Morrissy will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

Mother of a Sgt
Colorado Springs PD

March 23, 2014

Rest with the Angels Officer Morrissy. Your dedication, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

March 23, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer James Morrissy as well as to the Oak Forest Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Morrissy, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 22, 2014

Officer Morrissy,

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

March 22, 2014

Rest in peace blue brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

March 22, 2014

RIP brother, Job well done, my prayers for you and your family.

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

March 22, 2014

Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

March 22, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Police Officer Jim Morrissy. I hope you can find solance in knowing that he will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR Police Department

March 21, 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

March 21, 2014

Rest in Peace, Hero. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May God grant comfort and healing to your family, friends, and co-workers. God Bless You.

Noranne Stubbs Lenox
Arizona Department of Public Safety

March 21, 2014

thank you for your service,sir. you are already missed

jennifer phillips
widow of Sgt Ron Phillips

March 21, 2014

R.I.P. BROTHER Morrissy!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

March 21, 2014

Thank you for all your years of serviceand may you rest in peace. my prayers go out to your family

det. Malone
South Holland pd

March 21, 2014

Rest in peace Brother James.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

March 21, 2014

Deepest sympathy and prayers to family and friends. Thank you for your many years of service to law enforcement. Rest in peace.

Sgt J Walter
Richmond PD Virginia

March 21, 2014

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

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia

March 20, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPT

March 20, 2014

Rest In Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

March 20, 2014

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your 3 decades of service and devotion to duty. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Morrissey during this time of tragic loss. Guys and gals please be careful out there because we never know where the next challenge is gonna come from.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) PD

March 20, 2014

Thank you for your service Officer Morrissy. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace...

Chief Joseph A. Edwards
Columbia Police Department, IL

March 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Morrissy's family and friends during this sad time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - Wife of US Marshal

March 20, 2014

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of Officer Morrissy and our support to the members of the OFPD. Your bravery and service to this Country will always be honored. RIP brother Jim, you will be missed.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS Special OPS Chicago

March 20, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Jim Morrissy and the extended law enforcement family of the Oak Forest, Illinois Police Department. 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

March 20, 2014

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

March 20, 2014