Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace!

Lt. John Fortune (Retired)
Panama City Police Department, FL

July 10, 2014

My amazing fallen hero,
I am so proud of you in so many ways. Although I need you here more than ever, I am sure that you are with the other fallen heroes in heaven, watching over me. I cannot believe that it has been over a week since I lost you. We made so many amazing memories that will last us a lifetime. I cannot wait to see you again. You were so much more than just a police officer, although that was always your true passion. You are truly my best friend and I miss you more than words can describe. I know that I will see you again soon, but until then I'm thankful to have such a strong person as my guardian angel. I love you, forever and always.

Samantha Hawkins
Fiancee

July 8, 2014

Our entire Unit sends our support to the Family, Community, and to the TCSO. Your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP my friend and brother.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS Special Ops, Chicago

July 8, 2014

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten......

Det. Sgt. Edward Carlile
Northfield Village (OH) PD

July 8, 2014

During times like this there are no words to express how I am feeling. Thank you Officer Westerfield. Thank you for putting on the uniform everyday to protect us. Thank you for putting your life on the line each day. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice as so many have before you. I grew up with a police officer as a father and can only imagine what the family (both blood and blue) are going through right now. Our prayers are with the entire family.

Carrie

July 8, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 8, 2014

I am sorry to hear of this terrible, tragic loss. May God bring peace to your family and friends.

Citizen

July 8, 2014

We, too have been sufferred this tragic loss...Please, accept our most heartfelt sympathy's at this time, reach out to the COPS program, fellow officer's, and to our God.

Hero's Live Forever in our Hearts....

Remembering fellow Sheriff
Sarah I. Jones, EOW 10/19/01
Monroe Co. IN

Connie Jones

July 7, 2014

Rest in eternal peace, Deputy Sheriff Calvin, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

July 7, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Calvin. Prayer to all involved and know we'll take the watch from here. Fly high in the Heaven above and know you sacrifice will never be forgotten.

God Bless and God Speed!

Deputy Steve Love. 41-40
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Indiana

July 7, 2014

RIP brother Jacob.

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

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

July 7, 2014

Having been where Jacob's family is now, I want to say how sorry I am. Sorry that you all belong to the larger family of those who have lost their officer to a line of duty death. It seems as if there is no one in the world who truly understands.....but those of us who have walked in your path are there for you. May God hold you in the palm of His hand until you see Jacob in heaven again.

Sister of Eryk Heck
EOW 8-15-97

Michelle James

July 6, 2014

RIP brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

July 6, 2014

Thank you Deputy Sheriff Calvin for your dedicated service to country and community. Gone too soon. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and colleagues.

Mother of fallen Officer Craig Birkholz,

July 6, 2014

I think I left a Reflection with another Deputies's , but I feel like I need to leave one here ...
So, Jacob , thank you for Protecting & Serving your Family,
Friends, Brothers-N-Arms, Community, & Country...
A Hero's Solute we do give you ...
May the God of Comfort & Peace come to your sides & hold
your hands & hearts , all that Knew & Loved Jacob ...
Gone from our arms ... Forever in our hearts ...
Great Job, Son of Valor/Honor ... R.I.P.

Ms. Karen Morgan, Psy.& L.E. Grad.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Lake Traverse,SD

July 6, 2014

For all you've done for your nation and your county, you are truly a hero. You gave so much in so many ways. Your sacrifice is tragic and makes one wonder just what kind of career you might have had.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

July 6, 2014

You,sir, were a hero in you military service & your community service. May your family, your friends & the Department always remember they were loved by a true American hero.

Mother of a Sgt
Colorado Springs PF

July 6, 2014

RIP BROTHER

Deputy Michael Baxter
Williamson County Sheriffs Office

July 6, 2014

RIP Brother. GOD bless you and your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

July 6, 2014

RIP Brother, my prayers for you, your family and your agency, job well done, HEROES NEVER DIE...

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

July 6, 2014

I am so sorry to hear again of the death of an Honorable Man. Officer Calvin will not be forgotten. He gave his life trying to help another and that is noble.

My empathies are with his fiancé, the family and friends who got to know and love him.

Rest in Peace son

Stacey Thalmann
Loving Mother of Officer Alexander Edward Thalmann
New Bern Police Department, NC EOW 03/31/2014

July 5, 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
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 4, 2014

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE OFFICER CALVIN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU WON,T BE FORGOTTEN.

DET. JAN TAYLOR (RET)
DALLAS TX PD

July 4, 2014

Thank you for your service. God bless you. Rest in peace, brother.

Officer Alex VanSchoyck
Oblong Police Department

July 4, 2014

I wish to extend my condolences to the family. Although I did not know your loved one, I wish to thank you, as his family, for the sacrifices you have made through his military service and now through his very sad death.
My prayers are with you.

Doreen - Indiana
A grateful citizen of the USA

July 4, 2014