Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed Officer Foster.
With respect and prayers.
Dear Almighty God.

Civilian Volunteer
Los Angeles Police Department

January 1, 2015

Words cannot even begin to express how much you will be missed. I never thought that this would happen to somone that hard working, smart and safe. No one will ever be able to take your place. We are all hurting and feel like we cant carry on, but we continue to go 10-8 everyday in honor of you. We all love you and miss you so much brother.

Ofc. LeBlanc
Denham Springs Police Dept

January 1, 2015

Police Officer James Foster rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his ellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved one,
and pray for you during the days to come. James be in
the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at attention
in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement.
All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others,they welcome you to this hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.



Your Brother in Law enforcement

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

Dr. stan phillips Usa Ret, Ms, Bs
Walnut Grove Ms Police, Lt. retired

January 1, 2015

May God bless your family. Rest easy now my brother, we have the watch from here.

Detective C Clouchete
Osceola County Sheriff's Office

January 1, 2015

R.I.P. Officer Foster Jr. My prayers are with you and your family.

Julie Boyle Correction Officer[Retired]
N.Y.C. Dep't of Corrections

January 1, 2015

To the family of Police Officer James Foster, friends, Chief of Police Scott Jones and the Denham Springs Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Police Department Goldsboro, NC

January 1, 2015

May peace be with you and your family.

Ken Handley
Father of Son in Blue

January 1, 2015

Rest in Peace Officer Foster. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Foster Family and the Denham Springs Police Depatment. R.I.P Motorman!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

January 1, 2015

Thank You Brother for sacrifice in doing the job that no other people would consider. May your travels be safe while motoring that bike to the Gates.

Thomas Carter, Sergeant
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

January 1, 2015

Thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

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

January 1, 2015

We will never forget you brother. Thank you.

Sergeant Timothy Long
Long Beach Police Department CA.

January 1, 2015

Too many fallen heroes in the last few days. Officer Foster your tour of duty is over. You are with God and all the fallen brothers and sisters who went before you and your fellow officers here. Doing a job that we all love. Thank you Rotherham Foster for your dedication. Please pray for Officer Foster family, loved ones, friends, fellow officers, and Officer Foster's community. Welcome him home Lord with open arms. EDWARD 12/30/2014

MSgt LW Harney
USAF Police/Postal Service

December 31, 2014

Dear Officer,

I want you to know that I see you. I see you choose the booth in the restaurant that allows you to have your back against the wall. I see you walking to your next traffic stop while you hope that it isn’t your last. I see you pulled over, two hours past your shift, as you finish your reports under a street light. I see you as you direct traffic in the scorching heat, the gusting snow, and the downpour of rain. I see you being filmed every time you try to do your job. I see you as you watch mainstream media crucify your character while minimizing your cause. I see that you are tired. I see that you are frustrated and misunderstood. I see that you are hurting as the world watches you bury your brothers and sisters that died because they were guilty of one thing; wearing a uniform with a badge. I see you. I see that you are flesh and bones just like me. I see that you are a human being who has a heart that beats for your calling to serve and protect. I see your cause and I want you to know that I appreciate it.

I hear you. I hear the sound of the garage door open after a long night of consistent tragedy. I hear the sounds of your heavy footsteps and I can instantly tell what kind of day it has been for you. I hear the sound of your duty belt hit the kitchen table as you relieve your back from the 30 extra pounds you’ve been carrying all day. I recognize the sound of Velcro as you unstrap your body armor and your work boots. I hear the sound of the refrigerator open as you rummage for leftovers. You’re starving because you often go without breaks and without meals for an entire shift. I hear the sound of your little boy’s bedroom door open as you enter his room. I hear the sound of you kissing his cheek and whispering that you love him. I hear the sound of your heartbeat as you choose to not share your day because you know that it will only scare me. And even though you do not speak, I still hear you. I still know that something happened on your shift that has broken your heart.

I feel you. I feel the difference in the way you hug me before you leave to go to the grocery store and the way you hug me before you leave for one more night on your beat. I feel the grip of your hand as they wheel you back to surgery to fix an injury you have sustained on the job. I feel the wetness of your tears as you try to make sense of the tiny life that was taken by the hands of her parents. I feel the sigh of relief when you see your little boy running towards you after you’ve experienced too much darkness in the world. I feel the sinking of your morale as you watch a very vocal minority flood social media with their misplaced passion for their idea of justice. I feel the way you look at me as you read that one more of your brothers or sisters have fallen victim to a hate crime. We both know that it could be our family at any given moment.

I need you. We need you. America needs you. I know that the world isn’t making it any easier for you to wake up with the same passion you had when you first started. I know the world is making it extremely difficult for you to feel like anyone is on your side. I know the world is making you feel like the only allies you have can only be found in each other. I know that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to put your life on the line for a world that has seemingly turned their backs on you. But, I also know that won’t stop you. What the world seems to forget is that you don’t suit up every day for their approval. You don’t put your life on the line so people will sing your praises from the mountain tops. God knows you don’t do it for the money. You do it because it’s your calling. You do it for the generations to come. You do it for the safety of those who do not have the means to protect themselves. You do it because you believe that you can help goodness persevere in the face of evil. You’ve chosen to be a warrior and warriors don’t hang up their hats because of the opinion of someone else.

I wish I knew how to fix it. The only thing I know how to do is support you. I’m aware that there isn’t a magic solution that will make the world see you for who you are; the amazing men and women in blue. I just want you to know that I see you. I need you to know that you are appreciated by a vast majority who is in your corner. I need you to know that you aren’t alone. I need you to feel the presence of those who love and support you. We are rallied behind you and ready to defend your character at any given moment. You are honorable. You are courageous. You are worthy of a nation’s support.

We see you. We need you. We love you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for getting up again today to protect my family. You are undeniably my heroes. I love you all.

Fellow Officer
Beaumont, Texas Police Department

December 31, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers to the dear family and friends of Officer James Foster Jr. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. RIP motorman, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

December 31, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 31, 2014

Rest in Peace brother. Prayers for your family and fellow officers.

Sergeant Keith Wenzel Retired
Dallas Police Department/Calibre Press

December 31, 2014

Sincerest regards.
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
State of MN Dept.of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

December 31, 2014

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

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

December 31, 2014

Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue.

Police Officer II D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

December 31, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the family for your tragic loss. You are in our prayers.

Chaplain Gaylen Bullion
Crusaders Outreach Ministries

December 31, 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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

December 31, 2014

Officer James E. Foster, Jr., may you rest in peace, your earthly duties have been fulfilled. Thank you for your service and sacrifice... rest easy brother...

Deputy Don Hamilton (ret)
Kent County Sheriff's Office

December 31, 2014

thank you for your service James, RIP.

master deputy
orange county so, orlando

December 31, 2014

My prayers goes out to the family, and my fellow brothers and sisters who work hard to keep there fellow man safe.

Lt. Brian Lawrence
Hamlin Police Department

December 31, 2014

Thank you for your selfless service, sir. You are a hero who risked his life every day to protect your community, and heroes are never forgotten. Rest in Peace, Officer Foster. May you find peace in Heaven with all your fallen brothers and sisters in blue.

Taylor Ramerth
Citizen of Chandler, Arizona, and supporter of law enforcement

December 31, 2014