Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God be with Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell's entire family, friends and fellow LEO in their time of sorrow. Deputy Howell: R.I. (Heavenly) P.

Sandra Anderson
Civilian LEO/firefighter supporter

August 20, 2015

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

August 20, 2015

Rest in peace Deputy. Well done brother. We pray that Jesus is with your family and that you are with Jesus.

Chief Mike McDonald
Opp, Alabama Police Department

August 20, 2015

Rest with God Deputy Howell. Your devotion, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. May your children know you died a hero. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

August 19, 2015

Rest in peace Brother. We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

August 19, 2015

Thoughts and prayers up for the family of this fallen Deputy... Semper FI! (Always Faithful) my fellow United States Marine Corps Veteran... May you R.I.P.

Sgt. Richard G. Kelly Sr.
City of Milwaukee, WI. Police Department

August 19, 2015

God bless you brother, You will never be forgotten.

Patrol Officer Joel Diaz
Beavercreek Police Department-Ohio

August 19, 2015

My prayers are with Deputy Howell's family and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Master Deputy Chris Taylor
Johnson County Sheriffs Office KS

August 19, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers for the family of Deputy Howell and the Carson City Sheriff's Department.

Officer Robert Perry
U of M Dearborn Police Dept.

August 19, 2015

RIP brother, may God comfort your Family, Friends, and Brothers and Sisters in blue. Thank you for your service not only in Law Enforcement but also in serving our country. Go rest with God and we'll take it from here. Much love from your Brothers and Sisters here in Texas

Sr. Deputy Tracy Jones
Travis County Sheriff's Office

August 19, 2015

Lost but not forgotten...rest in peace brother

Sergeant Dexter Howard
Ohio State Highway Patrol

August 19, 2015

"Blue Spirited Watch"

Even though the many Law Enforcement Officers from all of our Neighboring Countries around this world have Fallen and Ended their Watch.

Their Devoted Spirits have Risen and are now carrying on their destinies up above in Heaven while awaiting to be rejoined in the distant future by the ones they love.

Richard "Jafa" Oddy ©

Associate Richard Oddy
Internationak Police Association US Division

August 19, 2015

See you on the other side.

Sgt B.J. Horn
Tecumseh PD

August 19, 2015

"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 Ched Miner
Powell PD

August 18, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and coworkers and may god be with all of you in your time of need. The city of Carson and the state of Nevada lost a true hero. May you walk a beat on heavens streets. Rest in peace brother.

Officer J. Lockhart
Reno Sparks Indian Colony PD

August 18, 2015

Rest in peace Deputy Howell. My condolences to your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service to our country and your community. Semper Fi!

Deputy Dave Kosnosky
Snohomish County Sheriffs Office, WA

August 18, 2015

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
1968
USMC 1968-1971
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 BMI- All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 18, 2015

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

August 18, 2015

Rest is peace brother, your watch has ended.

Commander Len Jorgensen Oak Park IL Po
Oak Park Illinois Police Dept

August 18, 2015

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

August 18, 2015

Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue you area hero

Police Officer Timothy Dillon
NYPD

August 18, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you

Jacquie Rebel survivor

August 18, 2015

Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell:


My Brother in BLUE, It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that I recognize and thank you for your service, loyalty, dedication, courage, and ultimate sacrifice in the line-of-duty for the citizens of the City of Carson, Nevada, and the Carson City Sheriff's Office. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" Matthew 5:9. "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13. During this time of mourning, let us not dwell on the horrible circumstances surrounding your murder, rather let us celebrate the good you passed along to many during your lifetime; your family, friends, colleagues, and the citizens of the community you served so well! Death is not the end! "Truly, I [Jesus] say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" Luke 23:43. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away" Revelation 21:4. Rest in peace now Carl, we will take it from here! May the Lord bless you always.

Police Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Merrimack NH Police Department

August 18, 2015

God Bless Brother

Officer Frank Chapman
JBM-HH Police Department

August 18, 2015

My faithful servant.
You were called upon to serve others.
You were asked to see, what no man should ever have to see.
To go through, what no man should ever have to go through.
But you did so with pride, honor, and integrity.

My faithful servant.
You were called upon to defend those, who could not defend themselves.
To provide justice to those, who did not respect it.
To lay down your life, if the time called for it.
Again, you did not question what was asked of you.
You did it with love, compassion, and loyalty.

My faithful servant.
In times of adversity, you prayed for strength.
In times of triumph, you praised your Lord.
You served your Country, State, and city proud.
Your service will forever be remembered by the many lives you’ve touched.

My faithful servant.
When your service on this earth is finally complete.
I will welcome you home with open arms.
I will embrace you and proclaim,
“Well done thou good and faithful servant.”

RIP my brother, the Lord has taken you home.

Sergeant Barton
Garden City PD

August 18, 2015