Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Police Officer Justin Scherlen, friends,
Police Chief Ed Drain and Amarillo Police Department.
You are lifted up in thoughts and prayer. May God comfort, give you peace and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Hospital Police Department, NC

August 12, 2016

RIP Brother. May God bless your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

August 12, 2016

With saddened hearts. Officer Justin Scherlen has gone
10-42...... Thank you for your services. You will be missed but not forgotten.

James Hallgrimson Blue Steel Security Officer

August 11, 2016

Thank you officer for your service and for making a difference in your community.
May the Lord comfort and be with your family this day.
Rest in Peace.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

August 11, 2016

"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 Wyoming Police Department

August 11, 2016

Thank you for your service , God bless the family and co-workers ,prayers to all his loved ones a m.

Correctional officer co -4 Joely Greer
T.D.C.J.

August 11, 2016

You fought a great fight. God has brought you home - Rest easy now. Our prayers are with the family and APD. God bless

Diane Upchurch
Special Agent-in-Charge
FBI Little Rock

August 11, 2016

A Prayer for Police Officer Justin Scherlen:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Justin Scherlen, of the Amarillo, Texas Police Department, was taken from us some 11 months after being involved in a horrific, head-on cruiser accident in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Justin Scherlen, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

August 11, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

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

August 11, 2016

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 10, 2016

Officer Scherlen, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

August 10, 2016

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Scherlen. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Amarillo Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

August 10, 2016

We send out our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, co-workers and all who knew and loved Officer Scherlen who served so faithfully. May God's Grace be the strength and support and healing that is needed for you at this time and into the future.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Justin Scherlen.

Sincere condolences to family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

August 10, 2016

Rest in Peace, Police Officer Justin Scherlen. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

August 10, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

August 10, 2016

To the Family of Police Officer Justin Scherlen

I am sorry to hear of your lost. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when the earth is restored to paradise conditions and our loved ones are returned to us. Once again, my condolences to the family.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

August 10, 2016

Rip Officer Scherlen. Thank you for your service. May God be with and comfort your loved ones.

Diane and Bill McCleskey
Citizens you protected

August 10, 2016

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Justin Scherlen, and the extended law enforcement family of the Amarillo, Texas Police Department.

End of Watch: Thursday, August 4, 2016

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

August 10, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Scherlen. May the good Lord bring comfort to your family.

Officer Mike Klarman
Middlesex Hospital

August 10, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, Texas

August 9, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

August 9, 2016

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue.

A/ Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

August 9, 2016

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.

August 9, 2016

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Departmen

August 9, 2016