Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

April 16, 2017

When I start my tour of duty god, wherever crime may be, as I walk the darkened streets alone, let me be close to thee. Please give me understanding with both the young and old. Let me listen with attention until there story's told. Let me never make a judgment in rush or callous way. But let me hold my patience, let each man have say. Lord if some dark and dreary night i must give my life, lord with your everlasting love portect those special in my life.

James Hallgrimson Armed Security officer

April 15, 2017

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 Department

April 14, 2017

RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (Ret)
No.Bergen NJ PD

April 14, 2017

Rip Brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

April 14, 2017

RIP brother. In His Hands and my Prayers.

Inv Frank Vickery (Retired)
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
SA CID US Army

April 14, 2017

RIP

Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC

April 13, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

April 13, 2017

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

April 13, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Pettway. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Lowndes County Sheriff's Office.

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

April 13, 2017

RIP Brother

Disabled Police Officer John and Kelly
Disability Retirement

April 13, 2017

May God keep you in peace forever my bother and Family. we were very good friends while we were kids.... and I can still see your big jolly SMILE. you are missed.

private citizen
He is the cousin to my son, officer Alex Pettway...Alabama.

April 12, 2017

R.I.P. BROTHER Pettway!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

April 12, 2017

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

April 12, 2017

Prayers to the brothers and sisters in Valdosta Georgia. May God be with you through this troubling time. To the family, may the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and bless you abundantly. RIP brother.

Detective Charles Ross
Baker County Sheriff's Office Florida

April 12, 2017

May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall. And this one was a terrible loss. A man who without care for his own safety did such a noble thing. I hope his family will find some type of peace during this time of mourning. God will not let them down. Keep Faith and know he is in a better place.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

April 12, 2017

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD. NY

April 12, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

April 12, 2017

Final Salute Deputy Pettway, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

April 12, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of YHWH". Mattityahu 5:9

Rest In Peace, my brother. Thank you for your service. May GOD comfort your family and friends.

Retired Chief Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

April 12, 2017

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

April 12, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

April 12, 2017

My deepest condolences to the entire Pettway family, and to his brothers and sisters of the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office as well as to the children and staff of the school he served as a SRO. God bless the children.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

April 12, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Levi Pettway. Losing a loved one is always difficult. 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 you will see your loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth. Once again, my condolences.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

April 12, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Retired TFC Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

April 11, 2017