Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

May 10, 2017

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Tennyson, friends, Sheriff Bucky Rowland and the Maury County Sheriff's Department.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you peace. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

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

May 10, 2017

Thank you for your service! 30years of great service to your community will never be forgotten. Prayers to the family

Recruit T Hammond
Kern county sheriff department recruit

May 9, 2017

RIP deputy, you will always be remembered.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

May 9, 2017

Rest in peace, Deputy Tennyson. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

May 9, 2017

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

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

May 9, 2017

RIP brother...

Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC

May 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

May 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

May 9, 2017

Rip Brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

May 9, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss.

Rebel Jacqueline
Arizona Department of Public Safety

May 8, 2017

Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Tennyson, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The 84th Municipal Recruit Class will not forget your sacrifice. We have completed the Officer Down Drill, in your honor. May you Rest in Peace sir.

84th Municipal Recruit Class of the Delaware State Police Academy

"Leadership is Earned, not Given."

Ductus Exemplo

May 8, 2017

RIP Brothet

Deputy Sheriff Terry Gillette
Oscoda County MI

May 8, 2017

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

LT. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

May 8, 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
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

May 8, 2017

RIP Brother

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

May 8, 2017

I wish to offer my condolences to you and your family. May God's grace cover you all during this time and bring peace to your soul

Potential Reservist
SPD

May 8, 2017

Brother, we all mourn you and hold your family and all who know and loved you in our prayers.

God Bless and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

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

May 8, 2017

RIP my Brother, RIP.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Your sacrifice was far too great.

Investigator Q. Warren
Alaska AGO Special Prosecutions,MFCU

May 8, 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

May 8, 2017

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Tennyson and the Maury County Sheriff's Department during this time. Thank you, Deputy Tennyson, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

May 8, 2017

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 Maury County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

May 8, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 8, 2017

My condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Tennyson. Thank you for your many years of service Brother. Rest in Peace.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2017

Sending my sincere heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and department of our fallen HERO.
I am so very sorry for your loss.

Thank you for your lifetime of dedicated, loyal and selfless service. God Bless you and RIP Hero.

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

May 8, 2017