Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and all you did to protect Arkansans. God bless you, your family and fellow deputies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Special Agent-in-Charge Diane Upchurch
FBI - Little Rock

August 25, 2017

A Prayer for Deputy Sheriff Timothy Braden:

Lord God of Mercy, Peace, and Love, we remember before Your throne in this moment our Brother-in-Blue, Deputy Sheriff Timothy Braden, of the Drew County, Arkansas Sheriff's Office, who sacrificed his life in the Line-of-Duty. We recall with gratitude and respect all that he stood for in this life. Help us to live in the companionship of his spirit. May we be kind to the family, friends, and colleagues he loved; devoted to the county, and state in which he served; and loyal to the causes which he championed in law enforcement. Thus, in our life, may he live on, to our great comfort, to the betterment of Your creation, and to the furthering of Your most Holy Will. Almighty God, we ask that you grant us a deeper appreciation of the efforts of all police officers who serve our communities, counties and states daily. For their dedication to our security, order and peace, we give You thanks. May they be encouraged in their work which benefits us all. Help us to grow that spirit of community that will make their job both easy and fulfilling. And now may our fellowship together and Your blessing today bring a renewed sense of joy to each of us. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons 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]

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

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

August 25, 2017

I am saddened to have learned of the on-duty death of Deputy Sheriff Timothy Braden. I have not him personally, but I grieve for his loss and pray for comfort and guidance to his family. May your department also be comforted as you grieve this valiant officer of the law.

Software Sales Manager
Tiger Correctional Services

August 25, 2017

NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

Agent V - Retired Joseph "Tim" Reilly
TABC -TX STATE POLICE

August 25, 2017

Rest in peace Deputy Braden. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

August 25, 2017

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Braden and your four children. May God provide Deputy Braden's family peace in their individual mind and heart knowing that Tim is now in heaven looking over his family.

First Sergeant Tom Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

August 25, 2017

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 25, 2017

Rest in Peace My Brother in Blue.

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

August 25, 2017

I had the privilege to know Tim while in the Academy with him. He was a great man, husband and father, and will be deeply missed. Prayers for your family sir, we will take it from here.

Det. Chris Benham
Benton Police Department

August 25, 2017

Our sincere condolences to Deputy Braden's family and co-workers. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. God speed.

Session 63
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Schenectady, New York

August 25, 2017

Rest well my brother in Heaven, you did your time in hell.

Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano
Somerset County Sheriff's Office, NJ

August 25, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Timothy Braden and the extended law enforcement family of the Drew County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas.

End of Watch: Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.

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 25, 2017

I only got to work around you a short time, but your work ethic impressed me. If you were 10-8, everyone could count on the fact that you would be working hard. Thank you for your service. I am proud to call you a brother. Prayers for your family both blue and blood.

Cpl. Matt Outlaw
Arkansas State Police

August 25, 2017

Dear Lord, please watch over the family, friends, and loved ones of this Officer in these most trying, and difficult times. Rest easy my Brother in Law, as your watch on this earth is over.......

SGT John L Gulledge Ret
Escambia County Sheriff Office (FL)

August 25, 2017

Final Salute Deputy Braden, 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

August 25, 2017

Rest in peace, Deputy Braden. The angels must be rejoicing that they have another good soul in their midst. May our good and loving Lord immerse you and your family in His Divine Mercy.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

August 25, 2017

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY BRADEN, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY BRADEN .OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.

David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ontario Canada

August 25, 2017

Deputy Braden,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

August 25, 2017

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Braden during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.

August 25, 2017

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Sergeant E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

August 25, 2017

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

August 25, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

August 25, 2017

Deepest Sympathy to the Braden Family and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Drew County Sherriff Office, Ark.

Chapalin T.L. Longacre
Red Rose Lodge #16 FOP Lancaster Co. Pa..

August 25, 2017

Rest in peace Brother Timothy.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

August 25, 2017

Rest in peace Deputy. Thanks for your service. God's speed brother.

WARDEN JOHN MOORE
WISCONSIN CONSERVATION WARDEN

August 24, 2017