Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, October 1, 2017
Reflections for Corporal Michael Paul Middlebrook
God Speed Corporal! We got it from here. One more rider for Heavens Posse.
L/Cpl W.T. McKinney
South Carolina Highway Patrol
October 2, 2017
Rest in peace Brother Michael, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD
October 2, 2017
Rest in Peace Corporal Middlebrook. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers, and friends.
Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department
October 2, 2017
Our prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers. Rest In Peace my BROTHER in BLUE.
D.A. Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas
October 2, 2017
My sincere condolences to your officer's family and your whole department. It is a dark day for law enforcement in America.
Fair winds and following seas, hero. Rest in peace.
Detective Sheldon Kaminsky (Retired)
Los Angeles Police Department
October 2, 2017
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
October 2, 2017
Rest in peace brother.
Investigator Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx
October 2, 2017
Rest in peace Brother Michael.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant Police Department
Nahant, MA
October 2, 2017
Rest in Peace Corporal Middlebrook. We'll take the watch from here.
CPT (former) Ahmed Danso-Faried
US Army
October 2, 2017
My heart goes out to the family of this Officer and also the Lafayette Police Department. This is so very tragic. As a member of the Law Enforcement Community for many years, I have friends within the Lafayette Police Department, and have had the privilege to work with some of them. The Scripture tells me that " There Are No Tears in Heaven". I find solace in that. The family and the Department are in my Prayers, and also in my Prayer Circle of friends. " In Valor, There is Hope". God Speed Corporal Middlebrook.
Linda Dodd, Condifential Assistant
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
October 2, 2017
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakes..
Godspeed Corporal Michael Middlebrook E.O.W.
Sgt. Michael Clifton- Retired
Redondo Beach Police Dept. Ca.
October 2, 2017
Rest in peace Brother
Sergeant Charles Rockwell, Jr. (Ret.)
Stillwater/Colonie PD
October 2, 2017
Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA
October 2, 2017
Thank You Corporal for all of your service. May you Rest In Peace. Thoughts and Prayers for the family.
Very Grateful Civilian Chris Jelenko
N/A
October 2, 2017
Rest in Peace Brother, God Bless your family.
(Retired) Trooper R.A. Caridi
New York State Police
October 2, 2017
Very sorry, Rest In Peace Hero, taken to soon, I pray for your family.
Ret.Det. Frank Suppa
Port Chester Police Department
October 2, 2017
Very sad. Rest in Peace Brother.
Corporal B.P. Sullivan (Ret)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
October 2, 2017
Oh Dear Lord protect the family and loved ones of Officer Middlebrook who gave his life for all. Godspeed Michael Paul Middlebrook
Lt. Scott Green
Waller County, Texas Sheriff's Office
October 2, 2017
We will remember.
Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement
October 2, 2017
Rest In Peace Corporal Middlebrook
Officer James H Friedman, Retired
Naval Weapons Station Charleston Police
October 2, 2017
"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 Police Department
October 2, 2017
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
October 2, 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)
October 2, 2017
May God receive Corporal Middlebrook in Heaven with open arms. May the Good Lord watch over, protect and comfort the loved ones he leaves behind. The prayers and condolences of CCPD go out to Corporal Middlebrooks family, both blood and blue.
Lt. M. Caldwell. Chaplain
Cape Carteret Police Department
October 2, 2017
Thank you for your outstanding service to your community and to this great nation. I hope that your family knows full well your sacrifice and the example that you will always have for your children. I know the good Lord will welcome you and sustain your family.
jim Lopey, Assistant Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Nevada DPS
October 2, 2017
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