Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace sir thank you for your services you will be missed but not forgotten

Sergeant James Hallgrimson
Arrow Security Inc.

October 4, 2017

Mike, It was an honor to work with you and to know you as a friend. We would always swap fishing stories and share other experiences. It is going to be very hard to know that your earthly life ended in such sad was....Continue to watch over us as we continue to do God's will.....R.I.P.

Sgt. Ed Washington
Lafayette Police Dept.

October 4, 2017

May God comfort your family in his embrace and may God also welcome you with open arms. To the wife and kids always know this Your Daddy and Husband was an American hero. He made it a safer place for us to be in. He did a job most are scared to do and the others don't want. My respect always.

Sgt. David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol

October 4, 2017

On behalf of the Lake Dallas High School Law Enforcement Club we extend our condolences to the Lafayette Police Department family as well as the family members of Cpl. Middlebrook. May you rest easy, we'll take it from here . . . .

Jimmy Moore- CJ/LE Instructor
Lake Dallas High School, Corinth, Texas

October 4, 2017

You were always smiling and always friendly from the few shifts I had the pleasure of working with you. It's still hard to believe and accept what's happened. You will be sorely missed brother. You were very much loved by everyone in this department.

PO Ian Ruiz
Lafayette Police Department

October 4, 2017

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers, and friends. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

October 4, 2017

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms.

Anrae Godley-Cooper
US Army Military Police

October 4, 2017

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Corporal Michael Middlebrook. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort and support from those around you. May the happy moments spent together in the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal your aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Corporal Middlebrook.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

October 3, 2017

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

October 3, 2017

Michael
Man, I still cant believe this has happened. You were always a go-getter. Although we worked opposite shifts, whenever we would pass each other you always had a smile on your face, with that smooth walk of yours. You gonna be missed my brother. May God watch over you and your family.

Sgt WL White
Lafayette Police Dept

October 3, 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 (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 3, 2017

Avenue of 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

October 3, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

October 3, 2017

We never got to meet you personally, but the impact you made on your community and the difference you made, will reflect in, and better the lives of many for years to come. Our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue affected by this tremendous loss. RIP Hero and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Joseph & Deana Crutcher
Officer LMPD

October 3, 2017

RIP Brother

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

October 3, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Corporal Middlebrook. Very sad to see yet another hero senselessly murdered by a coward. Rest in Peace Brother.

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

October 3, 2017

My deepest condolences to the wife and daughter of Corporal Middlebrook, and to his parents as well. May God bless his daughter thru her life.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

October 3, 2017

Thank you for your service, Sir. May God bless your family and fellow colleagues during this time!

Ruthann Cross, Civilian

October 3, 2017

Rest in Peace Cpl. Middlebrook. I thank you for your gracious service. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the Middlebrook Family, Friends and the Lafayette Police Department

Sergeant Howard Giddings (Ret.)
Virginia Port Authority PD

October 3, 2017

So very sorry. I remember Michael well from when he worked with us. Very likeable person. We will be at the funeral.

Sheriff Ron Johnson
Cameron Parish Sheriff's Department.

October 3, 2017

RIP HERO

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October 3, 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.

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

October 3, 2017

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Corporal Middlebrook and the Lafayette Police Department during this time. Thank you, Corporal Middlebrook, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

October 3, 2017

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the LPD during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

October 3, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifice! Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all!

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

October 3, 2017