Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 2018
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Taylor Fletcher Lindsey
Rest easy brother, you will not be forgotten.
Patrol Officer
Richard Mingace
SSPO
April 26, 2018
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
Author Unknown
E.C. Proft Cheif Deputy (retired)
ICSO
April 25, 2018
Deputy Lindsey, thank you for your service to the citizens of Gilchrist County, FL. May the Lord comfort your family and fellow deputies of the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Department during this very difficult time. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Sir.
K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept. of Veterans Affairs-OIG CID
April 25, 2018
God bless him Rest In Peace Brother
Special PO , Clark PD Art deVre
Clark ,NJ
April 25, 2018
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol
April 25, 2018
What we do in life echoes in eternity. Your beat is in a far better place now. Rest easy we have the watch and shall Endeavor To Hold the Line.
She. J. P. Smallwood
April 25, 2018
Godspeed to this Warrior. We Have your Six Deputy Lindsey.
Deputy D. Kenworthy 85
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
April 24, 2018
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police Department
April 24, 2018
My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.
J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.
April 24, 2018
We sent our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family of Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey. Our hearts are broken over this incident. Thank you sir for your service! God Bless!
DeKalb, IL Police Department
April 23, 2018
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Obendorf. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office.
U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
April 23, 2018
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich
April 23, 2018
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
April 23, 2018
We'll hold the line brother.
Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
White Plains Police Department
April 23, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey, and to all his brothers and sisters with the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office. May Taylor's soul forever rest in Heaven. Both Taylor and Noel will never be forgotten.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police
April 22, 2018
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9
Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.
Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department
April 22, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family and all the members of Gilchrist County Sheriffs Office
Retired Chief of Law Enforcement David
State of Florida
April 22, 2018
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI
April 22, 2018
Thank you Deputy Lindsey for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Florida. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you, forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
April 22, 2018
Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office.
James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc
April 22, 2018
Another Cowardly Assassination...of Heroic Warriors... They Don't Do It for Gratitude...Because Thank You is Rarely said, They Don't Do it for the Fame... Because it's Better People Not Know what you do, They Don't Fo it For The Money...Because You can Barely Make Ends Meet, They Don't Do It to Be Liked...Because They Face people Every Day Who Hate Them for What They Wear, What They Represent, They Do, Do It...To Make This World a little Safer, Any Small Difference They Can Make, Any Person They Can Protect, Any Child They Can Save, Any Person in Fear, They can Comfort just a Little at The Worst Moment of Their Life...Is Why They Do It!! It's a Selfless Calling to Put Others...Before Themselves...It's a Rare & Special Breed of Person that Can Do This Day in & Day Out...The World Is a little less Safer Today. A Nation of Blue Cries for You Brother...God Has Called You Home, to Rest My Brother...We Have The Watch From Here...My Thoughts & Prayers are w Family & Loved Ones of Deputy Taylor. We May Have Never Met, May Have Been Hundreds of Miles Apart...But I am Proud to Call You My Brother....Rest Easy Brother...Thank You for Your Service...
Officer Nicoletti
NYS
April 22, 2018
God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.
James P Waggle Jr
Civilian
April 21, 2018
Rest easy brother. God bless we will take it from here.
Deputy Sheriff Jerry Munrett
Albany County Sheriff’s Office, NY
April 21, 2018
Rest in heaven!
Deputy Pharoah M. Halbert
Cook County Sheriff's Office, Cook County, Illinois
April 21, 2018
Rest In Peace brother in blue.
“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Sons of God.” Matthew 5:9
Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
April 21, 2018
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