Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

June 13, 2018

Thank you for your service. RIP.

Sergeant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office

June 13, 2018

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 13, 2018

A Prayer for Comfort:

Scripture teaches us, “Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 GW]

Heavenly Father, We come boldly and humbly before Your throne in sincere faithful and fervent prayer to remember the life and mourn the death of our Comrade-in-Blue, Collection Operations Manager Christopher T. Bacon, of the United States Customs and Border Protection. You are the Light, the Love, and the Life. We do not sorrow as those who have no hope, for our hope is in Jesus Christ. We ask that You would comfort each family member, friend, and comrade of Collection Operations Manager Christopher T. Bacon. May they be comforted through Your Word, encouraged through happy memories, and sustained by the hope of the resurrection for all who place their faith in You, Lord God. Amen.

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, MSBS
Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers

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

June 13, 2018

Rest in Peace!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD

June 13, 2018

My most sincere condolences to the family and close friends. Chris was a great man, husband, father, friend... You will be missed and may God always keep you and your family close to His loving arms... Godspeed "Baconator!"

MSgt (Ret) USAF Luis A Figueroa
Brief Time Colleague/Longtime Friend

June 12, 2018

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

June 12, 2018

Rest in Peace COM Bacon

Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried - Whit
White Plains Police Department

June 12, 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

June 12, 2018

Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

June 12, 2018

The hearts, thoughts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Collections Operation Manager Bacon. May God wrap you in His arms and grant you strength, comfort and peace.
You swore an oath to serve and protect and you made the ultimate sacrifice in service of that oath.

Lt. Michael Caldwell, Chaplain
Cape Carteret Police Department, Cape Carteret, NC.

June 12, 2018

Although our paths only crossed a few times professionally, you struck me as a knowledgeable and dedicated professional. I also got to know you off duty through mutual friends and I found you to be a stand up guy and a family man. Thanks for your service Chris, you’ll be missed. We that are left will hold the line. RIP brother, and may god bless you and your family.

Cat. Frank Wurr
Winnipeg Police, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

June 12, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

June 12, 2018

Manager Bacon, you performed your duties for 22 long years. Your reward will be abundant in heaven. May our loving God immerse you and your family in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

June 12, 2018

To the family of Collection Operations Manager Christopher Bacon and friends.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. may God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding through Christ Jesus now and always. thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9.

Patrolman A. S. Batsonc
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC

June 12, 2018

"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
Powell, Wyoming

June 12, 2018

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

June 12, 2018

Final Salute Collection Operations Manager Bacon. 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

June 11, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother!

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

June 11, 2018

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 whose 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

June 11, 2018

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

Officer Jim Weaver (#11452)
Los Angeles Police Department retired

June 11, 2018

Rest easy Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

June 11, 2018

Requiescat in Pacem

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

June 11, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 11, 2018

Rest In Peace brother.

Officer Michael Stivers
Byrnes Mill, MO. PD

June 11, 2018