Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless you and your family. You paid the Ultimate Sacrifice. May you rest in peace my Brother in Blue.

(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police

July 6, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

July 6, 2019

Rest in peace my brother. My condolences to your family and colleagues.

Det. Christopher Land
Macomb County Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2019

Rest in Peace Officer Anderson. Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers to your Family, both Blood and Blue!!!

Deputy Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office

July 6, 2019

The M.N.P.D. is sending a brother home our hearts and prayers are with the family and Friends.
Officer Anderson just know your watch has now been carried by the finest officers of the Metropolitan Nashville Police department.

In tragedies like this Nashville seems to be a small town from days gone by yesterday.

To quote Chief Casey
We lost an officer today but heaven gained a thousand Angels.

Nashville citizen Tracy Fisher
Nashville citizen

July 6, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Officer John Anderson. Please know we are eternally grateful for John’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Anderson, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Metro Nashville Police Department for John’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Officer Anderson’s family.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison

July 5, 2019

The Lord God with us, our hearts and prayers go out to the Metro Nashville, Tennessee Police Department and for the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer John Anderson, of the Metro Nashville Police Department, who was killed in the Line-of-Duty on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Depart, dear Brother-in-Blue, out of this world into the arms of the Father who created you, into the arms of the Son who redeemed you, and into the arms of the Spirit who made you whole. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you have kept the faith [Inspired by 2Timothy 4:7]. Now rest easy in peace. We will take it from here. Amen.

Jesus promises that those who mourn are fortunate; for they shall be comforted. Happy are those who strive for peace – they shall be called the sons [children] of God. He demands that you love each other as much as He loves you. And here is how to measure it – the greatest love is shown when a person lays down his life for his friends. [Inspired by Matthew 5:4, 9 and John 15:12-13]

Pastor Steven R. Closs, DD, MSBS, NACM
Ordained & Licensed Independent Christian Minister
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
“Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers”

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DD, NCCA, NACM
Nashua / Merrimack NH Police Departments

July 5, 2019

So sorry for your loss of such a young man. His service will not be forgotten.

Deborah Rushing
Private citizens

July 5, 2019

So sorry for your loss of such a young man. His service will not be forgotten.

Deborah Rushing
Private citizens

July 5, 2019

My prayers are for the soul of Officer Anderson who died protecting his community, and for our Lord to comfort his loved ones hearts.

Civilian
Daughter of a fallen Officer

July 5, 2019

RIP BROTHER WE GOT IT FROM HERE

Firefighter James Hallgrimson
Clifton volunteer fire department

July 5, 2019

Rest In Peace!!

Lieutenant Vic Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

July 5, 2019

RIP, Officer Anderson. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

July 5, 2019

Final Salute Officer Anderson. 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

July 5, 2019

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

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

July 5, 2019

Thank you for your service sir GOD BLESS.

Mrs. C. Singleton
Concern Citizen Of South Carolina

July 5, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers. Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE>

D.A. Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas

July 5, 2019

God Bless you Police Officer John Anderson, thank you for your service with the Metro Nashville Police Department. ❤️May you rest in Peace knowing you made Nashville, TN a safer place for people to live. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices and we are so saddened by this terrible news, you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

July 5, 2019

"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

July 5, 2019

The Albany Police Department and Session 4 of the Albany Police Academy gives their regards to Officer John Anderson and the Metro Nashville Police Department. Rest In Peace and never forgotten.

Albany Police Academy Session 4
Albany Police Dept.

July 5, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Anderson. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Nashville Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

July 5, 2019

“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

July 5, 2019

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
Los Angeles Police Department retired

July 5, 2019

Rest Easy Brother

LT
Arkansas State Police

July 5, 2019

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Deparment

July 5, 2019